Launch of WCT Evidence Explorer: accessing trustworthy evidence on cancer classification
25 June 2026
On site: IARC Auditorium; Remote participation availableThe launch of the WCT Evidence Explorer tool took place on 25 June 2026 at the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) in Lyon, France.
This one-day event introduced the WHO Classification of Tumours (WCT) Evidence Explorer, an innovative decision support tool designed to strengthen evidence-based cancer classification and pathology, and provided a forum to discuss current developments in evidence-based pathology.
Developed within the European Union (EU)-funded project titled Mapping the Evidence for the WHO Classification of Tumours: a Living Evidence Gap Map by Tumour Type (WCT EVI MAP), under the umbrella of the International Collaboration for Cancer Classification and Research (IC3R), the WCT Evidence Explorer tool uses evidence gap maps to help users explore existing research, identify knowledge gaps, and support transparent, data-driven decision-making related to the WHO Classification of Tumours.
Participants had the opportunity to test and explore the tool, discover its key features, and see how it can be used by researchers, practitioners, policy-makers, and citizens. The event also showcased project results, enabled engagement with the project team, and fostered connections among users and stakeholders shaping the future of evidence-based pathology.
