Presentation of the Centre
The European Institute of Oncology (IEO) is one of the world's leading healthcare facilities specializing in adult cancer treatment. The IEO integrates the various areas related to the fight against cancer such as prevention, diagnosis, treatment, training and education, basic and translational research.
The IEO Group includes IEO, Monzino Cardiological Centre and their foundation, Fondazione IEO-Monzino. The strength of the IEO Group comes from the integration of different specialties which combine oncology, cardiology, scientific research and technology transfer.
Main Research Activities
At IEO, a complete integration exists between clinical and research activities in order to translate scientific results into therapy. Basic and translational research takes place at the Department of Experimental Oncology (DEO). IEO has also established various collaborations with the academic world, participating in the university education.
Since its set up, the IEO has contributed to a better understanding of various tumors and has led to new protocols and treatment regimens which have become standard practice both nationally and internationally. The excellence of IEO is reflected also in the IEO innovative organizational model which involves Clinical Programs. Each program brings together all those specialties needed to manage patients throughout the complete clinical pathway, from diagnosis to follow-up.