Fondatioun Kriibskrank Kanner to Host Letz Go Research Conference

The Fondatioun Kriibskrank Kanner, which has supported sick children and their families for more than 35 years, will host the Letz Go Research conference on Wednesday 15 April 2026, at 17:30 at Arendt House in Luxembourg-Kirchberg.

The organisers have stressed that only a limited number of places remain available.

The conference will cover topics including: understanding the development of cancer; exploring the specificities of paediatric cancer; presenting recent advances in therapies and future perspectives; highlighting paediatric cancer research in Luxembourg; promoting the role of institutions and stakeholders engaged in this field; examining the link between scientific research and clinical practice; and emphasising the importance of international mobilisation, particularly through initiatives such as Fight Kids Cancer.

The conference will feature contributions from:

⁃ Gaston Ternes (President, Fondatioun Kriibskrank Kanner)

⁃ PhD Michèle Weber (National Research Fund Luxembourg)

⁃ Dr Catherine Boisanté (General Coordinator, Plan Cancer)

⁃ Dr Bassam Janji (Group Leader, Luxembourg Institute of Health (LIH))

⁃ Dr Guy Berchem (Medical Director, CHL & President of the National Cancer Institute)

⁃ Pierre Dochen (Director, Fondatioun Kriibskrank Kanner)

⁃ Delphine Heenen (Founding Member, Fight Kids Cancer)

⁃ Professor Dr Marc Remke (Director, Paediatric Oncology and Haematology Clinic, Saarland University Hospital)

The conference will conclude with a panel discussion and a networking aperitif.

Attendance at the conference is free but registration is required.

Registrations must be submitted by Thursday 9 April 2026 via the following link: Reservation for Letz Go Research.