Centro Nacional de Investigaciones Oncológicas (CNIO)

Cancer research in Madrid

Centro Nacional de Investigaciones Oncológicas (CNIO) is a public cancer research center based in Madrid and part of Spain’s Ministry of Science, Innovation and Universities. It describes itself as Spain’s leading cancer research center and one of the most prominent internationally.

Research and training

CNIO studies cancer to improve prevention, diagnosis, and treatment. It generates scientific knowledge, develops and transfers technology to Spain’s National Health System, and provides training in cancer research.

Programs and organization

CNIO organizes its work through scientific programs and has teams for innovation, international relations, and public outreach. It maintains an equality plan and transparency portal. Training initiatives include programs in artificial intelligence and big data, as well as activities for alumni.

Public outreach and community

The center offers science outreach for schools and the public through events such as European Researchers’ Night, Science Week, and Madrid es Ciencia. It also runs the CNIO Friends program and projects such as CNIO Arte.

Contact

• Address: C/ Melchor Fernández Almagro 3, 28029 Madrid, Spain.
• Phone: +34 917 328 000.
• Website: www.cnio.es.