OECI Organisation of European Cancer Institutes

02/12/2025

🎥 Webinar recording now available!
If you missed the 4th OECI Academy Webinar: “Grant Management” — or would like to revisit key insights — the full recording is now available on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLqJqTwXiCi3w5AKScvTBmoofIQVE9NaKb

This session covered the essential elements of managing funded research projects, including:
✔️ How to interpret and work with Grant and Consortium Agreements
✔️ Core project management principles for research teams
✔️ FAIR/Open Science data management
✔️ A real-world case study illustrating common challenges and practical solutions

Whether you are coordinating your first funded project or looking to strengthen your management skills, this webinar offers clear, practical guidance you can apply immediately.

▶️ Watch the recording here:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLqJqTwXiCi3w5AKScvTBmoofIQVE9NaKb

🔔 Stay tuned for updates on future OECI Academy activities!

25/11/2025

🔵 A look back — and a look forward with CCI4EU

Over the past months, the CCI4EU project has brought together clinicians, researchers, managers, patient representatives and experts from across Europe through a series of online courses and conferences dedicated to building stronger, more integrated cancer infrastructures.

🎥 Whether you joined us live or couldn’t attend this time, you can now access all course recordings and conference materials online!
Each resource is designed to support your daily practice, help you navigate complex challenges and strengthen comprehensive cancer care in your centre.

🔗 Explore the full collection here:
https://www.e-eso.net/pages/cc14eu

💡 Simply click on the course or conference image, register (each course requires a separate registration), and start learning at your own pace.

CCI4EU continues its mission to support Europe’s cancer centres with new knowledge, tools and collaborative opportunities. Stay connected — more updates and resources are coming soon.

🌐 Stay informed about upcoming materials and activities:
https://cci4eu.eu/
ESO European School of Oncology

20/11/2025

🗓️ Today: 4th OECI Academy Webinar “Grant Management”
⏰ 14:00–17:00 CET

Today’s session will provide a clear, structured overview of the key elements involved in managing funded research projects — from understanding Grant and Consortium Agreements to applying solid project management principles, ensuring proper data handling, and learning from real-world case studies.

If you work with national or international funding programmes, this webinar will help you strengthen the skills needed to plan, coordinate, and deliver successful research projects.

🔗 Register and join us today:
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📄 Programme:
https://www.oeci.eu/Attachments/Academy/05/OECI_Academy_Webinar_4-November_20th_Programme.pdf

Microsoft Virtual Events Powered by Teams

19/11/2025

💡 Winning a grant is important — but knowing how to manage it determines the real success of your research.

If you’re a young scientist working with funded projects, grant management is a skill you can’t afford to miss.
It’s what turns great ideas into results: clear agreements, realistic work plans, confident coordination, reliable data, and smooth collaboration with partners and funders.

Tomorrow’s 4th OECI Academy Webinar “Grant Management” will walk you through the most important tools every early-career researcher needs — practical, clear, and immediately applicable.

🗓️ Join us live tomorrow — 20 November, 14:00–17:00 CET
🔗 Register now:
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📄 Programme:
https://www.oeci.eu/Attachments/Academy/05/OECI_Academy_Webinar_4-November_20th_Programme.pdf

18/11/2025

🎓 What will you actually learn at the 4th OECI Academy Webinar “Grant Management”?
If you work with national or international research funding, these are skills you will use every day — regardless of your field or experience level.

During this session, you will learn how to:
✔ Interpret and work with Grant and Consortium Agreements
✔ Apply project management principles to research activities
✔ Build solid timelines, deliverables, and reporting structures
✔ Ensure proper data management aligned with FAIR and open science
✔ Analyse a real-world case study and avoid the most common mistakes in funded projects

This webinar is designed to give you tools you can apply immediately in your current (or future) projects — practical, actionable, and tailored to the reality of research environments.

🗓️ 20 November 2025 | 14:00–17:00 CET
👉 Secure your spot now:
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📄 Programme:
https://www.oeci.eu/Attachments/Academy/05/OECI_Academy_Webinar_4-November_20th_Programme.pdf

🌐 OECI Academy:
https://www.oeci.eu/OeciAcademy.aspx

17/11/2025

⏳ Just two days left to register!
If you want to strengthen your ability to manage funded research projects with clarity and confidence, don’t miss the 4th OECI Academy Webinar: “Grant Management”.

🗓️ 20 November 2025 | 14:00–17:00 CET

In this session, experts from leading European institutions will guide you through the core elements of managing grants effectively — from understanding Grant & Consortium Agreements to applying solid project management principles, ensuring proper data management, and learning from a real-world case study.

Whether you are coordinating your first project or planning to apply for new funding, this webinar will equip you with practical tools you can start using immediately.

🔗 Register now:
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📄 Programme:
https://www.oeci.eu/Attachments/Academy/05/OECI_Academy_Webinar_4-November_20th_Programme.pdf

🌐 OECI Academy:
https://www.oeci.eu/OeciAcademy.aspx

13/11/2025

💡 Strong project results start with strong grant management — and the right experts to guide you.

🎓 4th OECI Academy Webinar: “Grant Management”
🗓️ 20 November 2025 | 14:00–17:00 CET

Today we introduce two speakers who will add valuable expertise to the session:

👩‍💼 Chiara Fanciullacci, Clinical Trials Unit Lead at IRCCS Fondazione Don Carlo Gnocchi ONLUS, brings extensive experience in clinical research and data management aligned with ICH-GCP standards. She coordinates clinical studies across the Foundation’s centres and has a strong background in neurorehabilitation research, supported by a PhD in Biorobotics.

