The International Collaboration for Cancer Classification and Research (IC3R) is a high-level international consortium of leading institutions in the field of cancer research and the classification of tumours. Its mission is to provide standards for research and to critically appraise evidence for tumour classification and cancer diagnosis, permitting rapid translation of tumour research into clinical diagnostic practice.
IC3R is broad in scope, covering a spectrum of initiatives and activities that range from cancer-related research and data sharing, through international standard-setting, to quality management and accreditation, as well as promotion of evidence-based pathology and facilitation of communication between health systems, industry, and regulatory bodies. The development of evidence-based pathology and evidence-based practice in related fields will be a core component of IC3R, together with international standard-setting and data sharing initiatives.
The organizational structure of the IC3R consortium comprises two types of members: core members and full members.
Download and complete the application form for the type of membership you are interested in, and send it to ic3r@iarc.who.int. We would also love to know how you heard about us!
Application forms will be submitted to the IC3R Steering Group for consideration.
For further queries related to membership or for general questions, please contact us at ic3r@iarc.who.int. Your message will be processed by:
Dr Dilani Lokuhetty, Principal Investigator (PI) and Head, WHO Classification of Tumours programme
IARC Systematic Reviewer, Coordinator
Dr Iciar Indave, IARC Systematic Reviewer, IC3R Coordinator
Dr Gabrielle Goldman Levy, Pathologist, WHO Classification of Tumours programme
Dr Ian A. Cree, Senior Visiting Scientist, IC3R
Dr Christine Giesen, Visiting Scientist, IC3R
Mr Ramon Cierco Jimenez, Bioinformatics Specialist, IC3R and WHO Classification of Tumours programme
Ms Cécile Monnier, Project Assistant, IC3R
WHO Classification of Tumours Programme
International Agency for Research on Cancer/World Health Organization (IARC/WHO)
25 Avenue Tony Garnier, 69366 Lyon CEDEX 07, France
IC3R is broad in scope, covering a spectrum of initiatives and activities that range from cancer-related research and data sharing, through international standard-setting, to quality management and accreditation, as well as promotion of evidence-based pathology. All aspects of initiatives relevant to tumour classification will be encompassed, with an emphasis on best practice recommendations. The development of evidence-based pathology and evidence-based practice in related fields is a core component of IC3R, together with international standard-setting and data sharing initiatives.
If you’d like to propose a collaborative project, please complete the form linked below, and send it to us at ic3r@iarc.who.int. Our coordination team will review the proposal and get back to you as soon as possible.