50 Years of Childhood Cancer Registration in Switzerland

Yesterday – Today – Tomorrow

On the occasion of its 50th anniversary, the Swiss Childhood Cancer Registry is organising a symposium in Bern in August 2026.

The event will offer an opportunity to look back on the development of childhood cancer registration in Switzerland and to discuss future research perspectives with researchers, clinicians, and people affected by childhood cancer.

• 21 August 2026
  09:00 – approx. 19:00

  Scientific Programme (for clinicians and researchers, in English)
  Highlights and perspectives of research based on data from the Swiss Childhood Cancer Registry.

• 22 August 2026
  09:00 – approx. 13:00

  Session for Survivors and Families (in German/French)
  Needs and participation of patients and families in monitoring and research.

Venue
Bern, University of Bern, VonRoll Campus

Programme – Detailed programme information available here.