The LCTR-Centre will provide an interface between fundamental, epidemiological and clinical research, aiming at : Reinforcing the long-term cooperation between the two institutions, while bringing together the resources and research expertise of the CHL and the LIH; Providing an interface between fundamental, epidemiological and clinical research to produce new scientific and medical knowledge in compliance with ethical and legal rules; Fostering technological innovation and its transfer into current clinical practice, enabling a multi-stakeholders value creation; Implementing a new integrated model of effective translational teams to develop personalised medicine solutions to improve the efficacy of major chronic diseases prevention, diagnosis and treatment for the good of populations; Holding promise for addressing thorny and persistent health disparities, in consistency with the national strategic priority for increasing healthcare effectiveness while decreasing the economic burden of health costs.