MENU SEARCH The Netherlands Cancer Institute The Netherlands Cancer Institute comprises an internationally acclaimed research institute as well as a dedicated cancer clinic. This combination ensures rapid translation of basic research into clinical applications: today’s research for tomorrow’s cure. Our science Working at the NKI Research groups Cancer cell shuts the door on immune cell Tumors bend over backward in their attempts to keep the immune system at bay. Scientists currently do not fully understand how they manage to do that. One particular molecule discovered at the Netherlands Cancer Institute appears to be of great importance in this regard, according to new research published on November 16 in Cell Reports. A drug is already in the works. LEARN MORE Latest news Dutch-Nordic Alliance for Precision Cancer Medicine launched 26-11-2021 Cancer cell shuts the door on immune cell 16-11-2021 Sixma lab featured in Oncode quarterly 10-11-2021 Dutch institutions sign transparency agreement about their research using animals 02-11-2021 MORE NEWS The NKI is an internationally renowned cancer research institute in Amsterdam with a long history of important contributions to the basic and clinical sciences that have deeply influenced our understanding of cancer and the control and treatment of the disease. Harold Varmus Professor of Medicine at Weill Cornell Medical College / Nobel Laureate in Physiology or Medicine (1989) / Former Director National Institutes of Health and National Cancer Institute Support our science? LEARN MORE Learn more about our... Our Science News & Events Visit our hospital website Antoni van Leeuwenhoek Today's research for tomorrow's cure About us The Netherlands Cancer Institute is among the world’s best comprehensive cancer centers, combining innovative fundamental, translational, and clinical research with dedicated patient care. Our research institute gratefully acknowledges funding from the Dutch Ministry of Health, Welfare and Sport, the Dutch Cancer Society, and individual donors. Contact Plesmanlaan 121 1066CX Amsterdam 020 512 9111 communicatie@nki.nl Quick links Vacancies News Contact us Media & Press Follow us on Disclaimer Privacy statement Cookies This site uses cookies No thanks Got it