The Cancer Drug Development Forum – CDDF is the platform for all stakeholders involved in the development of cancer drugs.

Accelerating the Development and Delivery of

Effective Oncology Treatments

to Patients

 

Cancer Drug Development Forum (CDDF) is a neutral, non–competitive platform

for multi-stakeholder discussions and collaboration in the development of cancer drugs.

 

CANCER DRUG DEVELOPMENT FORUM

The leading non-competitive drug development platform working to stimulate the advancement and accessibility of cancer treatment.

Unique Multi-Stakeholder Platform

Patients

Patients are the cornerstone of CDDF’s mission and central to our multi-stakeholder discussions. Patients and advocacy groups are invited to join the CDDF multi-stakeholder community and make their voices heard. Check out collaborative opportunities and grants available to patients.

Industry

The CDDF provides the healthcare industry with unique opportunities to collaborate with diverse stakeholders and take part in open dialogue to accelerate oncology drug development. Discover the CDDF Industry Membership Program and engage with key experts in oncology.

Academia

The CDDF fosters advancement and innovation in cancer research by creating a collaborative platform for academics to share knowledge and expertise with a multi-stakeholder audience. Join CDDF’s discussions on the latest developments and explore opportunities to contribute.

Regulators & HTAs

The CDDF convenes discussions on key topics in oncology, fostering a balanced exchange of perspectives. Regulators and HTA agencies can gain valuable insights and stay informed on emerging trends through our productive dialogue. Explore collaboration opportunities and join our community.

Key Takeaways from the CDDF Multi-Stakeholder Workshop on Enabling smarter clinical trials to optimise patient care (17 November – 18 November 2025)

The first day of the CDDF Multi-Stakeholder Workshop on Enabling smarter clinical trials to optimise patient care Deploying data to design and deliver better trials 17 – 18 November 2025, Hybrid Workshop – Brussels, BE set the stage for insightful discussions on the...

Key Takeaways of CDDF Webinar : “Transformation of future clinical trials using AI-enhanced imaging biomarkers”

The Cancer Drug Development Forum (CDDF) is pleased to present key takeaways of our live webinar series on “AI and Big Data in Cancer Drug Development.” This series is designed to explore the transformative impact of artificial intelligence and big data on oncology....

ACT EU:Workshop on the Use of External Controls for Evidence Generation in Regulatory Decision-Making

ACT EU is pleased to announce a hybrid workshop on 3 November 2025: “Workshop on the Use of External Controls for Evidence Generation in Regulatory Decision-Making” Registration: Please register via the ACT EU website here: Workshop Registration The Methodology...

NEW PUBLICATION – WHITE PAPER: Overcoming the barriers to treatment of rare cancer patients in the era of precision oncology: A call to action.

The Cancer Drug Development Forum (CDDF) is delighted to announce that the White Paper - “Overcoming the Barriers to Treatment of Rare Cancer”- has been published, following its “Innovation and Access in Rare Cancers” hybrid workshop held on 23-24 September 2024 in...

NEW PUBLICATION – WHITE PAPER: Dose Optimization in Cancer Drug Development – Review and Outcome of a Multi-Stakeholder Workshop

The Cancer Drug Development Forum (CDDF) is pleased to announce the release of a White Paper developed following the multi-stakeholder workshop “Dose Optimization in Cancer Drug Development,” held on 3–4 April 2023 in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, as a hybrid event....

Upcoming ACT EU Multi-Stakeholder Platform Advisory Group in June

  Upcoming ACT EU Multi-Stakeholder Platform Advisory Group in June The Multi-stakeholder Platform Advisory Group (MSP Advisory Group) forms part of the ACT EU multi-stakeholder platform (ACT EU MSP), which aims to provide regulators and stakeholders with a...

Key Takeaways CDDF Live Webinar series – Bayesian Framework: Bayesian Approaches in Oncology Drug Development: Introduction and Motivations

The Cancer Drug Development Forum (CDDF) held a live webinar on “Bayesian Approaches in Oncology Drug Development: Introduction and Motivations” on 14 May at 17:00 CET. Conducted by Purvi Prajapati (Eli Lilly) and Natasha Mulhemann (Cytel). The lectures were followed...

European Week Against Cancer: A United Effort to Raise Awareness and Inspire Action

European Week Against Cancer: A United Effort to Raise Awareness and Inspire Action 25–31 May 2025 Every year, from 25 to 31 May, Europe comes together to mark the European Week Against Cancer (EWAC) — an initiative led by the Association of European Cancer Leagues...

Key Takeaways from the CDDF Live Webinar on Project Data Sphere (April 2025)

🔔 📢 The Cancer Drug Development Forum (CDDF) held a live webinar on ““Using AI in assessing cancer treatment response on imaging: Project Data Sphere” on 23 April at 17:00 CEST. This webinar featured a key lecture given by Dr Sean Khozin (Project Data Sphere) followed...

CDDF Job Opening – Event Coordinator

[📣 🔔CDDF Job Opening - Event Coordinator] Are you passionate about organizing impactful events and ready to make a difference in the fight against cancer? The Cancer Drug Development Forum (CDDF), a not-for-profit organization dedicated to accelerating cancer drug...

CDDF Webinar: Bayesian Approaches in Drug Development (July 2024)

The recording of the recent CDDF webinar on Bayesian Approaches in Drug Development is available here. Enjoy the insightful talks from DRob Hemmings (Consilium, UK) followed by an interactive Q&A session.

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