International Hereditary Cancer Center

International Hereditary Cancer Centre (IHCC) has built a strong team since its founding in 1992, becoming the first Polish hereditary cancer centre. It comprises 68 persons, with 30 academic staff, including 3 full and associate professors and 13 postgraduate researches. IHCC sets up and manages a large registry of DNA samples and clinical data. They develop basic and applied research on genetic factors affecting most common forms of cancer. It also operates an out-patient detection and early treatment facility to help the population fight cancer. Since 2002, IHCC has been full UICC member.