IARC and the European Commission’s Joint Research Centre launch a call for experts on cervical cancer screening, diagnosis, and management

As part of the European Commission (EC) Initiative on Cervical Cancer (EC-CvC) and Europe’s Beating Cancer Plan, the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) and the EC Joint Research Centre (JRC) have launched an open call for experts to develop screening guidelines and quality assurance schemes for Europe.

The EC-CvC will develop the European clinical practice guidelines for cervical cancer primary prevention, screening, and diagnosis and the European quality assurance scheme for the entire cancer care pathway, including rehabilitation, palliative care, and surveillance.

IARC will draw on its experience in developing guidelines and its international networks in cancer screening to implement this initiative in collaboration with the JRC. This approach promotes a unified front in tackling cervical cancer at the European Union level, and is modelled on similar EC initiatives on breast cancer (ECIBC) and colorectal cancer (ECICC).

The aim of the call, launched via the JRC website, is to select a diverse pool of clinical, scientific, and technical experts, patients, and caregivers to provide input, evaluate evidence, and build consensus. A working group, chair, and co-chair will be also selected from the candidate pool.

Online applications are open for all clinical, scientific, and technical experts in areas related to the initiative as well as for patients and/or caregivers. To apply for the first selection round, please complete the online application by 29 November 2023. The call is ongoing and will remain open after that date for future selection rounds.

Access the online form Read more about the expertise required for candidates Read more about the JRC’s initiatives on breast cancer and colorectal cancer