Organization and Governance
The Comprehensive Cancer Center Zurich (CCCZ) is a joint center of the University of Zurich, University Hospital Zurich, Balgrist University Hospital, and University Children’s Hospital. Bringing together more than 40 clinical departments, 15 research institutes, and over 90 research groups, the CCCZ unites 125 members in a shared mission - driving innovation in oncology through integrated care, research, and education.
Organization
Seven core areas – Cancer Research, Cancer Medicine, Clinical Trials, Biobanking, Technologies, Bioinformatics, and Education & Outreach – guide and drive the strategic development of CCCZ as a center of excellence in oncology in Zurich. Their shared goal is to integrate innovative clinical oncology, research, technologies, and data science to develop new diagnostic and therapeutic concepts in precision oncology.
“The continuous development of CCCZ into a leading Oncology Center of Excellence is only possible through the close collaboration of people from multiple disciplines, motivated by the shared goal of excellence in patient care and research.”
Prof. Dr. med. Markus G. Manz - Chair CCCZ
Governance
Steering Committee
The Steering Committee consists of the Director of University Medicine Zurich (UZH), the Director of Research and Education (USZ), a delegate from either Balgrist University Hospital or the University Children’s Hospital Zurich, and the Chair of the CCCZ. The Committee is responsible for overseeing, monitoring, and reviewing the strategic development of the CCCZ.
Prof. Dr. med. Beatrice Beck Schimmer, Director University Medicine Zurich, University of Zurich, vp@medicine.uzh.ch
Prof. Dr. med. Michael Grotzer, Medical Director, University Children’s Hospital Zurich, Michael.Grotzer@kispi.uzh.ch
Prof. Dr. med. Christian Baumann, Medical Co-Director, University Hospital Zurich, christian.baumann@usz.ch
Prof. Dr. med. Markus G. Manz, Medical Director and Chair CCCZ, University Hospital Zurich, Department of Medical Oncology and Hematology, markus.manz@usz.ch
Executive Committee
The nine-member Executive Committee comprises the Chair, Director of the Clinical Program, Director of Clinical Trials, Director of Basic Research, Director of Translational Research Programs, Director Pediatric Oncology, Director of Outreach and Education, Director of Technologies, and the Director of Bioinformatics. The Board is responsible for the strategic development and operational management of CCCZ as a center of excellence in experimental and clinical cancer research in Zurich, for the benefit of patients and society.
Prof. Dr. med. Markus G. Manz, Medical Director and Chair CCCZ, University Hospital Zurich, Department of Medical Oncology and Hematology, markus.manz@usz.ch
Prof. Dr. Bernd Bodenmiller, Director CCCZ Technologies, University of Zurich, Department of Quantitative Biomedicine, bernd.bodenmiller@biol.ethz.ch
Prof. Dr. med. Jean-Pierre Bourquin, Director CCCZ Pediatric Oncology, University Children’s Hospital Zurich, Oncology, jean-pierre.bourquin@kispi.uzh.ch
Prof. Dr. med. Matthias Guckenberger, Director CCCZ Outreach and Education, University Hospital Zurich, Department of Radiation Oncology, matthias.guckenberger@usz.ch
Prof. Dr. Michael Krauthammer, Director CCCZ Bioinformatics, University of Zurich, Department of Quantitative Biomedicine, michael.krauthammer@uzh.ch
Prof. Dr. med. Holger Moch, Director CCCZ Translational Cancer Research Programs, University Hospital Zurich, Department of Pathology and Molecular Pathology, holger.moch@usz.ch
Prof. Dr. Anne Müller, Director CCCZ Basic Research, University of Zurich, Institute of Molecular Cancer Research, mueller@imcr.uzh.ch
Prof. Dr. med. Alexandre Theocharides, Director CCCZ Clinical Trials Program, University Hospital Zurich, Department of Medical Oncology and Hematology, alexandre.theocharides@usz.ch
Prof. Dr. med. Andreas Wicki, Director CCCZ Clinical Program, University Hospital Zurich, Department of Medical Oncology and Hematology, andreas.wicki@usz.ch
Director Management
The Director of Management coordinates the center’s leadership and decision-making processes, operational activities, budget planning, and strategic development.
Maja Zenz, PhD, Director CCCZ Management, maja.zenz@uzh.ch
Internal Clinical Advisory Board
The internal Clinical Advisory Board is responsible for aligning clinical processes and standards across departments providing cancer patient care at USZ. By strengthening interdisciplinary collaboration and harmonizing treatment pathways, it supports consistent, high-quality, patient-centered cancer care at CCCZ.
Prof. Dr. med. Felix Beuschlein, University Hospital Zurich, Department of Endocrinology, Diabetology and Clinical Nutrition, felix.beuschlein@usz.ch
Prof. Dr. Dr. med. Daniel Eberli, University Hospital Zurich, Department of Urology, daniel.eberli@usz.ch
Prof. Dr, med. Harald Essig, University Hospital Zurich, Department of Cranio-Maxillo-Facial and Oral Surgery, mkg.direktion@usz.ch
Prof. Dr. med. Thomas Frauenfelder, University Hospital Zurich, Institute for Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology, thomas.frauenfelder@usz.ch
PD Dr. med. Joanna Mangana, University Hospital Zurich, Department of Dermatology, johanna.mangana@usz.ch
PD Dr. med. Grégoire Morand, University Hospital Zurich, Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, Halschirurgie@usz.ch
Prof. Dr, med. José Oberholzer, University Hospital Zurich, Department of Visceral and Transplant Surgery, jose.oberholzer@usz.ch
Prof. Dr. med. Luca Regli, Klinikdirektor, University Hospital Zurich, Department of Neurosurgery, luca.regli@usz.ch
Prof. Dr. med. Gerhard Rogler, University Hospital Zurich, Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, gerhard.rogler@usz.ch
Prof. Dr. med. Isabelle Schmitt-Opitz, University Hospital Zurich, Department of Thoracic Surgery, isabelle.schmitt-opitz@usz.ch
Prof. Dr. med. Michael Weller, Klinikdirektor, University Hospital Zurich, Department of Neurology, michael.weller@usz.ch
Prof. Dr. med. Isabell Witzel, Klinikdirektorin, University Hospital Zurich, Department of Gynecology, Gynaekologie@usz.ch
Prof. Dr, med. Silvia Ulrich, University Hospital Zurich, Department of Pulmonology, silvia.ulrich@usz.ch
External Scientific Advisory Board
The external Scientific Advisory Board of CCCZ is composed of leading international experts in cancer medicine and research. It supports and advises CCCZ on organizational and strategic matters, contributing to the center’s continued development as a comprehensive oncology center of excellence.
Sir Prof. Alex Markham, Professor of Medicine and Director, MRC Medical Bioinformatics Centre in Leeds, UK.
Prof. Angelika Eggert, Medical Director and Chair of the Executive Board, University Medicine Essen, Charite, Berlin, Germany.
Prof. Margaret Frame, Professor of Cancer Research, Director, Institute of Genetics and Cancer, Cancer Center Edinburgh, UK.
Prof. Stefan Fröhling, Director Translational Oncology, National Center for Tumor Diseases, Heidelberg, Germany.
Prof. Yolande Lievens, Chair of Department, Radiation Oncology, CRIG, Gent University, Belgium.
Prof. Andreas Mackensen, Director Hematology and Medical Oncology, University Hospital Erlangen, Germany.
Prof. Kjetil Tasken, Director Institute of Cancer Research (ICR), Oslo University Hospital, Norway.
