12 May 2026
Valuable oversight helps drive progress against pancreatic cancer
Support Casper is committed to developing innovative treatments for one of the deadliest forms of cancer. This work is made possible by thousands of donors, and we owe it to them to operate with a clear and accountable structure. Alongside our management board, the foundation has a Supervisory Board and a Scientific Advisory Council. What do these bodies do, and why do they matter?
Supervisory Board: safeguarding direction and integrity
The management board of Stichting Overleven met Alvleesklierkanker is accountable to the Supervisory Board. It oversees the implementation of strategy, budgets and the foundation's overall direction, while also acting as a critical sounding board. It safeguards the long-term vision and checks that every euro received is used in pursuit of the foundation's objectives. This provides assurance that we operate responsibly, transparently and with financial integrity.
“It is a privilege to chair the Supervisory Board of Stichting Overleven met Alvleesklierkanker (Support Casper). Having overcome breast cancer two years ago, I am deeply committed to this important goal: ensuring that people with pancreatic cancer can also look forward to survival. Together with my fellow supervisors and the foundation, I will do everything I can to advance this mission.”
— Cora van Nieuwenhuizen, Chair of the Supervisory Board
Scientific Advisory Council: guiding medical innovation
The Scientific Advisory Council is made up of independent experts who safeguard the scientific quality of the research we fund. They assess new project proposals and closely monitor ongoing studies. Their rigorous scrutiny helps ensure that we invest in research with the strongest potential to deliver tomorrow's breakthroughs.
“Since beginning my research career in 1995, I have focused on understanding the immune response to cancer and translating that knowledge into effective treatments. The clinical breakthrough of immunotherapy has improved treatment prospects for several types of cancer. I want to use my expertise and experience to help find better treatments for pancreatic cancer by advising the foundation on the research most likely to achieve that goal.”
— Professor Sjoerd van der Burg, Chair of the Scientific Advisory Council
Working together for a hopeful future
The oversight of the Supervisory Board and the scientific scrutiny of the Advisory Council are essential to our foundation. They allow us to pursue promising scientific opportunities while remaining financially and administratively responsible. Together with our supervisors, advisers and your indispensable support, we are working towards a future in which pancreatic cancer is no longer incurable.