Our research focuses on finding new ways to optimize the diagnostics and management of colorectal cancer (CRC) with the aim of increasing patient survival and reducing long-term effects of the disease.

The CRC Center was established to bring together clinicians and basic researchers within different disciplines to combine their expertise to address important and complex challenges in managing colorectal cancer. Research activity at the centre focuses on early detection of colorectal cancer, tailoring treatment to the individual CRC patient and evaluating response, and improving the long-term outcome of colorectal cancer. The Centre has a translational research approach where clinicians and basic researchers work together to convert basic knowledge into practical applications to optimize the management of CRC and increase survival and quality of life.

Our research focuses on both clinical aspects of CRC management, as well as understanding the molecular mechanisms in the development and progression of CRC. Close interaction and dialog between basic scientists at NTNU and clinicians at St. Olavs hospital facilitates the rapid conversion of basic research knowledge into practical applications that aim to improve the management of CRC.

Colorectal Cancer (CRC) research Center approach combines large clinical and population-based studies, studies on patient material from unique CRC biobanks and basic research studying mechanisms in cells, organoids and animal models.

The CRC Center is a research group affiliated the Unit for Gastroenterology and Inflammation at Department of Clinical and Molecular Medicine (IKOM). IKOM is one of eight departments at the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, NTNU. We are located at Campus Øya and St. Olavs hospital in Trondheim.