MATRIX - Norwegian Centre for Clinical Cancer Research

Matrix, the Norwegian Centre for Clinical Cancer Research, has an overall ambition has an overall ambition to extend the lives and improve the quality of life of patients with hard-to-treat cancers. The Centre is managed and coordinated from Oslo University Hospital and has partners and study sites across all four health regions in Norway. The Centre will develop precision diagnostics and treatment, and treatment that is adapted to molecular changes in tumors. Patient-centred care pathways will be developed, ensuring that the patient’s voice is fully integrated into the entire course of treatment. Matrix will collaborate closely with ongoing large national precision cancer medicine initiatives, national tumor groups, national initiatives in patient-centred care and the unique infrastructure for clinical trials to facilitate development and implementation of next-generation cancer care. The Research Council of Norway and the Norwegian Cancer Society are funding the Centre.