ESMO Translational Research Working Group has been formed to promote high-quality translational research in oncology and as resource to the Society in developing translational research-related content for educational programs and enduring materials.

Dr. Fortunato Ciardiello

• Serve as a resource to ESMO in promoting/supporting cancer research careers
• Serve as the resource to ESMO in developing content of cancer research messages for delivery through different Society channels
• Serve as the resource to ESMO in analyzing cancer research regulatory activities and development of strategies in removing/minimizing barriers for incorporation of translational components into clinical research projects.

2010	Organization of meeting with European Thoracic Oncology Platform on translational research in lung cancer
2009	Collaboration with E-learning Working Group on production of modules with translational research oriented topics
2007	Collaboration with Publishing Working Group on content development for ESMO Handbook of Principles of Translational Research
2005	Translational Research Working Group established

NAME	COUNTRY	FUNCTION
Fortunato Ciardiello	Italy	Chair
Lothar Bergmann	Germany	Committee Member
Maja Bradic	Sweden	Committee Member
Andrés Cervantes-Ruiperez	Spain	Committee Member
Rafal Dziadziuszko	Poland	Committee Member
Gail Eckhardt	USA	Committee Member
Heinz-Josef Lenz	USA	Committee Member
Marinus W. Lobbezoo	Netherlands	Committee Member
Cristiana Sessa	Switzerland	Committee Member
Josep Tabernero	Spain	Committee Member
Sabine Tejpar	Belgium	Committee Member
Yosef Yarden	Israel	Committee Member

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