COVID-19 epidemic strongly affected cancer research in Italy: a survey of the Italian Cancer Society (SIC).

ABSTRACT:

Background

Italy was among the first countries hit by the pandemic of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection. The application of strict lockdown measures disproportionately affected both cancer patient care as well as basic and translational cancer research.

Materials and methods

The Italian Cancer Society (SIC) conducted a survey on the effect of lockdown on laboratories involved in cancer research in Italy. The survey was completed by 570 researchers at different stages of their career, working in cancer centers, research institutes and universities from 19 Italian regions.

Results

During the lockdown period, the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic emergency on face-to-face research activities was high, with a complete (47.7%) or partial

SUBMITTER: Bianchi F 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8176317 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature