On 7 October 2025, Sciensano and the Belgian Foundation against Cancer (Fondation contre le Cancer/Stichting tegen Kanker) jointly hosted the official launch of the Belgian Cancer Research Alliance (BeCRA), bringing together leading experts from Belgium’s comprehensive cancer centres, public authorities and research institutes.
The event marked a major step towards strengthening national collaboration in cancer research and aligning Belgian efforts with Europe’s Beating Cancer Plan.
Discussions highlighted BeCRA’s role as a unifying platform to coordinate national research priorities, facilitate access to European funding, and support data-driven innovation through initiatives such as the Belgian Cancer Data Hub.
The accompanying policy note summarises the event’s key messages, presentations, and future directions for Belgium’s cancer research community.