The Centre Léon Bérard is a center for the fight against cancer, based in Lyon in the Auvergne Rhône-Alpes region of France – a hospital that is dedicated 100% to cancer care and research. 

The Centre Léon Bérard is at one and the same time a medical care facility, a research center and a center of education and training.

The Executive Director of the CLB is Prof. Jean-Yves Blay, appointed on December 1, 2014. He is supported by:

Damien Sebileau, Deputy Executive Director

Dr. Philippe Zrounba, Deputy Executive Director for Medical Affairs

Prof. Patrick Mehlen, Director of Basic Research and Director of Translational Research and Innovation

Dr. David Pérol, Director of Clinical Research & Innovation

As part of its strategic initiative for 2016-2021, the CLB is pursuing its policy of developing partnerships and collaborations at the national, European and international levels. It is the second center for the fight against cancer in France to have been accredited (in 2017) by the European Organization of Cancer Institutes (OECI), following Gustave Roussy.

Top-quality research with an international outlook

On its site, the Centre Léon Bérard is developing excellent cancer research with a focus on innovation.

Research is one of the three essential missions of the centers for the fight against cancer in France and in the world as a whole, together with care and education. The research conducted on our site enjoys international recognition and a major part of it is funded through donations and bequests from individuals, associations and companies.

Care – Achieving a balance between innovation and humanity 

The Centre Léon Bérard’s mission is to offer excellent care to people with cancer. The organization of its care is multidisciplinary, bringing together doctors of all specialties, together with the care staff, and also involving the patient in his or her care pathway. Innovation as well as care are available to all, without additional charges. There is a particular focus on support and assistance for our patients and their families.

Are you a patient who is resident abroad and who would like to receive treatment at the Centre Léon Bérard? Please contact our International Patients unit with this form

Prevention is an important basis of the Centre Léon Bérard's strategic initiative for 2016-2021, with the development of our screening services (breast and colorectal cancer) and patient follow-up during and after their cancer. Elsewhere, two departments - Cancer Environment and Public Health - are also developing prevention programs