The development of the DKFZ Alumni Program was initiated in 2002. The Program pursues the following goals:
establish long-lasting personal and scientific relationships with scientists – particularly those from abroad – who have been working at the Cancer Research Center for some time;
inform them about ongoing activities at the DKFZ;
follow their own scientific achievements after having left Heidelberg.
Alumni Newsletter
Published twice a year, this news bulletin keeps alumni and former guest scientists abreast of scientific news from the DKFZ and provides information on cultural and economic aspects of the Heidelberg area.
Alumni Meeting
The first meeting took place in Heidelberg on June 25 and 26 and saw the foundation of the official DKFZ Alumni Association (“Alumni Deutsches Krebsforschungszentrum e.V.”). Future alumni meetings are planned to be held at the DKFZ every two years. In addition, smaller scientific meetings abroad have been envisaged.
All these activities should result in a worldwide network, stimulating international cooperation in cancer research. We welcome any suggestion to improve the alumni program.
The Alumni Association appreciates generous sponsoring by Merck Serono GmbH, Darmstadt.