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The International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) is part of the World Health Organization.

IARC's mission is to coordinate and conduct research on the causes of human cancer, the mechanisms of carcinogenesis, and to develop scientific strategies for cancer control. The Agency is involved in both epidemiological and laboratory research and disseminates scientific information through publications, meetings, courses, and fellowships.
 
IARC News
Launch of the European Cancer Observatory
05/05/2009 -
In partnership with the French Canceropôle CLARA, the Greater Lyon authority, the Rhône Département and additional support from the DG Sanco of the European Union, IARC launched the European Cancer Observatory website, for quicker and more user-friendly access to cancer mapping and tabulation in Europe.
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IARC Day 2009
22/04/2009 -
The traditional IARC Day will take place Wednesday, 13th May 2009 at the IARC headquarters.
See programme
The New England Journal of Medicine
02/04/2009 -
HPV Screening for Cervical Cancer in Rural India
The New England Journal of Medicine, April 2 2009
Volume 360:1385-1394, Number 14
Sankaranarayanan R, Nene BM, F.R.C.P., Shastri SS., Jayant K., Muwonge R. et al.
Full Text , IARC Press Release No 195
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