Scientific Secretariat

The Scientific Secretariat is the operational and scientific backbone of Cancer Prevention Europe, providing the coordination, management, and scientific support needed to deliver the consortium’s mission and vision. Hosted by the International Agency for Research on Cancer and mandated by the consortium since its establishment, the Secretariat ensures continuity, alignment, and effective collaboration across Cancer Prevention Europe’s activities and structures.

The Secretariat supports the development and implementation of the consortium’s initiatives by:

The Secretariat Team

The Scientific Secretariat brings together the Chair of Cancer Prevention Europe and a dedicated core team, combining scientific leadership, strategic coordination, and operational expertise to support the consortium’s work.

Chair

Provides the overall scientific and strategic leadership of Cancer Prevention Europe, guiding the consortium’s vision, priorities, and institutional engagement.

Joachim SCHÜZ - Chair
Joachim SCHÜZ
Chair
International Agency for Research on Cancer

Leads the scientific and strategic coordination of the consortium, ensuring coherence and alignment across activities, working groups, and collaborative initiatives.

Michele MATTA - Scientific Coordinator
Michele MATTA
Scientific Coordinator
International Agency for Research on Cancer

Supports the scientific development, strategic coordination, and implementation of consortium activities, including projects, events, publications, and stakeholder engagement.

Josefina ORLIACQ - Scientific Officer and Coordinator of The Early Career Network
Josefina Orliacq
Scientific Officer
International Agency for Research on Cancer

Supports the operational and administrative functioning of the consortium, including meeting coordination, documentation, communications support, and organisational processes.

Catherine CHASSIN - assistant
Catherine CHASSIN
Coordination Assistant
International Agency for Research on Cancer