Gender Data Gap in Cancer in Karlsruhe: Why Fair Research Can Change Lives
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Gender Data Gap in Cancer: How Gender-Sensitive Research is Changing Medicine
Why do men and women get cancer at different rates, and why do they often respond differently to treatments? The public lecture by Prof. Dr. Dr. Sonja Loges on November 12, 2026, at KIT InformatiKOM addresses the medical consequences of gender-specific data gaps.
When Medical Data Doesn't Represent All People
Modern cancer medicine is developing rapidly. At the same time, research has yet to adequately consider biological differences between men and women everywhere. Sex chromosomes and hormones affect disease progression, treatment responses, and risks. If these factors are insufficiently considered in preclinical studies or clinical trials, data gaps arise that have immediate implications for diagnostics and treatment.
Focus on Lung Cancer and Personalized Oncology
Prof. Dr. Dr. Sonja Loges, head of the Department of Personalized Medical Oncology at the German Cancer Research Center, provides an overview of the field of gender-specific oncology. A particular focus is on lung cancer, where differences between men and women become particularly evident. The lecture shows how a more precise data foundation can contribute to more targeted and effective cancer therapies.
Science in Dialogue with Society
The evening is part of the lecture series Colloquium Fundamentale of the Studium Generale. Forum Science and Society at the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology. Under the title At the Pulse of the Future. Perspectives on Medicine and the Healthcare System of Tomorrow, the series addresses central questions about artificial intelligence, biotechnology, robotics, patient data, and ethical healthcare during the winter semester 2026/2027. As a side event, Colloquium Fundamentale is also integrated into the science series EFFEKTE of the city of Karlsruhe.
Atmosphere and Event Experience
In the atrium of InformatiKOM, the audience can expect a scientifically grounded evening with societal relevance. The event combines medical expertise with understandable communication and opens up space for new perspectives on research, healthcare, and fair treatment. The event management of Studium Generale focuses on direct exchange between science and society.
Conclusion: Thinking About Medicine More Equitably
The lecture highlights why gender-sensitive research is indispensable for cancer medicine. Those who want to understand current developments in personalized oncology and discuss the future of a fairer healthcare system will experience an informative evening of high social significance at KIT InformatiKOM.
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