Cutting-edge research against cancer: The German Cancer Research Center (DKFZ) combines excellent research with state-of-the-art technology to bring new insights into clinical practice. Using data science and AI, it is developing innovative approaches to combat cancer in a targeted manner.
The programs
Get to know the DKFZ with HIDA
The German Cancer Research Center is part of the Helmholtz Association.
Data science talents can conduct research at the Center through the following programs.
The German Cancer Research Center (Deutsches Krebsforschungszentrum, DKFZ) is the leading biomedical research institution in Germany and a pioneer in the use of data science and artificial intelligence (AI) for cancer research. Using state-of-the-art technology, they investigate the development of cancer, develop personalized therapies and search for new active ingredients.
Research priorities:
- Cell and tumor biology
- Functional and structural genome research
- Cancer risk factors and prevention
- Immunology, infection and cancer
- Imaging and radiation oncology
- Development of new cancer therapies
- Digitization and data science in cancer research
The sites
The sites
The sites of the DKFZ:
- Heidelberg (main site)
- Heidelberg
- National Center for Tumor Diseases (NCT)
- Dresden
- National Center for Tumor Diseases (NCT)
- German Consortium for Translational Cancer Research (DKTK) with partner sites in:
- Berlin
- Dresden
- Essen/Düsseldorf
- Frankfurt/Mainz
- Freiburg
- München
- Tübingen
DKFZ expertise in the field of Data Science and AI
The DKFZ has outstanding expertise in data-driven cancer research and uses state-of-the-art AI technologies to analyze complex biological systems. Its interdisciplinary teams of biologists, medical doctors, and data scientists work closely together to develop new approaches for personalized medicine.
Using powerful AI models and big data analytics, they gain deeper insights into the molecular mechanisms of cancer and create innovative solutions to support clinical decision-making.
- AI-supported analysis of histopathology images
- Automated pattern recognition in molecular and clinical data
- Deep learning for personalized therapy recommendations
- Development and application of simulation models for tumor progression
- Multimodal data integration to improve early cancer detection
With a staff of over 3,300, the DKFZ conducts research into how cancer develops, how it can be diagnosed, treated and prevented. In more than 90 departments, researchers are developing targeted agents and personalized therapies.
Notes on application
Notes on application
Helmholtz hosts
Meet some potential hosts at various Helmholtz centers and learn more about their respective data science-based research by clicking on the cards.
Please note: Please contact your potential supervisor in advance by email to suggest and discuss a research project. Only submit your application after this clarification.
If you have any questions, please email: hida@helmholtz.de
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The Hosts at DKFZ
Get to know some of the hosts at the DKFZ and learn more about their respective research based on data science.
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