German Cancer Research Center
The German Cancer Research Center (known as the Deutsches Krebsforschungszentrum or simply DKFZ in German), is a cancer research center based in Heidelberg, Germany. It is a member of the Helmholtz Association, the largest scientific organization in Germany.
The establishment of a national cancer research center in Germany was initiated by Heidelberg surgeon Professor Karl Heinrich Bauer. The DKFZ was set up in 1964 by resolution of the State government of Baden-Wuerttemberg as a foundation under public law. In 1975, the Center became a member of the Association of National Research Centers. The AGF was transformed into the Hermann von Helmholtz Association of National Research Centers in 1995. The Center has also been a member of the Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft (DFG) since 1977.
There are seven Research Programs at the DKFZ:
- Cell Biology and Tumor Biology
- Structural and Functional Genomics
- Cancer Risk Factors and Prevention
- Tumor Immunology
- Innovative Cancer Diagnostics and Therapy
- Infection and Cancer
- Translational Cancer Research
A Graduate and an undergraduate student program are present at the DKFZ Dean: Prof. Dr. Thomas Efferth Ombudsman: Prof. Dr. Lutz Giesmann P.h.D. representative: DKFZ P.h.D. student council
