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2 February 2026

PANCAID featured by EU’s Research and Innovation

Titled 'Working in clusters: connecting projects to accelerate the EU Cancer Mission' the Directorate-General for Research and Innovation recently issued a news article featuring PANCAID.

We're honored that the EU Cancer Mission team spoke with our coordinator Professor Klaus Pantel to understand what working in a cluster actually looks like in practice.
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News
29 January 2026

✨ New feature: The PANCAID Glossary!

Have you ever wondered what terms like ‘Cell-free DNA’, ‘Health technology assessment (HTA)’, or ‘Pancreatic intraepithelial neoplasia’ actually mean?

Medical terminology can be confusing at the best of times. To support patients, families, and the wider public, PANCAID experts have developed a glossary explaining key terms related to pancreatic cancer, liquid biopsy, and early detection.
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Event
17 - 20 November 2025

PANCAID’s 4th General Assembly Meeting in Brussels

Last week, the PANCAID consortium gathered in Brussels for its 4th General Assembly, bringing together partners, early-career scientists, and advisors for two days of scientific exchange and strategic planning. The meeting opened with a liquid biopsy masterclass by Klaus Pantel and Catherine Alix-Panabières, followed by presentations from our Early Career Scientists highlighting progress across individual...
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About

PANCAID is an international research consortium aiming to develop a minimally invasive blood test using liquid biopsy to detect pancreatic cancer to facilitate early detection of the cancer and its precursors. With 18 members from eight countries, the project has received funding for five years to potentially revolutionize current pancreatic cancer diagnosis methods and improve patient outcomes.

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Our vision

PANCAID strives to provide a minimally invasive blood test using a comprehensive panel of liquid biopsy diagnostics (LBx) for early detection of pancreatic cancer and its precursor lesions.

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Why it matters

Pancreatic cancer is a malignant neoplasm that originates in the cells of the pancreas, an organ located in the abdominal cavity behind the stomach. It is known to be one of the most aggressive and deadly types of cancer, with a high mortality rate. Pancreatic cancer is often difficult to detect in its early stages, as it tends to show minimal or no symptoms until it reaches advanced stages. This makes it challenging to diagnose and treat, and contributes to its poor prognosis.

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