Young Oncology Academy
10 Years of the Young Oncology Academy
The Young Oncology Academy has been supporting early-career oncologists for ten years.
In the anniversary year of 2025, 10 talented individuals will take part and conduct joint research into the future of clinical cancer research, thereby helping shape medical progress in the long term.
This holistic approach bolsters the long-term development of the next generation of oncologists in Switzerland.
Interview with Prof. Dr. Miklos Pless
You can find a video of the full interview with Prof. Dr Miklos Pless, former President of the Swiss Cancer Institute, via this link:
The interview was conducted by Universimed, Mag. Phil. Thomas Schindl
The 2025 Anniversary Cohort
These ten mentees successfully completed the Young Oncology Academy in 2025.
Under the supervision of experienced faculty members, they worked on a variety of projects and gained comprehensive insights into clinical and translational research over the course of a year.
A key focus was equipping these young talents with the skills required for the successful development, planning, implementation and publication of clinical trials.