Abbreviations

Abbreviations

GMB

Adult glioblastoma

pHGG

Paediatric high-grade glioma

UNCAN

EU initiative for understanding cancer

MRI

Magnetic resonance imaging 

SOC

Standard of care

I/O

Immuno-oncology

TTF

Tumour treating fields

Research and Innovation Action for improving the clinical outcome of malignant brain tumours in adults and children with tailored immunotherapy treatments

A Horizon Europe project funded by the EU, Switzerland, and the UK

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About the project

GLIOMATCH is a Horizon Europe project dedicated to pioneering targeted treatments for brain cancer. Led by KU Leuven, the project brings together more than a dozen partners from ten EU member states to advance personalised medicine for one of the most lethal cancer types. In line with Europe’s Beating Cancer Plan, GLIOMATCH contributes to the EU Cancer Mission’s objectives through the ‘Understanding (Tumour-Host) Interactions’ Cluster. By making technology for customised treatments accessible to clinicians, GLIOMATCH aims to relieve the burden brain tumours place on patients, families, and healthcare systems across Europe.

Find out more about the GLIOMATCH project by watching our explainer video. In the video, Prof. Frederik De Smet (KUL), GLIOMATCH project coordinator, breaks down the project’s objectives, innovation, and overall structure.

News

International Childhood Cancer Day 2026

On International Childhood Cancer Day, GLIOMATCH highlights the urgent need for research into paediatric high-grade gliomas (pHGGs), rare and aggressive brain tumours affecting children. With a median survival of just over one year and no curative treatment available, collaborative research efforts are essential to better understand the disease, develop dedicated models, and tailor therapies that improve outcomes and quality of life for young patients and their families.

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World Cancer Day 2026

On World Cancer Day 2026, GLIOMATCH highlights the importance of placing patient perspectives at the heart of cancer research, particularly for glioblastoma, one of the most aggressive and difficult-to-treat brain tumours.

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