ACHILLES · Advancing in the CHallenge of Improving Lymphoma and LEukemia Survival

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Project objective

ACHILLES is a Doctoral Network (DN) program designed to train the next generation of leaders in hemato-oncology, with a focus on the development of novel therapeutic solutions for hematological malignancies. The network brings together 14 institutions from 10 EU countries and one associated state, along with partners from the biotechnology and drug discovery sectors, including two European policy leaders in hematology, the European Hematology Association (EHA) and the European School of Hematology (ESH). Through this collaboration, ACHILLES will train 16 Doctoral Candidates (DCs) to develop essential skills in experimental hemato-oncology, including the design, development, and preclinical validation of innovative therapies.ACHILLES is structured around three key scientific objectives (SOs): (1) creating novel experimental models and analytical methods, (2) exploring the oncogenic mechanisms of hematologic malignancies, and (3) developing and validating new therapies, especially targeted treatments for leukemia and lymphoma. The program will integrate cutting-edge technologies such as AI, multi-omics, and computational modeling to push the boundaries of current research and therapy development. These innovations will be applied to generate better diagnostic tools, predict treatment responses, and optimize therapeutic strategies.With a patient-centered approach, ACHILLES aims to foster both academic and industrial collaboration, bridging gaps between scientific research and clinical application. This initiative aligns with the EU's Beating Cancer Plan, with a particular focus on improving survival rates and treatment accessibility, especially in Widening Countries. Through strong academic-industrial partnerships, ACHILLES will help create a sustainable impact on the field of hemato-oncology, advancing research, therapies, and ultimately the health outcomes of leukemia and lymphoma patients worldwide.

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Participants

• FUNDACIO INSTITUT DE RECERCA CONTRA LA LEUCEMIA JOSEP CARRERAS · BadalonaCoordinatorSpain
• Cobiomic Bioscience SL · CordobaSpain
• EBERHARD KARLS UNIVERSITAET TUEBINGEN · TuebingenGermany
• EIDGENOESSISCHE TECHNISCHE HOCHSCHULE ZUERICH · ZuerichSwitzerland
• ETHNIKO IDRYMA EREVNON · AthinaGreece
• EUROPEAN HEMATOLOGY ASSOCIATION · DEN HAAGNetherlands
• European School of Haematology · ParisFrance
• FARMACEUTSKI FAKULTET UNIVERZITETA U BEOGRADU · BELGRADESerbia
• FUNDACIO CENTRE DE REGULACIO GENOMICA · BarcelonaSpain
• FUNDACIO PRIVADA PER A LA RECERCA I LA DOCENCIA SANT JOAN DE DEU · Esplugues De LlobregatSpain
• Fundació Internacional Josep Carreras · BarcelonaSpain
• I3S - INSTITUTO DE INVESTIGACAO E INOVACAO EM SAUDE DA UNIVERSIDADE DO PORTO · PortoPortugal
• INSTITUT DE INVESTIGACIO EN CIENCIES DE LA SALUT GERMANS TRIAS I PUJOL · Badalona BarcelonaSpain
• INSTITUTE OF MATHEMATICS AND INFORMATICS AT THE BULGARIAN ACADEMY OF SCIENCE · SofiaBulgaria
• KAROLINSKA INSTITUTET · STOCKHOLMSweden
• LUNDS UNIVERSITET · LundSweden
• Lead Biologics International AB · LundSweden
• Leadership Sculptor GmbH · Baden-BadenGermany
• ONECHAIN IMMUNOTHERAPEUTICS S.L. · BarcelonaSpain
• PANEPISTIMIO DYTIKIS ATTIKIS · AIGALEOGreece
• Pixelgen Technologies AB · StockholmSweden
• SCIENSEED SL · MADRIDSpain
• SPRINT BIOSCIENCE AB · HUDDINGESweden
• STICHTING AMSTERDAM UMC · AmsterdamNetherlands
• STICHTING VU · AmsterdamNetherlands
• Saso Kocevar · HeidelbergGermany
• Sonja NossGermany
• UNIVERSIDAD COMPLUTENSE DE MADRID · MadridSpain
• UNIVERSIDADE DO PORTO · PortoPortugal
• UNIVERSITA' DEGLI STUDI DI MILANO-BICOCCA · MilanoItaly
• UNIVERSITAT DE BARCELONA · BarcelonaSpain
• UNIVERSITATEA DE MEDICINA SI FARMACIE IULIU HATIEGANU CLUJ-NAPOCA · Cluj-NapocaRomania
• UNIVERSITE PARIS CITE · ParisFrance

Links

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