Explore the German Cancer Research Congress (GCRC), a platform for cutting-edge cancer research, networking, and collaboration in Germany’s cancer research community.

About

The German Cancer Research Congress (GCRC) is a biennial event held at the DKFZ in Heidelberg, showcasing cutting-edge cancer research in Germany.

The German Cancer Research Congress is jointly organized by the German Cancer Research Center (DKFZ), the German Cancer Aid, and the German Cancer Society, together with its oncological networks and translational partners across Germany, the Comprehensive Cancer Centers (CCC-Netzwerk), the German Cancer Consortium (DKTK), the National Center for Tumor Diseases (NCT), and the Division of Experimental Cancer Research (AEK). With the congress the partners contribute to the aims of the National Decade Against Cancer.

This congress serves as a central platform in Germany, bringing together experts from diverse scientific disciplines in cancer research to exchange insights, discoveries, and breakthroughs. It spans the entire spectrum of research, from basic science and preclinical investigations to clinical applications.

Our goal

is to foster a comprehensive understanding of cancer biology and to accelerate the translation of research findings into innovative therapies, diagnostics, and prevention strategies

Next GCRC

Attend the GCRC to discover breakthrough cancer research, join interactive panel sessions and poster presentations, and expand your professional network in Germany!

The 4th German Cancer Research Congress will take place on May 26-27, 2025, at the DKFZ in Heidelberg

Join Us at GCRC 2025

Past events

Over the years, robust structures have been established within Germany's cancer research landscape. Our shared mission is to strengthen these networks and create new synergies in the collective pursuit of advancements in cancer research.

Date: February 4–5, 2019

Location: DKFZ, Heidelberg

The 1st German Cancer Research Congress featured talks on key topics such as “Prevention and Early Detection,” “Tumor Immunology and Immunotherapy,” “Personalized Oncology,” and “Imaging,” alongside selected project meetings of various research groups.

A keynote session on February 4, 2019, marked the beginning of World Cancer Day, focusing on public perception and policy to highlight the societal impact of cancer and the importance of oncological research. The opening ceremony included special addresses by Anja Karliczek, Federal German Minister of Education and Research, and Theresia Bauer, State Minister of Baden-Württemberg for Science, Research, and the Arts.

Congress Presidents

Michael Baumann, German Cancer Research Center
Frederik Wenz, German Cancer Society
Gerd Nettekoven, German Cancer Aid

Scientific Program Committee

Peter Albers, Düsseldorf
Michael Baumann, Heidelberg
Martin Bornhäuser, Dresden
Angelika Eggert, Berlin
Rainer Engers, Neuss
Roland M. Schmid, München
Martin Schuler, Essen