ONCOCAT

What is it?

Oncology is the medical specialty of greatest importance in Catalonia for both healthcare and in the research field (Biocat Report 2009). This priority attention to oncology is in line with global tendencies; according to the WHO, cancer will be the leading cause of death over the next few years and the Beyond Borders report (Ernst & Young 2009), says oncology represents 21% of all phase III clinical studies performed in Europe.

In Catalonia there is a lot of basic, translational and clinical research in this area with the participation of members of the whole value chain, from research groups and centres, to hospital and companies. The Oncocat network has been created to promote co-ordination between these organisations and encourage synergy so that they can take greater advantage of opportunities and embark upon common projects for the international projection of Catalonia's potential in this area.

The information contained in this brochure about the research groups, institutions and companies that have subscribed to the Oncocat network is a good example of the enormous potential of oncology in Catalonia.

Vision

Promoting synergies between Catalan research groups and centres, hospitals and companies, in order to create new research and business opportunities in oncology, and increase their international impact.

Mission

Becoming a platform to promote the research performed on Oncology in Catalonia; defining the position of Catalonia in research, innovation and knowledge transfer; establishing internationalisation strategies and increasing the efficiency of the system; defending the common interests of the network members before local, national and international administrations to ensure inclusion in their work programs and funding instruments.

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