News from the HEROES-AYA consortium
Two days of science and collaboration – HEROES-AYA Retreat 2025
In early November, the HEROES-AYA consortium met at Schloss Unteröwisheim for its retreat. Researchers, clinicians, junior scientists, and patient representatives from all partner sites spent two highly interactive days sharing results, aligning next steps, and strengthening the collaboration that powers this initiative.
Particular appreciation is extended to the Deutsche Sarkom-Stiftung, whose partnership is critical to meaningful patient involvement in HEROES-AYA. Also extremely valuable was the exchange with the Scientific Advisory Board, whose thoughtful feedback helps sharpen the scientific and strategic direction of HEROES-AYA.
The retreat once again underscored what makes HEROES-AYA special: scientific excellence, genuine teamwork, and a shared commitment to improving outcomes for young people with cancer.
Heidelberg Grand Round at DKFZ in October 2024, Cancer in Adolescents and Young Adults
Verena Loidl talks about "Engaging young patients in research: Obligation or Opportunity"
Sarcoma conference 2024 in Essen: Heroes AYA 2024 – Results, Expectations, Challenges
Prof. Uta Dirksen
HEROES AYA Retreat - November 2023
It's a wrap👏🏻 for the annual retreat of #heroesAYA consortium, a nation-wide effort supported by @XgegenKrebs investigating heterogeneity, evolution & resistance in fusion-driven #sarcoma in #AYA age group. 2 Days of exciting science & key inputs from members of @Sarkomstiftung pic.twitter.com/NuOaDQEjbg
— Priya Chudasama (@priyachudasama5) November 14, 2023