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Belgian Cancer Centre (Sciensano) @becancercentre.bsky.social · 3d

On 23 September, the European Joint Action #CancerWatch kicked-off in Oslo. Coordinated by the Norwegian Institute of Public Health, it aims to transform how Europe collects, harmonises, and uses #cancerata. @sciensano.be will be involved in the work package 6 "Data quality and availability".

Belgian Cancer Centre (Sciensano) @becancercentre.bsky.social · 4d

💬 "Each of our universities has unique, highly valuable technological resources for research. Let’s mobilise these resources for large scale, ambitious, collaborative projects!"

Prof. Dr. Johan Van Lint, Director of Research of the Leuven Cancer Institute (LKI)

Belgian Cancer Centre (Sciensano) @becancercentre.bsky.social · 4d

The #BeCRA launch event continues with pitch presentations from members of the Alliance, highlighting their current work, research initiatives and potential collaborations.

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Belgian Cancer Centre (Sciensano) @becancercentre.bsky.social · 4d

The #BeCRA family reunited!

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Belgian Cancer Centre (Sciensano) @becancercentre.bsky.social · 4d

BECRA represents a voluntary consortium of Belgian cancer research institutes, university hospitals and public funders.

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Belgian Cancer Centre (Sciensano) @becancercentre.bsky.social · 4d

Elisa Corritore (@sciensano.be), project manager of #BeCRA, outlines the Alliance’s aims which are to :
1️⃣ Strengthen Belgium’s role in EU cancer research
2️⃣ Improve planning and resource use
3️⃣ Rationalise cancer care and ensure access for all

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Belgian Cancer Centre (Sciensano) @becancercentre.bsky.social · 4d

💬 "We have to position Belgium on the European scene. I was impressed by how quickly we managed to reach an agreement with so many organisations involved — and now things are moving forward." Marc Van den Bulcke, head of service of @sciensano.be's Cancer Centre and coordinator of #BeCRA.

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Belgian Cancer Centre (Sciensano) @becancercentre.bsky.social · 4d

Maëlle Anciaux, Advisor to Minister Frank Vandenbroucke:
💬 “#BeCRA was created to unite Belgium’s fragmented cancer research landscape. It’s more than coordination — it’s a commitment to prevention, care, and patient involvement across the cancer pathway.”

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Belgian Cancer Centre (Sciensano) @becancercentre.bsky.social · 4d

💬 "The aim of the Alliance is to accelerate research, connect researchers, and plan together participation in #cancerresearch activities linked to ‘Europe’s Beating Cancer Plan’ #EBCP, to ensure optimal use of investment and sustain excellence in the Belgian cancer research."

Véronique Le Ray

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Belgian Cancer Centre (Sciensano) @becancercentre.bsky.social · 4d

Welcome words from Pierre Coulie and Veronique Le Ray, co-president and medical director of Stichting tegen Kanker - Fondation contre le Cancer.
💬 "Let’s keep pushing forward — every step in research brings us closer to a future where cancer is no longer a threat to our lives." Véronique Le Ray.

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Belgian Cancer Centre (Sciensano) @becancercentre.bsky.social · 4d

Today, we are especially glad to launch the Belgian Cancer Research Alliance #BeCRA. Coordinated by @sciensano.be, with the strong support of the Fondation Against Cancer. Follow the event below! 🧵 ⤵️ #cancer #research #cancerresearch

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Belgian Cancer Centre (Sciensano) @becancercentre.bsky.social · 15d

It was clear that there are strong synergies between our projects and we look forward to exploring these further in the future, in collaboration with TRANSiTION's follow-up project #iNTERVENE.

Belgian Cancer Centre (Sciensano) @becancercentre.bsky.social · 15d

He presented the achievements of the #eCANJointAction and the plans for the eCAN Plus Joint Action, an EU project providing recommendations for strengthening telemedicine and teleconsulting in the cancer field. ecanja.eu

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Belgian Cancer Centre (Sciensano) @becancercentre.bsky.social · 15d

Last Tuesday, our colleague Robbe Saesen participated in the final event of #TRANSiTION, an #EU4Health project that developed a training curriculum to advance the digital skills of cancer care professionals. www.europeancancer.org/hpv/impact/r...

