OECI Organisation of European Cancer Institutes

30/12/2025

As we look back on 2025, we would like to thank our Members, partners, and colleagues for their trust and active engagement throughout the year.

Together, we advanced initiatives in cancer care, research, education, and quality — turning collaboration into concrete progress across the OECI network.

📸 Swipe through the carousel to discover key highlights from our projects and activities in 2025 👉

Thank you for being part of the OECI community 🎗️

19/12/2025

What does meaningful patient involvement really look like in cancer research?

Following the EACR–OECI Virtual Conference on Patient Involvement in Cancer Research, the European Association for Cancer Research (EACR) has published a summary highlighting key discussions and takeaways from the event.

The published highlights underline the importance of collaboration, mutual understanding, and structured approaches to integrating patient perspectives throughout the research process, reinforcing the shared commitment of OECI and EACR to advancing more inclusive and impactful cancer research.

🔗 Read the conference highlights on the EACR website:
https://magazine.eacr.org/highlights-from-patient-involvement-in-cancer-research/

18/12/2025

As the year draws to a close, we would like to thank our Members, partners, experts, and colleagues across Europe and beyond for their trust in our Organisation, as well as for their collaboration and shared commitment to improving cancer care and research 🤲

OECI is, above all, a community built on dialogue, expertise, and the belief that innovation and progress benefit from working together.

As we approach the end of the year, we will soon share a closer look at the initiatives and milestones that shaped 2025.
For now, we wish you a restful holiday period and a New Year filled with health, inspiration, and renewed energy ✨

17/12/2025

❗️ Updated Programme Available – OECI Oncology Days

The updated programme of the OECI Oncology Days is now available on our website:
🔗 https://www.oeci.eu/Assembly.aspx

Following our previous communication, the programme has been revised and finalised. We kindly invite you to consult the current version to ensure you have the most up-to-date information on sessions, speakers, and activities.

If the previous version is still displayed, we recommend clearing your browser cache and cookies and refreshing the page.

10/12/2025

A new chapter begins: OECI Oncology Days 2026 are coming to Warsaw! 🇵🇱

From 17 to 19 June 2026, OECI will gather its community in the historic heart of Warsaw for the 48th edition of the Oncology Days — an annual moment dedicated to reflection, collaboration, and shaping the future of cancer research and care.

Hosted by the Maria Skłodowska-Curie National Research Institute of Oncology, this year’s programme brings together leaders, researchers, clinicians, auditors, managers, and patient representatives to explore two key themes:
🔸 New technologies in primary and secondary prevention
🔸 National cancer networks – building quality, equity, and integration across Europe

Across three days, participants will engage in:
✔️ Accreditation & Designation Sessions highlighting excellent practices across Europe
✔️ Scientific sessions on precision prevention, AI, personalised medicine, and national oncology networks
✔️ Working Groups meetings (Cancer Economics, OECI for Patients, EUonQoL, Young Network, Biobanking & AI)
✔️ The General Assembly and the Ceremony for the Delivery of the A&D Certificates
✔️ The traditional Gala Dinner at the iconic Kubicki Arcades of the Royal Castle in Warsaw

📄 The preliminary programme is now available! Discover more on the event page:
https://www.oeci.eu/Assembly.aspx

We look forward to welcoming the OECI community to Warsaw for an inspiring and forward-looking 48th anniversary edition.

02/12/2025

🎥 Webinar recording now available!
If you missed the 4th OECI Academy Webinar: “Grant Management” — or would like to revisit key insights — the full recording is now available on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLqJqTwXiCi3w5AKScvTBmoofIQVE9NaKb

This session covered the essential elements of managing funded research projects, including:
✔️ How to interpret and work with Grant and Consortium Agreements
✔️ Core project management principles for research teams
✔️ FAIR/Open Science data management
✔️ A real-world case study illustrating common challenges and practical solutions

Whether you are coordinating your first funded project or looking to strengthen your management skills, this webinar offers clear, practical guidance you can apply immediately.

▶️ Watch the recording here:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLqJqTwXiCi3w5AKScvTBmoofIQVE9NaKb

🔔 Stay tuned for updates on future OECI Academy activities!

25/11/2025

🔵 A look back — and a look forward with CCI4EU

Over the past months, the CCI4EU project has brought together clinicians, researchers, managers, patient representatives and experts from across Europe through a series of online courses and conferences dedicated to building stronger, more integrated cancer infrastructures.

🎥 Whether you joined us live or couldn’t attend this time, you can now access all course recordings and conference materials online!
Each resource is designed to support your daily practice, help you navigate complex challenges and strengthen comprehensive cancer care in your centre.

🔗 Explore the full collection here:
https://www.e-eso.net/pages/cc14eu

💡 Simply click on the course or conference image, register (each course requires a separate registration), and start learning at your own pace.

