# DKFZ

- **Website:** <https://nct-west.de>
- **Primary alias:** `nct-west.de`

## Description

NCT West, or the National Center for Tumor Diseases West, is a leading collaborative initiative in cancer research and treatment, uniting the West German Tumor Center (WTZ) in Essen and the Center for Integrated Oncology (CIO) in Cologne. As part of the "Excellence Network Cancer Medicine NRW," it serves the healthcare needs of over 18 million residents in North Rhine-Westphalia, ensuring access to innovative diagnostic and treatment options.

The center focuses on cutting-edge clinical trials and research dedicated to precision diagnostics and therapies across a spectrum of cancers. Expertise spans key disease areas including lung cancer, lymphomas, leukemias, gastrointestinal tumors, familial breast and ovarian cancers, as well as rare conditions like ocular tumors and pediatric cancers. 

Supported by premier institutions such as the German Cancer Research Center (DKFZ) and local universities, NCT West is committed to advancing cancer treatment through interdisciplinary collaboration and technological innovations in cancer biology and translational data sciences. With a dedicated team of experts, NCT West continues to lead efforts in improving patient outcomes and revolutionary cancer care.

## Industries

- ⛑ Health
- ⛑ Medicine _(under Health)_
- ⛑ Biotechnology and Pharmaceuticals _(under Health)_
- 🧪 Science and Education
- 🧪 Biology _(under Science and Education)_

## Links

- [youtube](https://youtube.com/channel/UCjoxdy61t9P_g66zhSwINXg)
- [twitter](https://twitter.com/DKFZ)
- [instagram](https://instagram.com/dkfzheidelberg)
- [facebook](https://facebook.com/DKFZde)

## Logos & icons

- icon _(primary)_ — JPEG — [download](https://cdn.brandfetch.io/id0bcABoDL/w/400/h/400/theme/dark/icon.jpeg?c=1bxid64Mup7aczewSAYMX&t=1722471919533)

## Colors

| Name | Hex | Theme |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Indigo | #4a85c9 | accent |
| Blue Zodiac | #0d1a47 | dark |
| Beryl Green | #dae0b2 | light |

## Imagery

- banner _(primary)_ — JPEG — [download](https://cdn.brandfetch.io/id0bcABoDL/w/1500/h/500/id2o67wYSB.jpeg?c=1bxid64Mup7aczewSAYMX&t=1722471919347)

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