Focus and Approach

Over 800 scientists working under a single strategy. Oncode is all about uniting efforts and bringing focus to research.

Research Strategy
Our research strategy
Learn more about the research strategy that unites our Oncode Researchers and guides our efforts towards a common goal
Novel Tech Theme
Research Theme 1
  • Development of novel technologies
  • Theme leader: Joost Gribnau
Tumor Growth Theme
Research Theme 2
  • Understanding the critical drivers of tumour growth and the causes of resistance.
  • Theme leader: Jan Paul Medema
Perturbations Theme
Research Theme 3
  • Regulation and perturbation of molecular and cellular networks that drive proliferation, differentiation and metastasis
  • Theme leader: Madelon Maurice
Genetic Instability Theme
Research Theme 4
  • Causes and consequences of genetic instability.
  • Theme leader: Geert Kops
Drug Combinations Theme
Research Theme 5
  • Identification of critical drug combinations and biomarkers for personalized cancer treatments.
  • Theme leaders: Wilbert Zwart
Mobilizing Theme
Research Theme 6
  • Mobilizing immune defence
  • Theme leader: Karin de Visser