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Cancer Registry of Norway, Institute of Population-Based Cancer Research

Norsk versjon

Abbreviation

Kreftregisteret

Director

Frøydis Langmark

Address

Postboks 5313 Majorstuen, NO-0304 Oslo

Phone

(+47) 22 45 13 00

Fax

(+47) 22 45 13 70

E-mail

kreftregisteret@kreftregisteret.no

Link

http://www.kreftregisteret.no/

Established

1951

Objective

The Cancer Registry’s primary goal is the establishment and dissemination of new knowledge which contributes to the reduction of cancer. The Cancer Registry Regulations, Regulations, by Royal Decree of 21st of December 2001 No. 1477, establish these main objectives of the Cancer Registry:

1. Registration: Collect and, within the scope of the Regulations, process data relating to cases of cancer and cancer studies in Norway in order to document the distribution of cancer in the country and describe changes over time,

2. Research: Conduct, promote and provide a basis for research to develop new knowledge of the causes, diagnosis, natural course and effects of treatment of cancer in order to improve and enhance the quality of preventive measures and medical assistance that are offered or provided to combat cancer, including the follow-up of individual patients and groups of patients,

3. Advice and counselling: Provide advice and counselling on medical assistance to combat cancer

4.Information: Provide information to other public administrative bodies and the population at large on measures that may prevent the development of cancer.

Present research

Epidemiological cancer research.

Ownership

Hospital Trust

Governing body

Board: 8 members

Turnover

110 mil. NOK (2008)

Sources of funds

Ministry of Health and Care Services, Norwegian Cancer Society, Confederation of Norwegian Business and Industry, Research Council of Norway, and others

Employees

150 (2009)

Number of R&D person-years

50-99

Last updated on 12/05/2009 by Bo Sarpebakken