During their life, many people will be affected by cancer, either directly or for loved ones. We are all familiar with the devastating impact of cancer on life. The department of Medical Oncology is committed to care, coaching and treatment of patients with cancer and patients that have been cured with cancer.
At the department of Medical Oncology, we combine patient care and research, which allows us to translate between research and practice effectively. With our research we aim to improve the care we give by:
By combining molecular research exploring the biology of cancer, translational studies and clinical trials, UMCG Medical Oncology addresses many relevant problems in the oncological field of research:
In Medical Oncology, we approach research problems by a combination of various research tools. For example, biological mechanisms in cancer can be explored using big data or biobanking. Generated hypotheses can then be tested in our translational lab facility using state-of-the-art techniques and innovative imaging techniques can be used to explore their potential in patients. Finally, we can assess the effects of existing and novel treatments are studied in clinical trials.
Researchers with backgrounds in medicine, oncology, biology, bio-informatics and artificial intelligence work together to understand cancer better, to think of novel treatment approaches, improve existing treatments and improve life after cancer.
Within the molecular imaging theme we aim to find the best match of anti-cancer drug and patient.
Our research focuses on understanding genomic instability in cancer, and finding ways to exploit it in cancer treatment.
We aim to improve the quality of life for cancer patients during or after anti-cancer therapy.
University Medical Center Groningen (UMCG)
Department of Medical Oncology, DA11
Postbus 30.001
9700 RB Groningen
The Netherlands
Visiting address
University Medical Center Groningen (UMCG)
Department of Medical Oncology
Hanzeplein 1
9713 GZ Groningen
See also: Medische Oncologie (information for patients in Dutch)
