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Italy ranks third for studies presented at European cancer congress
Italy ranks third worldwide for research abstracts presented at the European Society for Medical Oncology congress, behind the United States and China.
It is the top European country by this measure, repeating its position from last year.
The congress opens in Madrid and brings together more than 40,000 cancer specialists and doctors from over 180 countries.
Giuseppe Curigliano, the society’s elected president, said Italy’s showing was positive despite difficulties facing research in the country.
He said medical research is an important national asset and should be supported.
The event brings together a global oncology community, while the information available gives no further details about what follows.
Italy ranks third worldwide for the number of studies presented at the European Society for Medical Oncology congress, behind the United States and China.
The ranking is unchanged from the previous year, according to ESMO president-elect Giuseppe Curigliano.
Italy ranks first in Europe for scientific abstracts presented at the congress.
The congress opens in Madrid and is expected to bring together more than 40,000 oncologists and doctors from over 180 countries.
Curigliano said medical research should be encouraged and supported.
- Who
- Italy ranks third worldwide for studies presented; Giuseppe Curigliano, ESMO president-elect, reported the ranking.
- What
- Italy is third worldwide and first in Europe for the number of scientific abstracts presented at the congress.
- When
- The congress opens on October 23, 2026. The ranking is unchanged from the previous year.
- Where
- The congress is in Madrid, Spain.
- Why
- Not stated
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
Italy ranked third worldwide for studies presented at the ESMO congress.
The ESMO congress opens in Madrid, with Italy again ranked third worldwide and first in Europe for abstracts presented.
- Global ranking
- Italy is third, after the United States and China.
- European ranking
- Italy is first in Europe for scientific abstracts presented.
- Congress location
- Madrid, Spain
- Expected attendance
- More than 40,000 oncologists and doctors from over 180 countries.
- Reported by
- Giuseppe Curigliano, ESMO president-elect
What people are saying
medical research is an important asset and is also part of a country's ability to face unforeseen crises. It should therefore be encouraged and supported.
this is a very positive result.