Funding approved for personalised cancer vaccine research
13-07-26
At its meeting on 4 June, the Supervisory Board approved funding for Erasmus MC research into a personalised neoantigen vaccine for pancreatic cancer.
Foundations join forces to make the Tour de Pancreas a success
25-06-26
What began as an emotional journey by friends honouring Eck Roosen's final wish has grown into a meaningful sporting event supporting pancreatic cancer research.
Valuable oversight helps drive progress against pancreatic cancer
12-05-26
Support Casper funds innovative treatments for one of the deadliest cancers, made possible by thousands of donors.
International Volunteer Year 2026: the power of taking action
23-03-26
The United Nations has declared 2026 the International Year of Volunteers. For Support Casper, it is an opportunity to celebrate the people who give their time to our work.
Veiling op je Club benefits sports clubs and Support Casper
02-03-26
Hubert Habers has supported Support Casper for years through Veiling op je Club, helping sports clubs run successful auctions while raising money for pancreatic cancer research.
World Cancer Day: united for people with pancreatic cancer
04-02-26
Wednesday 4 February is World Cancer Day. Under the theme “United by Unique”, we recognise that every person's experience of pancreatic cancer is different.
Take on a sporting challenge for Support Casper during the Tour de Pancreas
19-01-26
Tour de Pancreas participants will take on Mont Ventoux for the sixth time. The event offers a sporting challenge for cyclists, runners and walkers.
Promising results for dendritic cell combination therapy
10-12-25
On 28 November, Nature Communications published the results of research into dendritic cell therapy for metastatic pancreatic cancer.
Latest developments in pancreatic cancer research and treatment
08-12-25
Longer survival and a good quality of life for everyone with pancreatic cancer: that is the shared goal of Support Casper and Deltaplan Alvleesklierkanker.
Support Casper and Deltaplan Alvleesklierkanker join forces
20-11-25
From November 2025, Support Casper and Deltaplan Alvleesklierkanker will work together to accelerate research and improve care.
Invitation: Building the Future Together symposium
06-11-25
Support Casper and Deltaplan Alvleesklierkanker are holding a symposium at Grand Hotel Huis ter Duin in Noordwijk on Thursday 20 November.
Generous gala donors fund the next phase of dendritic cell therapy
04-11-25
Nearly 400 guests at Grand Hotel Huis ter Duin in Noordwijk raised €1,101,550 for Support Casper.
Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month: collect, shop or fundraise
03-11-25
Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month is a time for remembrance, awareness and action, with World Pancreatic Cancer Day on 20 November.
Building a shared research infrastructure
27-10-25
New research projects often have to rebuild essential facilities from scratch. Support Casper is helping create shared infrastructure, knowledge and expertise.
From a chance conversation to a clinical trial
07-10-25
A vet and a pig farmer approached Professor Casper van Eijck with an unexpected idea involving an existing medicine. Their conversation led to a clinical study.
The Scientific Advisory Council keeps a close watch
01-10-25
Support Casper's Scientific Advisory Board assesses every funding application carefully, critically and independently.
Major choir concert in Schiedam supports pancreatic cancer research
29-09-25
Support Casper marks its tenth anniversary with a major concert by Inspire2LiveChoir and Choir4Hope in Schiedam on Saturday 8 November.
Tour de Pancreas 2025 raises more than €275,000
17-09-25
More than 150 participants and supporters travelled to Mont Ventoux for the Tour de Pancreas.
Behind the scenes of pancreatic cancer research with Songul
27-08-25
What happens behind the scenes of a Support Casper-funded study, and what does a clinician-researcher actually do?
Prospective LSV Minerva members raise €7,838.75
26-08-25
From 18 to 21 August, prospective LSV Minerva members collected donations for Support Casper during their introduction period.
Rob cycles from The Hague to Mont Ventoux
25-08-25
On 31 August, Rob will leave his home city of The Hague and cycle to Mont Ventoux under the motto “Ain't no mountain high enough”.
Will you fundraise for Support Casper?
28-07-25
Would you like to support our work? Individuals, teams and companies can create their own campaign on our fundraising website.
From primate virus to pancreatic cancer treatment
30-06-25
Adenoviruses show promise against several cancers that are difficult to treat, including pancreatic cancer. Professor Rob Hoeben explains the research.
Understanding the development of pancreatic cancer
21-05-25
Doctoral researcher Anke Onnekink is studying how pancreatic tumours develop at cellular level, which gene mutations are involved and why cancer sometimes returns after treatment.
New state-of-the-art flow cytometer
22-04-25
On Tuesday 22 April, Paul Boomkamp of the Erasmus MC Executive Board unveiled a state-of-the-art spectral flow cytometer, co-funded by De Westlandse Ride 2024.
Studying the effectiveness of viro-immunotherapy
31-03-25
Eftychia Stavrakaki is conducting pioneering research into how four different oncolytic viruses affect tumours and how effective they may be as treatments.
Vitesse collection raises €15,794.94
20-03-25
A collection during Vitesse's match against MVV, held in memory of Theo Bos, raised €15,794.94 for Support Casper.
4 February is World Cancer Day
04-02-25
World Cancer Day takes place every year on 4 February, drawing attention to the global impact of cancer.
Nikki Born becomes a Support Casper ambassador
15-01-25
Singer and photographer Nikki Born joins Support Casper as an ambassador, helping raise awareness among a wider and younger audience.
KWF grant enables further dendritic cell therapy research
19-12-2024
KWF has awarded a grant of almost €4 million for follow-up research into dendritic cell therapy.
Year-end tips for individuals and businesses
02-12-2024
The end of the year is a natural time to reflect and look ahead. Support Casper partner PwC shares practical points to consider.
Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month fundraising campaign begins
04-11-2024
Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month highlights the urgent need for more research and better treatments.
Professors combine expertise in new research
23-09-2024
Cell biologist Alfred Vertegaal and immunologist Thorbald van Hall have joined forces to search for a more effective pancreatic cancer treatment.
Tour de Pancreas 2024 raises €190,475
18-09-2024
More than 100 participants travelled to Mont Ventoux, reaching the summit by bicycle, on foot or by running on Saturday 14 September.
LSV Minerva collection raises €7,166
23-08-2024
From 19 to 22 August, 35 LSV Minerva students and members collected donations for Support Casper during their introduction period.
Four Days Marches achievement dedicated to Support Casper
23-07-2024
Eleven walkers dedicated their participation in the 106th Nijmegen Four Days Marches to Support Casper.
Press release: Benefit for Casper charity evening
18-07-2024
Youth Theatre Hofplein and De Tunes join forces for a Support Casper charity evening at the Hofplein Theatre on Monday 2 September 2024.
Dendritic cell therapy moves in the right direction
11-07-2024
Journal of Clinical Oncology publishes encouraging results from research into dendritic cell therapy for pancreatic cancer.
Effective treatment studies benefit from the right infrastructure
18-06-2024
Thanks to donations to Support Casper, dozens of doctors, researchers and scientific staff are now working on various research projects on pancreatic cancer.
Nigel Kooreman succeeds Casper van Eijck at Erasmus MC
08-03-2024
Surgeon and researcher Nigel Kooreman returns to the Netherlands to continue Professor Casper van Eijck's work at Erasmus MC.