The IT working group has set itself the goal of identifying the IT needs of BZKF researchers, advising on IT projects and, if necessary, mediating in existing IT structures or promoting the establishment of IT-specific project groups. The IT working group meetings take place once a quarter. In addition to the AG IT members, the heads of the study groups, lighthouses and working groups are also invited. At the AG IT meetings, existing IT project groups report on the status quo and at the same time new IT requirements are given time for a pitch. In addition, IT impulse presentations are given on IT structures in existing projects or thematically related consortia (e.g. NCT, see last meeting of the IT working group). https://koopex.uk-erlangen.de/x/bYFGDg ) will be held. The next AG IT meeting will take place in the first quarter of 2026. IT requirements/questions/comments can nevertheless be submitted at any time to the central IT coordination team at kerstin.rossmann@bzkf.de at any time. In addition, information on relevant topics will be disseminated via the BZKF newsletter and transparent minutes will be kept at https://koopex.uk-erlangen.de/x/4YkJB is ensured.

Active project groups under the AG IT:

• PG ProKnow
• PG 64e-IT
• PG Study register

Planned topics:

• Technical infrastructures for secure central data analysis
• Support of the PG PROM/AG Patient Orientation
• Foundation of the PG REDCap
• Cooperation with the Cancer Registry WG
• Keynote speech from the DKTK (Munich site)
• Keynote speech AYA study (IT infrastructure)
• Keynote lecture Use Case Liver Tumor/BORN
• And much more

New members are welcome at any time, please send the contact details (email/location) of the persons and the role/position in the BZKF to kerstin.rossmann@bzkf.de.