About us
As the largest biomedical research institution in Germany and a member of the Helmholtz Association of German Research Centres, we are dedicated to advancing cancer research. Our scientists study the origins of cancer, identify risk factors, and develop strategies to prevent people from developing the disease. They create innovative approaches to diagnose tumors more precisely and treat cancer patients more effectively.
Who we are
The German Cancer Research Center (DKFZ) stands for excellent science, groundbreaking innovations, and a clear mission: researching for a life without cancer. Discover more about our mission and values, fascinating facts and figures, and how to find us in Heidelberg.
Our Mission and Values
The German Cancer Research Center (Deutsches Krebsforschungszentrum, DKFZ) is Germany’s largest biomedical research institute and dedicated to research for a life without cancer. DKFZ scientists identify cancer risk factors, investigate how cancer progresses and develop new cancer prevention strategies. They are also developing new methods to diagnose tumors more precisely and treat cancer patients more successfully.
Our mission
Our mission is to significantly decrease new cancer cases and cancer deaths through transformative research, education of the next generation of leaders and seamless transfer of our results into the health system, society, and innovative products.
Our vision
A future where groundbreaking discoveries empower a life without cancer, foster healthier societies and inspire a global commitment to prevention, early detection and treatment. Research for a life without cancer.