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Belgian Cancer Centre (Sciensano) @becancercentre.bsky.social · 18d

On 28 November 2025, together with @kcefgov.bsky.social, @sciensano.be will organise the NEED Symposium, bringing together policymakers, researchers, clinicians, and patient representatives to discuss how to assess and address unmet health-related needs.

👉 Register here: pretix.eu/kce/need2025/

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Belgian Cancer Centre (Sciensano) @becancercentre.bsky.social · 18d

Our colleague Régine Kiasuwa from @sciensano.be's cancer centre will be speaking at the #EuropeanCancerSummit 2025. She will be part of the Survivorship & Quality of Life Network session on 20 November.

Save the date!

👉 www.europeancancer.org/summit.html#...

Belgian Cancer Centre (Sciensano) @becancercentre.bsky.social · Sep 5

Our colleague Gordana Raicevic also participated in a session exploring how clinical and regulatory frameworks can support next-generation #precisiononcology.

Belgian Cancer Centre (Sciensano) @becancercentre.bsky.social · Sep 5

Our head of service Marc Van den Bulcke participated in a panel discussion on the structural barriers hindering equitable access to precision diagnostics and therapies, and on the pragmatic solutions to close the implementation gap.

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Belgian Cancer Centre (Sciensano) @becancercentre.bsky.social · Sep 5

We were glad to join #VisionEurope2030, a high-level conference uniting policymakers, scientists, clinicians, patient advocates, and industry to advance innovation and personalised, equitable care across Europe. 1/3
ℹ️ visioneurope2030.com/about.html

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Belgian Cancer Centre (Sciensano) @becancercentre.bsky.social · Jul 28

We're glad to announce that @sciensano.be will join UNCAN-Connect, a #HorizonEurope project launching 1 Sept 25 to advance #CancerResearch through a decentralised network and the open platform UNCAN.eu for secure, ethical access to #cancer #healthdata. We will lead stakeholder engagement. More soon!

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Belgian Cancer Centre (Sciensano) @becancercentre.bsky.social · Jul 16

The Brussels Pancreatic Cancer Team (BruPaCT) is a joint pancreatic cancer research group created by ULB, VUB, in collaboration with UZ Brussel, the H.U.B. - Erasme Hospital / Jules Bordet Institute, gathering expertise to advance #pancreaticcancer research.

Belgian Cancer Centre (Sciensano) @becancercentre.bsky.social · Jul 16

At the occasion of the #WorldPancreaticCancerMonth, the researchers of the BruPaCT project invite patients to meet them on 07 November 2025 at the Institut Jules Bordet.
👉Interested? forms.office.com/pages/respon...

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Belgian Cancer Centre (Sciensano) @becancercentre.bsky.social · Jul 7

From 11–13 June, @sciensano.be colleagues from the cancer centre and partners gathered in Rome for the final assembly of PERCH - PartnERship to Contrast HPV. Participants shared achievements, lessons learned, and ideas for the future of #HPV prevention across Europe.
ℹ️ www.projectperch.eu

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Belgian Cancer Centre (Sciensano) @becancercentre.bsky.social · Jul 7

🤝 @sciensano.be joined the ECHoS meetings in Brussels to advance the EU Cancer Mission. As WP5 lead, we help design a future European network of National Cancer Mission Hubs and support knowledge exchange between countries. #ECHoS #CancerMission
ℹ️ cancermissionhubs.eu

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Belgian Cancer Centre (Sciensano) @becancercentre.bsky.social · Jun 25

🚀 Now available: the European Action Plan for Paediatric Innovation. It’s a practical guide for hospitals, startups, funders & policymakers—anyone committed to child health—on how to overcome barriers and scale cross-border innovation that truly works for kids.
👉 eithealth.eu/external-col...