Advisory Council
The Advisory Council of the German Cancer Research Center, a circle of friends and sponsors, is made up of outstanding personalities from business, politics and the public. The Advisory Council was established in 2007 and has been continuously expanded since then. Maximilian Viessmann is the Chairman of the Advisory Council.
Impulses from personalities from business, politics and society
The members of the Advisory Council meet regularly at the DKFZ and inform themselves about current research projects and infrastructure measures as well as research policy strategies and framework conditions. They use their extensive experience to advise and support the DKFZ Board of Directors and see themselves as ambassadors for the German Cancer Research Center. They establish contacts and are also committed to tapping into private research funding resources.