The CDDF multi-stakeholder workshop on Impact of the Microbiome on Cancer Growth and Therapy is organised by the Cancer Drug Development Forum (CDDF) in cooperation with the Munich Tumour Centre (TZM), with the aim of enhancing the understanding of the human microbiome and its critical role in cancer growth and treatment. The workshop provides comprehensive insights into the human microbiome and its application to cancer research as well as valuable opportunities to establish network in the emerging microbiome field.

The first edition of this workshop will be held on 15/16 February 2019 in Munich, Germany and provide comprehensive insights into the human microbiome and its application to cancer research as well as valuable opportunities to establish network in the emerging microbiome field. It will offer small group lectures and interactive discussions to effectively exchange expertise and broaden perspectives. The lectures will focus on the links between the human microbiome and cancer with a special attention to inflammation and immune system.