The International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) is part of the World Health Organization.

IARC's mission is to coordinate and conduct research on the causes of human cancer, the mechanisms of carcinogenesis, and to develop scientific strategies for cancer control. The Agency is involved in both epidemiological and laboratory research and disseminates scientific information through publications, meetings, courses, and fellowships.

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IARC Fellowships for Cancer Research

REMINDER – CLOSING DATE FOR FELLOWSHIP APPLICATIONS:

30 November 2008

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ILCS - International Liver Cancer Study

The International Liver Cancer Study (ILCS) is a network of clinicians, epidemiologists and molecular biologists coordinated by the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) whose objectives are to improve the understanding of the geographic, pathological, virological and molecular diversity of the disease, as well as the identification of reliable biomarkers for risk assessment, early detection and monitoring of the disease.

Incorporating HPV Vaccination into Screening Programmes for Cervix Cancer

Mario Negri Institute, Milan, Italy 3-5 December 2008