Aiming to promote excellence in the field of cancer research and in the development and utilization of innovative diagnostic and therapeutic approaches against this devastating disease, CCRI will bring together leading scientists working across different areas of biology and medical sciences to develop an internationally competitive program of research aiming to improve the current understanding on cancer pathogenesis and to develop novel therapeutic approaches against different cancer types.
Towards that, CCRI has set Strategic Priorities to pursue strategic results.
Closing the translational gap: Linking laboratory discovery, biomarker validation, and clinical trials across core founding partners."
State of the art research facilities (technologies and specialized expertise)
Core-facilities that can support cancer research in the country Provide decentralized procedures and research support mechanisms and administrative support system.
Investing people through rigorous selection of outstanding researchers
Provide research opportunities, mentorship and acting as an incubator for young scientists
Strong partnerships with research and clinical centres of excellence abroad
Support entrepreneurship in cancer research.