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About us
The University Institute of Oncology of Asturias – Cajastur Social Programme (IUOPA) was created under the legal framework of the University Reform Act (Articles 7 and 10) and the Statutes of the University of Oviedo (Articles 12c and 29-36). It is a multidisciplinary initiative aimed at bringing together resources devoted to cancer research.
The IUOPA’s overall objective is to carry out quality research focused on cancer as an important biological problem with a major impact on human health and to facilitate interaction between basic and clinical research in this field.
150 members are currently engaged in basic, clinical and applied cancer research.
Research
Basic, clinical and applied research in cancer,
which are developed through research programs.
Teaching
The IUOPA offers a broad interdisciplinary training program for undergraduate and postgraduate students. The official Master’s Degree in Biomedicine and Molecular Oncology and the Doctorate program in Biomedicine and Molecular Oncology at the University of Oviedo train students to develop a research career related to Biomedicine and Applied Research.
Benefactors
The IUOPA has maintained a constant dialogue with Asturian society for 20 years. We are proud to recognize here the work of many sociocultural associations in the region that constantly contribute to the research carried out by the institute.
Donations
The priority objective of the IUOPA is research in Oncology. Donations from civil and private associations are managed through the University of Oviedo Foundation https://www.funiovi.org/. If you are interested in contributing to the activities of the institute, do not hesitate to contact us at iuopasec@uniovi.es