CCI4EU continues its mission to support Europe’s cancer centres with new knowledge, tools and collaborative opportunities. Stay connected — more updates and resources are coming soon.

🌐 Stay informed about upcoming materials and activities:
https://cci4eu.eu/
ESO European School of Oncology

20/11/2025

🗓️ Today: 4th OECI Academy Webinar “Grant Management”
⏰ 14:00–17:00 CET

Today’s session will provide a clear, structured overview of the key elements involved in managing funded research projects — from understanding Grant and Consortium Agreements to applying solid project management principles, ensuring proper data handling, and learning from real-world case studies.

If you work with national or international funding programmes, this webinar will help you strengthen the skills needed to plan, coordinate, and deliver successful research projects.

🔗 Register and join us today:
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📄 Programme:
https://www.oeci.eu/Attachments/Academy/05/OECI_Academy_Webinar_4-November_20th_Programme.pdf

Microsoft Virtual Events Powered by Teams

19/11/2025

💡 Winning a grant is important — but knowing how to manage it determines the real success of your research.

If you’re a young scientist working with funded projects, grant management is a skill you can’t afford to miss.
It’s what turns great ideas into results: clear agreements, realistic work plans, confident coordination, reliable data, and smooth collaboration with partners and funders.

Tomorrow’s 4th OECI Academy Webinar “Grant Management” will walk you through the most important tools every early-career researcher needs — practical, clear, and immediately applicable.

🗓️ Join us live tomorrow — 20 November, 14:00–17:00 CET
🔗 Register now:
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📄 Programme:
https://www.oeci.eu/Attachments/Academy/05/OECI_Academy_Webinar_4-November_20th_Programme.pdf

18/11/2025

🎓 What will you actually learn at the 4th OECI Academy Webinar “Grant Management”?
If you work with national or international research funding, these are skills you will use every day — regardless of your field or experience level.

During this session, you will learn how to:
✔ Interpret and work with Grant and Consortium Agreements
✔ Apply project management principles to research activities
✔ Build solid timelines, deliverables, and reporting structures
✔ Ensure proper data management aligned with FAIR and open science
✔ Analyse a real-world case study and avoid the most common mistakes in funded projects

This webinar is designed to give you tools you can apply immediately in your current (or future) projects — practical, actionable, and tailored to the reality of research environments.

🗓️ 20 November 2025 | 14:00–17:00 CET
👉 Secure your spot now:
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📄 Programme:
https://www.oeci.eu/Attachments/Academy/05/OECI_Academy_Webinar_4-November_20th_Programme.pdf

🌐 OECI Academy:
https://www.oeci.eu/OeciAcademy.aspx

17/11/2025

⏳ Just two days left to register!
If you want to strengthen your ability to manage funded research projects with clarity and confidence, don’t miss the 4th OECI Academy Webinar: “Grant Management”.

🗓️ 20 November 2025 | 14:00–17:00 CET

In this session, experts from leading European institutions will guide you through the core elements of managing grants effectively — from understanding Grant & Consortium Agreements to applying solid project management principles, ensuring proper data management, and learning from a real-world case study.

Whether you are coordinating your first project or planning to apply for new funding, this webinar will equip you with practical tools you can start using immediately.

🔗 Register now:
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📄 Programme:
https://www.oeci.eu/Attachments/Academy/05/OECI_Academy_Webinar_4-November_20th_Programme.pdf

🌐 OECI Academy:
https://www.oeci.eu/OeciAcademy.aspx

13/11/2025

💡 Strong project results start with strong grant management — and the right experts to guide you.

🎓 4th OECI Academy Webinar: “Grant Management”
🗓️ 20 November 2025 | 14:00–17:00 CET

Today we introduce two speakers who will add valuable expertise to the session:

👩‍💼 Chiara Fanciullacci, Clinical Trials Unit Lead at IRCCS Fondazione Don Carlo Gnocchi ONLUS, brings extensive experience in clinical research and data management aligned with ICH-GCP standards. She coordinates clinical studies across the Foundation’s centres and has a strong background in neurorehabilitation research, supported by a PhD in Biorobotics.

👩‍💼 Manuela T. Raimondi, Full Professor of Bioengineering at Politecnico di Milano, is ranked among the world’s top 2% scientists and has managed over €7M in competitive funding. Her expertise spans mechanobiology, organ-on-chip technologies, and EU-funded research, offering practical insights into the realities of research project management.

Learn from experts who understand both the regulatory and operational sides of managing funded research.

🔗 Register now:
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📄 Programme:
https://www.oeci.eu/Attachments/Academy/05/OECI_Academy_Webinar_4-November_20th_Programme.pdf
🌐 OECI Academy:
https://www.oeci.eu/OeciAcademy.aspx