ISREC – Swiss Institute for Experimental Cancer Research

Spanning basic and translational cancer research to fundamental cell and developmental biology.

Centrosome duplication

Molecular Cell Biology of Development and Cancer

Endothelial cells

Basic and Translational Cancer Research

Pierre Gönczy teaching a class of cell and developmental biology, Credit: Titouan Veuillet (EPFL)

“Our key role is to instill creativity and joy in learning”

— Pierre Gönczy, professor at EPFL's School of Life Sciences, was awarded the Best Teacher Award at the 2024 SV Magistrale. We talk to him about his approach to teaching, the role of AI in education, and his vision for the EPFL Life Sciences Early Independent Research Scholar (ELISIR) program.

Lymphomoid spiral (created by Albert Santamaria-Martinez).

New cancer models could help personalize lymphoma treatments

— Scientists at EPFL have developed "lymphomoids," a pioneering cancer model that preserves the structure and multicellular composition of lymphoma tumors in the lab. Lymphomoids offer an innovative way to test the efficacy of lymphoma treatments and better predict individual responses.

A migrating breast cancer cell © EPFL/iStock photos (Christoph Burgstedt)

Enhancing breast cancer diagnosis and treatment

— Addressing problems with diagnosing and treating breast cancer, scientists at EPFL have developed EMBER, a tool that integrates breast cancer transcriptomic data from multiple databases. EMBER can improve precision oncology by accurately predicting molecular subtypes and therapy responses.

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About Us

Learn about cancer and developmental research and our Scientific Advisory Board.

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Strategic Initiatives and Partnerships

EICSE – EPFL Initiative for Cancer Science and Engineering

The mission of the EICSE is to integrate the talent and diverse expertise of researchers from multiple EPFL schools to pioneer frontiers of trans-disciplinary cancer research

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Swiss Cancer Center Léman – SCCL

A multi-institutional consortium empowered to advance knowledge of disease mechanisms leading to new therapies for cancer patients

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Agora Cancer Research Cluster in Lausanne

AGORA Cancer Research Center

A translational cancer research centre with interdisciplinary basic and clinical scientists and bioengineers, fostering progress via proximity in thematic research programs

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ISREC Foundation

The ISREC Foundation – namesake of the Institute – has for 50+ visionary years supported impactful cancer research in Western Switzerland, now focused on the AGORA and the SCCL

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Seminars and Events

Lola and John Grace Lectures

A monthly series of distinguished lectures in cancer research

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Cancer Relevant Seminars and Events

Upcoming lectures and intergroup meetings

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ISREC Hike 2024

Our recent ISREC Hike was enjoyed by over 80 members at Les Molésons – already looking forward to next year!

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COMING EVENTS IN 2025

EICSE Retreat 2025

The next EPFL Initiative for Cancer Science and Engineering (EICSE) conference will take place again this year, on Friday June 6, 2024 at EPFL-SV 1717 and SV Hall.

Registration will open on 1 March

ISREC-SCCL SYMPOSIUM 2025

Monday – Thursday, 1-4 September 2025, at SwissTech Convention Centre – Registrations will open on 1 March 2025.

Registration will open 1 March

ISREC HIKE 2025

Our next ISREC Hike is planned to take place on 11 June 2025 – Save the Date!

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Contact

Swiss Institute for Experimental Cancer Research (ISREC)
Director  : Prof. Elisa Oriccho – elisa.oricchio(at)epfl.ch
Administration: Lisa Smith – lisa.smith(at)epfl.ch

EPFL SV ISREC
Station 19
CH-1015 Lausanne