The Internationalency for Research on Cancer

The International Agency for Research on Cancer is the specialized cancer agency of the World Health Organization.

The International Agency for Research on Cancer is the specialized cancer agency of the [World Health Organization](http://www.crunchbase.com/organization/world-health-organization). The objective of The International Agency for Research on Cancer is to promote international collaboration in cancer research. The agency is interdisciplinary bringing together skills in epidemiology, laboratory sciences, and biostatistics to identify the causes of cancer so that preventive measures can be adopted and the burden of disease and associated suffering reduced. A significant feature of The International Agency for Research on Cancer is its expertise in coordinating research across countries and organizations and its independent role as an international organization which facilitates this activity. The agency has a particular interest in conducting research in low- and middle-income countries through partnerships and collaborations with researchers in these regions. The International Agency for Research on Cancer is headquartered in Lyon, France.