Towards an Athens Comprehensive Cancer Center (ACCC) // NHRF, 13.12.2016

Outline

The aim of the symposium is to bring together selected members of the German Cancer Research Center (DKFZ) and members from participating clinics and laboratories of the Athens Comprehensive Cancer Center (ACCC), in order to integrate the German experience with the Greek needs towards the successful implementation of the ACCC scientific and management activities. Prof Harald zur Hausen from DKFZ, Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine 2008, will give a public keynote lecture.

Dr Vasilis Gregoriou, Director of NHRF and Prof Meletios-Athanasios Dimopoulos, Rector of the University of Athens will introduce the ACCC. Invited speakers from DKFZ (German Cancer Research Center) and ACCC will also present topics of common interest. Round table discussions are expected to further facilitate integration and future interactions.

 

Live broadcasting: http://media.ekt.gr/live

 

Welcome remarks

- Dr. Vasilis Gregoriou, Director & Chairman of the Βoard, NHRF
- Professor Costas Fotakis, A. Minister for Research and Innovation
- Alexander Roggenkamp, Director, DAAD Information Center

10.00 // National Hellenic Research Foundation, ''Leonidas Zervas'' Conference Hall, Ground Floor

 

Professor Harald zur Hausen M.D., D.Sc. (Hon), M.D.s (Hon)
German Cancer Research Center (DKFZ)
Winner of the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine 2008

Cancer Prevention - exemplified by the role of infections in malignancies
10.15 // National Hellenic Research Foundation, ''Leonidas Zervas'' Conference Hall, Ground Floor

 

 

 

Professor Dr. med. Eike Martin
International Affairs, German Cancer Research Center (DKFZ)

Founding a CCC: History and Challenges from the perspective of the former CEO of the Heidelberg University Hospital regarding the National Center for Tumor Diseases (NCT)
11.00 // National Hellenic Research Foundation, ''Leonidas Zervas'' Conference Hall, Ground Floor

 

 

 

Professor Dr. rer. pol. Josef Puchta
Administrative Director, German Cancer Research Center (DKFZ)

Founding a CCC: Requirements and Challenges for a Successful Administrative Management – from the perspective of the Administration of the German Cancer Research Center (DKFZ)
11.15 // National Hellenic Research Foundation, ''Leonidas Zervas'' Conference Hall, Ground Floor

 

 

 

Professor Dr. med. Hanno Glimm
Section Head Personalized Oncology, National Center for Tumor Diseases (NCT)

National Center for Tumor Diseases – Key Facts & Latest Research Activities
11.30 // National Hellenic Research Foundation, ''Leonidas Zervas'' Conference Hall, Ground Floor

 

 

 

12.15 - 13.30 // Selected presentations from DKFZ and ACCC

 

Professor Dr. med Antonia Dimitrakopoulou-Strauss
German Cancer Research Center (DKFZ)

The role of diagnostic imaging units within a CCC
12.15 // National Hellenic Research Foundation, ''Leonidas Zervas'' Conference Hall, Ground Floor

 

 

 

Dr. med. Sandra Sauer
German Cancer Research Center (DKFZ)

Latest results in multiple myelomas: collaborative studies DKFZ-NCT
12.30 // National Hellenic Research Foundation, ''Leonidas Zervas'' Conference Hall, Ground Floor

 

 

 

Dr. Vasilis Gregoriou Director & Chairman of the Βoard, NHRF	Dr. Alex Pintzas Director, IBMCB/NHRF	Prof. Meletios-Athanasios Dimopoulos Rector, University of Athens

Athens Comprehensive Cancer Center (ACCC)-an introduction
12.45 // National Hellenic Research Foundation, ''Leonidas Zervas'' Conference Hall, Ground Floor

 

 

Agenda

 

10.00	Welcome remarks Dr. Vasilis Gregoriou, Director & Chairman of the Βoard NHRF Prof. Costas Fotakis, A. Minister for Research and Innovation Alexander Roggenkamp, Director, DAAD Information Center
10:15	Cancer Prevention - exemplified by the role of infections in malignancies Prof. Dr. med. Dr. h.c. mult. Harald zur Hausen, German Cancer Research Center (DKFZ) 2008 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine
11.00	Founding a CCC: History and Challenges from the perspective of the former CEO of the Heidelberg University Hospital regarding the National Center for Tumor Diseases (NCT) Prof. Dr. med. Eike Martin, International Affairs, German Cancer Research Center (DKFZ)
11.15	Founding a CCC: Requirements and Challenges for a Successful Administrative Management – from the perspective of the Administration of the German Cancer Research Center (DKFZ) Prof. Dr. rer. pol. Josef Puchta, Administrative Director, German Cancer Research Center (DKFZ)
11.30	National Center for Tumor Diseases – Key Facts & Latest Research Activities Prof. Dr. med. Hanno Glimm, Section Head Personalized Oncology, National Center for Tumor Diseases (NCT)
11.45	Coffee Break
12.15 - 13.30	Selected presentations from DKFZ and ACCC
12.15	The role of diagnostic imaging units within a CCC Prof. Dr. med Antonia Dimitrakopoulou-Strauss, German Cancer Research Center (DKFZ)
12.30	Latest results in multiple myelomas: collaborative studies DKFZ-NCT Dr. med. Sandra Sauer, German Cancer Research Center (DKFZ)
12.45	Athens Comprehensive Cancer Center (ACCC)-an introduction Dr. Vasilis Gregoriou, Director NHRF Dr. Alex Pintzas, Director NHRF/IBMCB Prof. Meletios-Athanasios Dimopoulos, Rector of University of Athens

