News from the Swiss Cancer Institute

With regular training programs, events and symposia, we promote collaboration and further training of researchers in clinical cancer research.

08. June 2026

You can get by with less.

A new study by the Swiss Cancer Institute, led by Dr. Roger von Moos, shows that denosumab—a drug used to treat bone metastases—is just as effective when administered three times less frequently, and actually causes fewer side effects. What does this mean in practice?

04. May 2026

SRF "10 vor 10" - Cancer diagnosis in young adulthood

Young adults are diagnosed with cancer more frequently today than in the past, but there is often a lack of suitable services for 18 to 39-year-olds. "10 to 10" uses the example of a sufferer to show how drastic the diagnosis is and how important sharing and support are.

24. April 2026

SRF report from 24.04.2026: Aspirin as a drug against cancer?

Can a well-known drug such as aspirin also play a role in cancer treatment?

18. March 2026

Recap: Viktor Award Gala 2025

The Swiss Cancer Institute was nominated for the prestigious "Viktor - The Swiss Healthcare Award" in the category "Pioneering achievement in the Swiss healthcare system". The award ceremony took place on 12 March 2025 in the Kursaal Bern and brought together leading personalities and organizations that are actively shaping the healthcare system in Switzerland.

11. March 2026

Swiss Cancer Institute nominated for Viktor Award 2025 - watch the gala live stream

The Swiss Cancer Institute has been nominated for the "Viktor - The Swiss Healthcare Award" in the category "Pioneering achievement in the Swiss healthcare system".

26. February 2026

Appointment of Dr. med. Jan-Henrik Terwey as Chief Scientific Officer

We are pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. med. Jan-Henrik Terwey as Chief Scientific Officer (CSO) and Member of the Executive Board of the Swiss Cancer Institute as of March 2026.

18. February 2026

Leading Opinions: «Young physicians who are interested in research leap forward in their abilities» Dr. med. Annaïse Julie Jauch

18. February 2026

Leading Opinions: "The Young Oncology Academy enabled me to build up a network." Dr Jonas Lötscher

12. February 2026

CPCR Service Finder for clinical research

The CPCR Service Finder, a new collaborative, user-friendly tool, has been developed by the national Coordination Platform Clinical Research with the technical expertise of Swiss Biobanking.

11. February 2026