- Swiss Cancer Institute: New name, new appearance, clear vision
- Swiss Cancer Institute: New name, new appearance, clear vision
Progress in cancer research - Committed to progress for over 60 years
For more than six decades, Swiss Cancer Institute has been dedicated to advancing clinical cancer research as an independent, not-for-profit organization driven by scientific excellence and dedication. Our goal is clear: to accelerate access to better, evidence-based therapies for patients today and in the future.
We research innovative cancer treatments across all tumor types - from early clinical trials to international phase III projects. Our focus: effective therapies with a high quality of life.
The Swiss Cancer Institute (formerly SAKK) is the national organization for clinical cancer research in Switzerland - with a new name and appearance that reflect our further development, vision and values.
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For researchers
Clinical cancer trials
Swiss Cancer Institute coordinates clinical trials to optimize and further develop cancer therapies.
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Clinical studies
Research for cancer patients
The Swiss Cancer Institute offers researchers optimal conditions for conducting their own clinical studies.
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Promotion of young talent
Young Oncology Academy
A support and mentoring program for young oncologists.
Awards & Fellowships
Unleash your research potential with our grants and scholarships! In collaboration with partners from industry and research, we regularly offer research grants and scholarships for established and young researchers.
Events & News
Latest news
Our events offer the opportunity to find out about the latest developments in oncology, deepen specialist knowledge and exchange ideas with leading experts.
Conferences
26 - 27. September 2025
17th Educational Course in Genetic Counseling in Oncology
Training
30. October 2025
SAKK Training Course for CRCs and CTNs, October 2025
Conferences
31. October 2025
ESMO in the Alps
Conferences
19 - 21. November 2025
Semi-Annual Meeting Autumn
Forum
10. January 2026
GU Cancer Forum Zurich
Dedicated support for clinical cancer research
The Swiss Cancer Institute offers researchers optimal conditions for conducting their own clinical studies.
They benefit from a strong network, specialist expertise and the shared vision of developing innovative therapies and sustainably improving treatment outcomes in oncology.
Become part of the Swiss Cancer Institute and transform your research ideas into concrete, world-changing results - collaborative, innovative and patient-centered.
Facts & Figures
Training, promotion and exchange in clinical cancer research
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