About EACR

The European Association for Cancer Research (EACR) was established in 1968 with the aim of advancing cancer research; from basic research to prevention, treatment and care. The Association is growing rapidly with a membership of over 8,000 laboratory, translational and clinical cancer researchers.

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Meetings

Save the Dates:

16th ECCO-36th ESMO Multidisciplinary Congress, Stockholm 23-27 September 2011

EACR’s Biennial Meeting: EACR-22,  Barcelona, 7-10 July 2012

Enter here for information about all EACR Symposia, Workshops, Sponsored and Supported Meetings – along with many other meeting announcements >

Fellowships and Bursaries

EACR fellowships mainly give opportunities for researchers to work in exciting new contexts across Europe. They support the development of research and participation in workshops and courses.  Meeting bursaries are also awarded to assist student members, and members with less than ten years post-doctoral experience, to attend EACR’s main scientific meetings.

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Eurocancercoms

The Eurocancercoms project aims to establish a single, efficient network for cancer communication in Europe. Click here to find out how EACR members are invited to make an active contribution to this important project. Funded by the European Commission under FP7.

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Newsletter and e-news bulletins

Our Annual Newsletter is published in the spring and has reports on meetings, awards and fellowships, news from national society members, and other informative features. EACR members also receive weekly e-news bulletins containing valuable information about meetings and activities.

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EACR Executive Committee and Council

Julio Celis, President of EACR (Pictured)

The Executive Committee conducts the affairs of the Association and is advised by the EACR Council.

Executive Committee and Council membership can be found here >

Sustaining Members

Through Sustaining Membership, the European Association for Cancer Research forms valuable partnerships with selected organisations. Sustaining Members support the vital work of EACR in its fight against cancer and provide the means for the Association to develop.

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ECCO – European CanCer Organisation

EACR is a founding member of the European Cancer Organisation (ECCO).

EACR maintains an influential position in European cancer policy initiatives, educational activities and scientific debate as a founder member of the European Cancer Organisation. Through ECCO, EACR enjoys strong links and partnerships with other European cancer societies.

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Journals Plus

EACR’s official journal is The European Journal of Cancer.

Members have free access to the e-book edition of ‘ European Oncology’. Special Member discounts and offers from publishers Springer and Wiley-Blackwell.

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Members Only

Members Area Log in.  Keep your contact information up to date to make sure you never miss a weekly e-news bulletin or Newsletter mailing. Join or start a discussion in the Researchers Forum.

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Join Today

Membership of EACR confers many benefits. Read more here and apply on-line.

Post-graduate students may apply for free membership.

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Contact us

The EACR offices are based in the U.K. at the University of Nottingham. Click here to submit a query through our online contact form or for full contact details >