 

 

Scope and Objectives of ACCC (Athens Comprehensive Cancer Center)

An Integrated Center for Research on Cancer in Athens (ACCC- Athens Comprehensive Cancer Center) is being established involving relevant selected laboratories in research centers and universities and selected clinics in public hospitals. In addition, collaboration with companies from sectors such as pharmaceutical, biotechnology, cancer diagnostics and bioinformatics is taking place.
The main objective of ACCC is to strengthen the interdisciplinary cancer research and especially to improve the lives of patients of this multi-factorial and heterogeneous disease. Researchers in Athens are already developing new diagnostic and prognostic assays, analyzing and utilizing response predictors in personalized treatments and also working towards developing new drugs by chemical synthesis. ACCC aims to contribute to the transfer of knowledge to public hospitals. Today it is estimated that about 50% of the national hospital capacity in beds in hospital-clinics are located in the center of Athens with usually high occupancy rates, therefore direct communication with research centers and specialized university departments is favored.

The main objectives of the Athens Comprehensive Cancer Center ACCC are:

A. Strengthen translational research (from the research laboratory to the clinic)

B. Enhance the health of the citizens with innovative methods

 

International partners of ACCC

• German Cancer Research Center-DKFZ (Heidelberg, Germany)
  
• Royal Marsden Hospital/Institute for Cancer Research (Sutton, U.K.)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Agenda

 

Tuesday, December 13th

 

10.00	Welcome remarks Dr. Vasilis Gregoriou, Director & Chairman of the Βoard NHRF Prof. Costas Fotakis, A. Minister for Research and Innovation Alexander Roggenkamp, Director, DAAD Information Center
10:15	Cancer Prevention - exemplified by the role of infections in malignancies Prof. Dr. med. Dr. h.c. mult. Harald zur Hausen, German Cancer Research Center (DKFZ) 2008 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine
11.00	Founding a CCC: History and Challenges from the perspective of the former CEO of the Heidelberg University Hospital regarding the National Center for Tumor Diseases (NCT) Prof. Dr. med. Eike Martin, International Affairs, German Cancer Research Center (DKFZ)
11.15	Founding a CCC: Requirements and Challenges for a Successful Administrative Management – from the perspective of the Administration of the German Cancer Research Center (DKFZ) Prof. Dr. rer. pol. Josef Puchta, Administrative Director, German Cancer Research Center (DKFZ)
11.30	National Center for Tumor Diseases – Key Facts & Latest Research Activities Prof. Dr. med. Hanno Glimm, Section Head Personalized Oncology, National Center for Tumor Diseases (NCT)
11.45	Coffee Break
12.15 - 13.30	Selected presentations from DKFZ and ACCC
12.15	The role of diagnostic imaging units within a CCC Prof. Dr. med Antonia Dimitrakopoulou-Strauss, German Cancer Research Center (DKFZ)
12.30	Latest results in multiple myelomas: collaborative studies DKFZ-NCT Dr. med. Sandra Sauer, German Cancer Research Center (DKFZ)
12.45	Athens Comprehensive Cancer Center (ACCC)-an introduction Dr. Vasilis Gregoriou, Director NHRF Dr. Alex Pintzas, Director NHRF/IBMCB Prof. Meletios-Athanasios Dimopoulos, Rector of University of Athens

 

 

Venue

National Hellenic Research Foundation (N.H.R.F)

48 Vassileos Constantinou Avenue
11635, Athens

The building has two entrances: the first is located on Vassileos Constantinou Av (N. 48) and the second on Vassileos Georgiou str.

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Bus

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815 (Bus stop: Evangelismos)

Metro

Evangelismos station (Exit to Rizari)

Trolleybus

from Patision St. Trolleybus 3 (Bus stop: Evangelismos, on Vas. Sophias Ave.)
8, 13 (Bus stop: Evangelismos, on Vas. Sophias Ave.)

See also :

OASA- Bus routes and timetables

METRO - Routes map

 

 

 

 

Contact

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