title: [Development of research at the Institute of Oncology of Vilnius University].
abstract: Today the Institute of Oncology of Vilnius University continues the scientific activities of the former Lithuanian cancer research institutions. The main mission of the Institute is to perform fundamental and applied research in the field of oncology. In addition, the Institute helps Vilnius University to train oncology specialists and researchers as well as provides health care services. The main scientific activities of the Institute of Oncology are the following: development of tumor prevention based on epidemiologic, experimental, molecular and clinical investigations; development of new technologies and methods of early cancer detection and treatment; and improvement of the quality of life of cancer patients. The summary of the most important research and development projects in the Institute of Oncology is presented in this paper.
authors.affiliation: Institute of Oncology, Vilnius University, Lithuania.
authors.forename: Konstantinas Povilas
authors.initials: KP
authors.lastname: Valuckas
authors.forename: Janina
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Didziapetriene
authors.forename: Vydmantas
authors.initials: V
authors.lastname: Atkocius
authors.forename: Dainius
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Characiejus
mesh_terms: D000047:Academies and Institutes; D035843:Biomedical Research; D006801:Humans; D008097:Lithuania; D008495:Medical Oncology; D014495:Universities