👩‍💼 Manuela T. Raimondi, Full Professor of Bioengineering at Politecnico di Milano, is ranked among the world’s top 2% scientists and has managed over €7M in competitive funding. Her expertise spans mechanobiology, organ-on-chip technologies, and EU-funded research, offering practical insights into the realities of research project management.

Learn from experts who understand both the regulatory and operational sides of managing funded research.

🔗 Register now:
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📄 Programme:
https://www.oeci.eu/Attachments/Academy/05/OECI_Academy_Webinar_4-November_20th_Programme.pdf
🌐 OECI Academy:
https://www.oeci.eu/OeciAcademy.aspx

11/11/2025

💡 Ever wondered what it takes to manage large-scale European research projects?
🎓 4th OECI Academy Webinar: “Grant Management”
🗓️ 20 November 2025 | 2:00–5:00 PM CET

This session brings together two exceptional experts in research and innovation management:

👩‍💼 Ilaria Marsili, Head of European Project Management at UCL (R&I Services), with 13+ years of experience coordinating complex, multi-partner EU projects and leading a €100 million portfolio.

👩‍💼 Paola Gabaldi, Chief Operating Officer of the Research Area at IRCCS Fondazione Don Carlo Gnocchi Onlus, who has over 30 years of expertise in strategic project management and European research programmes.

Join them to learn how to navigate agreements, coordinate teams, and manage research funding effectively and confidently.

🔗 Register now: 84505bca-ea3f-4df2-830d-3d3aacedd2a3@3ba2cba8-3cd9-4a60-b7fe-f33432e80285" rel="ugc" target="_blank">https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/84505bca-ea3f-4df2-830d-3d3aacedd2a3@3ba2cba8-3cd9-4a60-b7fe-f33432e80285
📄 Programme:https://www.oeci.eu/Attachments/Academy/05/OECI_Academy_Webinar_4-November_20th_Programme.pdf

🌐 Learn more: https://www.oeci.eu/OeciAcademy.aspx

10/11/2025

💬 “There is no excellence without cohesion.”
In his recent interview with Diario Médico, Giovanni Apolone, President of the OECI Organisation of European Cancer Institutes, highlights the urgent need for a coordinated European approach to reduce inequalities in cancer care.

He discusses how initiatives like CCI4EU and the OECI Accreditation & Designation Programme are driving progress towards equitable, high-quality cancer care across Europe.

🔗 Read and download the full PDF via our LinkedIn post: https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7393603690642702336

07/11/2025

Welcome to our new OECI Auditors! 👏

On 28 October 2025, we were delighted to welcome 18 new OECI auditors! With this addition, our network has grown from 123 to 141 trained auditors, all committed to advancing the quality of cancer care and research across our members seeking OECI accreditation.

Over two intensive and interactive days, participants explored key aspects of the OECI Accreditation and Designation Programme, including:
✅ OECI Standards – Understanding the framework that defines excellence in oncology
✅ Peer Review Process – Preparing for effective, value-based evaluations
✅ Reporting Techniques – Using digital tools to produce clear, evidence-based reports
✅ Interview Methods – Strengthening communication and insight during on-site visits

Congratulations to all trainees for successfully completing this important milestone in their journey as future OECI auditors!

👉 Learn more about the Accreditation Programme: https://lnkd.in/d_6ZEFje

05/11/2025

📈 From proposal to impact — learn how to make your grant work for you.
🎓 4th OECI Academy Webinar: “Grant Management”
🗓️ 20 November 2025 | 2:00–5:00 PM CET

Managing a funded research project requires much more than scientific expertise — it’s about understanding how to plan, coordinate, and deliver results in line with funders’ expectations.

In this session, experts from top European institutions will guide participants through:
✔ Grant and Consortium Agreements
✔ Principles of Project Management
✔ Data Management
✔ A real-world case study on research funding

Gain the tools to manage your grants efficiently and confidently — from the first agreement to project completion.

🔗 Register now: 84505bca-ea3f-4df2-830d-3d3aacedd2a3@3ba2cba8-3cd9-4a60-b7fe-f33432e80285" rel="ugc" target="_blank">https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/84505bca-ea3f-4df2-830d-3d3aacedd2a3@3ba2cba8-3cd9-4a60-b7fe-f33432e80285
📄 Full programme:https://www.oeci.eu/Attachments/Academy/05/OECI_Academy_Webinar_4-November_20th_Programme.pdf

🌐 More on OECI Academy: https://www.oeci.eu/OeciAcademy.aspx

03/11/2025

🔔 Tomorrow’s the day!
Get ready for the CCI4EU 10th Online Course – “How to optimize molecular diagnostics in practice?”

🔗 https://www.e-eso.net/courses/25CCU

Join our expert panel to explore how molecular diagnostics can truly transform cancer care — from genomic data to treatment decisions.

💬 The highlight? An Interactive Clinical Case Session where selected cases will be discussed live with feedback from top experts.
Even if your case wasn’t selected, you’ll gain practical insights that you can apply in your daily work.

🗓️ 4 November 2025 | 12:30–17:30 CET
🔗 Register now: https://www.e-eso.net/courses/25CCU

🌐 Stay informed about upcoming courses and events: https://cci4eu.eu
ESO European School of Oncology