The DPC eV sees itself as an association of German-speaking scientists whose scientific interest is directed towards research into the pancreas and its diseases.
To this end, the association primarily dedicates itself to the following tasks:
• To promote the exchange of information between basic and clinical researchers whose interest relates to the pancreas and its diseases
• The promotion, planning and organization of an annual scientific meeting to enable the exchange of scientific information on all aspects of the physiology and pathophysiology of the pancreas and on experimental and clinical pancreas research
• The promotion of joint scientific projects
• The promotion of young scientists in pancreatological research
• Information about national and international activities in the field of pancreatological research