Competence Network Paediatric Oncology and Haematology
The Competence Network Paediatric Oncology and Haematology (KPOH) has been foundd by the Society for Paediatric Oncology and Haematology. It is funded by the German Ministery for Education and Research. the Network aims to intensify the cooperation between paediatric oncology centers and research institutions in order to to improve the chances of children and young adults with cancer.
Table of contents 
- Who We Are
Prof. Dr. med. Dr. h.c. Günter Henze ist der Sprecher des Netzes: "Das Netzwerk soll für mehr Wissen, besseres Verstehen und gezielteres Behandeln sorgen."
Goals and Perspectives | The Competence Network's Organization - Coordination
Description | Goals | Results | Contacting the Competence Network - An Overview of the Competence Network's Projects
- Projects on Computer Based Applications (Projects B-C)
Data Protection, IT Security, and Knowledge Server (Project B/2) | Computer Based Application System for Pediatric Oncology and Hematology (Project B/1) | Telemedicine in Pediatric Oncology (Project C) - Basic Research Projects (D-G)
Preleukemic Diseases of the Bone Marrow (Project E) | Prognostic Relevance of Minimal Residual Diseases (Project F) | Molecular Parameters of Drug Resistance (Project D) | Clinical Relevance of Molecular Changes in Embryonal Tumors (Project G) - Therapeutic Research Projects (H-T)
Immuno- and Gene Therapy of Neuroectodermal and Hematopoetic Neoplasia (Project H) | Second Malignant Neoplasms After Childhood Cancer (Project K) | Late Effects, Quality of Life and a Vertical Network (Project I) - Study Support Group
The Competence Network's project for the support of trial groups is led by Julia Hannemann and Irene Krämer in cooperation with Dr. Martin Zimmermann. The Study Support Group's services can be used to improve the work of every GPOH trial group. An in-depth description of the sub-projects mentioned below is available on the subsequent pages.
Quality Assurance for GPOH Clinical Trial Centers | Planning and Evaluation of Trial Protocols | Information Exchange | Material Database for Laboratories | Evaluation | Links - Internal
Protocols of Meetings and Events of the Competence Network
