Our Research

At the German Cancer Research Center (DKFZ), scientists are doing research in over 100 divisions, research groups and clinical cooperation units. These are assigned to five Research Programs which undergo a regular international assessment process.

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Our research topics

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Cell and Tumor Biology

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Functional and Structural Genomics

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Cancer Risk Factors and Prevention

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Immunology, Infection and Cancer

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Imaging and Radiooncology

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Research units at the DKFZ

The DKFZ offers a comprehensive overview of all divisions, research groups and clinical cooperation units. Discover the diversity of research at the DKFZ by searching for research units from A to Z or for specific subject areas.

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Core Facilities

Scientists at the DKFZ and its partner sites have access to a broad portfolio of research infrastructures. This includes core facilities as well as data management and IT services. The core facilities provide access to state-of-the-art technology, advise users and deal with method development. Data management and IT services cover the need for IT infrastructures and offer software solutions for the organization and proper handling with it.
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Translational research

The DKFZ is one of the world's leading cancer research centers. It closely combines basic research with clinical application in order to bring findings to patient care more quickly. To this end, it uses specialized infrastructures and interdisciplinary collaborations. At translational sites in Germany, the DKFZ works together with university hospitals and research partners to optimize processes and make research results quickly usable.
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Patient Involvement in Cancer Research

Patient involvement is a key component of the research strategy of the German Cancer Research Center (DKFZ). DKFZ relies on partnership and collaboration to promote patient-centred approaches in all areas of research – from basic research to clinical translational research.
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Further research

Digital Oncology
Baden-Württemberg Epidemiological Cancer Registry
NAKO Study Center Mannheim
INFORM Study
Cross Program Topic RNA@DKFZ
Cross Program Topic Epigenetics@DKFZ
Cross Program Topic Single Cell Sequencing
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