Dutch Cancer Epidemiology Group (DCEG)
Uniting Cancer Epidemiologists, and join forces to stimulate interaction, increase mutual transparency in grant acquisition and local science policy, provide training, and facilitate peer-review and collaboration to improve (research into) cancer prevention, control and survivorship.
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Increase the number of successful grant applications through mutual review of draft applications.
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Stimulate transparency in grant acquisition and creation of national grant programs with common research aims without mutual competition (e.g. NWA, KWF).
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Facilitate inter-institutional internship programs for Epidemiology students.
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Develop inventory of training needs and possibilities to connect with research groups to develop educational content or facilitate courses as guest lectures.
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Develop layman’s knowledge modules for journalist and other stakeholders to increase distinction between fake and real news and improve knowledge dissemination.
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Position our community of epidemiologists working in the field of cancer research in the Netherlands and increase global visibility.
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Strengthen the network and community of Cancer Epidemiologists by inspiring each other through informal visitations of our institutes, excursions, (international) presentations, joined grant proposals and peer-review opportunities.
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Exchange experiences with, for example, the use of certain registers, trusted third parties, foreign grant possibilities, as well as foreign partners.
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Represent the field of Cancer Epidemiology for policy advice, advocacy, media and funding agencies in the field of e.g. infrastructure and regulations.
Chair of the Dept. for Health Evidence
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