About us
Since 2019, we’ve united seven leading research organisations to advance cancer early detection. We operate as a virtual institute connecting research expertise and infrastructure across the Alliance.
OUR PURPOSE
Mission
We bring together leading research organisations to create new collaborations, share expertise and advance early detection research at an international scale.
Vision
To transform cancer early detection through an international alliance of leading researchers and institutes.
WHAT MAKES US UNIQUE
Collaborative by design
Fostering international collaboration to drive impact at scale.
Multidisciplinary at our core
Bringing diverse expertise together.
Open and data-driven
Sharing datasets and patient cohorts across member centres.
Connecting fragmented research and infrastructure
Creating a more joined-up research ecosystem by bringing together people, platforms and resources.
Flexible by nature
Supporting iterative research approaches that can respond to emerging evidence.
Committed to developing talent
Training the next generation of early detection researchers.
OUR APPROACH
Research
We drive innovative multidisciplinary research to transform how and when cancer is detected. Explore our portfolio and discover opportunities to get involved.
Training and career development
We support the next generation of early detection researchers through training programmes and awards. Explore training and career development opportunities across our network.
Embedding patient and public involvement and engagement (PPIE)
PPIE is a critical part of our Alliance and informs everything we do. We're creating a shared space to enable collaboration between people affected by cancer and our research community.
OUR MEMBERS AND GOVERNANCE
Our Alliance members
Our members include Cancer Research UK, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, The University of Manchester, the German Cancer Research Center (DKFZ), University College London, the Knight Cancer Institute at OHSU and the University of Cambridge.
Leadership and governance
Learn more about how we're governed and meet the leadership team providing strategic guidance across the Alliance.
PARTNER WITH A GLOBAL LEADER
Together we can accelerate progress in cancer early detection through collaboration, shared expertise and international research partnerships. We're looking for new partners to expand our reach in early detection.
We work with:
research institutions, universities and funders
independent researchers
biotech and pharmaceutical companies
philanthropists and impact investors