Kossak-Roth Ute, Saußele Susanne, Aul Carlo, Büchner Thomas, Döhner Hartmut, Dugas Martin, Ehninger Gerhard, Ganser Arnold, Giagounidis Aristoteles, Gökbuget Nicola, Griesshammer Martin, Hasford Jörg, Heuser Michael, Hiddemann Wolfgang, Hochhaus Andreas, Hoelzer Dieter, Niederwieser Dietger, Reiter Andreas, Röllig Christoph, Hehlmann Rüdiger
Medizinische Fakultät Mannheim der Universität Heidelberg, Pettenkoferstr. 22, 68169, Mannheim, Deutschland.
Klinik für Onkologie und Hämatologie, HELIOS St. Johannes Klinik, Duisburg, Deutschland.
Bundesgesundheitsblatt Gesundheitsforschung Gesundheitsschutz. 2016 Apr;59(4):444-53. doi: 10.1007/s00103-016-2315-x.
The Competence Network "Acute and Chronic Leukemias" was founded in 1997 by the consolidation of the leading leukemia study groups in Germany. Key results are the development of new trials and cooperative studies, the setup of patient registries and biobanking facilities, as well as the improvement of study infrastructure. In 2003, the concept of the competence network contributed to the foundation of the European LeukemiaNet (ELN). Synergy with the ELN resulted in cooperation on a European and international level, standardization of diagnostics and treatment, and recommendations for each leukemia and interdisciplinary specialty. The ultimate goal of the network is the cure of leukemia through cooperative research.