The Scientific Council advises DCCC on scientific and patient-related issues. Its tasks are to:

  • Generate ideas, initiate activities and contribute to the debate within the field of cancer
  • Act as a driver for new regional or national initiatives that can promote Danish research, prevention and treatment of cancer
  • Develop national and international collaboration and networks within the field of cancer

You can read more about the tasks and composition of the Scientific Council in the terms of reference and rules of procedure for the Scientific Council (in Danish).

The Scientific Council has an Executive Committee with special responsibility for driving the work of the Scientific Council. The Executive Committee consists of the Chair, the Deputy Chair and three additional members elected by the Scientific Council. Members of the Executive Committee serve a two-year term and can be re-elected.

The Scientific Council is supported by the DCCC Secretariat. Please contact Special Advisor Julie Præst Elmegaard, julie.elmegaard@dccc.dk, with questions about the Scientific Council.