Patient involvement
at the NCT

Patient representatives have been an integral part of the NCT since its inception. Integrating patient insights into the NCT’s research activities and decision-making processes has ensured that its work is effective and focused on patient needs.

Patient Expert Academy for Tumor Diseases (PEAK)

The PEAK offers comprehensive training programs and online seminars to promote informed patient participation and empowerment in cancer research.

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National conference for patient representatives

The annual NCT conference “Patients as Partners in Cancer Research” promotes the exchange and nationwide networking of patient representatives beyond the NCT.

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Patientenbeteiligung in der Krebsforschung darf auch unterhaltsam sein.

Patient Research Council

The NCT Patient Research Council is the national voice of NCT patient involvement and the point of contact for other national self-help and patient organizations. It works closely with the local Patient Research Councils at the NCT sites and is embedded in the governance of the NCT.

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Do you have questions or want to participate?

Please contact the NCT Patient Involvement Coordinator:

Dr. Annette Schilling
Phone: +49 6221 42-1598
annette.schilling-at-dkfz-heidelberg.de

Further information can be found in the flyer “Patient participation at the NCT” (only available in German).

Download flyer (PDF file)

[Translate to English:] Flyer Patientenbeteiligung am NCT herunterladen.

Patient involvementat the NCT

Patient Expert Academy for Tumor Diseases (PEAK)

National conference for patient representatives

Patient Research Council

Do you have questions or want to participate?

Patient involvement
at the NCT