Above all, it called on our capacity to adapt. We are proud to see that our professionals have shown tremendous flexibility to ascertain that progress was not stalled but continued as before. Read more about how COVID-19 inspired cancer researchers: Can our research contribute to find solutions for COVID-19?
In 2020, we have seen an enormous surge towards centralized oncological care. Already we see the impact of joining oncological forces between our two locations. Read this inspiring example Joining forces improves care for esophageal and gastric cancer patients
Progress was also evident in areas like precision treatments that reduce collateral damage for patients, Artificial Intelligence to adapt treatments and empower new discoveries and innovative personalized therapies, like CAR T-cells, that potentially save lives. For an overview of CAR T-therapy click read: A Big Step forward for cancer immunotherapy
All progress would not have been possible without all the people who make Cancer Center Amsterdam a unique place to be. New professors, PhD graduations, ambitious and adaptive employees, groundbreaking publications, numerous grants, and distinguished prizes received by our professionals underline our mission to create new possibilities for patients with cancer.
It makes us proud that those groundbreaking experts are part of our team and that they have managed to overcome the challenges of 2020. The theme of our annual review is ‘connecting people, achieving more together.’ Every professional holds a different piece of the puzzle, and so do our patients.
By joining forces, we connect the pieces in pursuit of a complete picture that spurs progress. Read the benefits of collaboration: Progress through collaboration: timely treatment for patients with brain tumors. We would like to dedicate our annual review to all employees, colleagues, and volunteers, but above all to our patients. Together we can achieve more and make progress possible.
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