1. What are the goals of Hacettepe University Cancer Institute?
Our Institute's mission is to be a pioneer in the prevention and effective treatment of cancer by training highly qualified scientists to universal standards and producing knowledge. Its vision is to become one of the world's leading institutions in cancer control through the scientists, knowledge, and technology it produces.
2. Where is the Institute located?
It is located on Hacettepe University's Sıhhiye campus in Ankara.
3. How can I contact the Institute?
You can reach us by e-mail at kanser@hacettepe.edu.tr or through the Contact page on the website.
4. Which departments/divisions does the Institute have?
It has researchers in the fields of Preventive Oncology, Basic Oncology, Medical Oncology, Pediatric Oncology, Radiation Oncology, and Pathology.
5. Is graduate education offered at the Institute?
Yes. The website includes sections on educational programs, current students, regulations, and student admissions.
6. Where can I find the student admission requirements?
Graduate applications for master's and doctoral programs at the Academic Programs within our Institute are made through the Institute of Health Sciences. Therefore, applicants must meet the Application Requirements and obtain the Required Documents listed on the Institute of Health Sciences website.
Applications will be made online by obtaining a member Username and Password via the link http://enstitu.hacettepe.edu.tr/aday.jsp. However, to finalize the application, applicants must apply in person to the Institute of Health Sciences Student Affairs Office with the required documents.
7. Which graduate degrees are offered?
According to the graduate lists, master's (science specialization) and doctoral degrees are awarded.
8. What is KENAREK?
It is the HU Cancer Institute Research Ethics Committee; its scope, member list, and application information are provided on the TR website.
9. How do I apply to KENAREK?
The application process and relevant guidelines are explained on the "KENAREK > Basvurular" page of the TR website.
10. How is the Institute's management structured?
It consists of the Director, Deputy Directors, Institute Secretary, Institute Council, Board of Management, and Coordinators' Board.
11. Where can I find information on academic staff?
You can access lists of academic staff, research assistants, and administrative staff through the "Staff" menu on the website.
12. What are the Institute's priority research areas?
There is a dedicated page titled "Priority Research Areas" on the website; details are listed there.
13. What are the ongoing research studies?
Research is carried out in areas such as primary-secondary-tertiary cancer prevention, psychosocial support and palliative care, cancer registry, genetic counseling, cancer immunology and biology, and artificial intelligence and nanotechnology in radiotherapy. The Institute also participates in collaborative work related to clinical phase studies.
14. Is there information about project calls?
Yes. Links are provided to calls such as the TÜBİTAK Rapid Support, National New Ideas and Products, and Career Development programs on the main page “AnaSayfa”.
15. Does the Institute contribute to scientific events?
Yes. It regularly takes part collaboratively in the Hacettepe Oncology Symposium and various conferences and training meetings.
16. Where can I access the academic calendar?
You can access the current calendar on the "Academic Calendar" page of the website.
17. Is a monthly education program published?
Yes, you can access it through the "Monthly Education Program" page in the main menu.
18. Is there information about the Institute's graduates?
Yes. The "Our Graduates" section on the homepage includes graduate lists organized by department.
19. Is there a version of the website in another language?
Yes, you can switch to the Turkish version via the "TR" link at the top of the page.
20. Where can I follow announcements?
You can follow symposium, certificate program, and project announcements through the "Announcements" section on the homepage.