The NCT Heidelberg Members are scientific units, centers, hospitals and departments of the German Cancer Research Center (DKFZ), the Heidelberg University Hospital (UKHD), the Heidelberg Medicine Faculty of the Heidelberg University and the Thoraxklinik Heidelberg that distinguish themselves through:

• A significant focus on cancer research and cancer medicines.
• Scientific and clinical excellence in oncology.
• Close interaction and willingness to work in the NCT. This includes joint research activities, applications, publications and patient services.
• A willingness to use own resources such as personnel or equipment in order to achieve the programmatic objectives of the NCT.