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Looking back at Alpe d’HuZes 2025

Every year, hundreds of participants cycle up Alpe d’Huez to raise funds for cancer research. 
For Oncode Institute, Alpe d'HuZes is more than a challenge — it’s a symbol of community, perseverance, and purpose.

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Our Impact at Alpe d’HuZes 2025

At Alpe d’HuZes 2025, more than 150 Oncode Institute researchers came together to raise over €350,000 for cancer research.

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Alpe d’HuZes 2025 Recap: Oncode Institute on the Mountain

Relive the day through our recap article — from the early-morning departure to the final climbs up Alpe d’Huez. Discover how researchers, patients, families and supporters created an unforgettable AD6 experience in support of cancer research.

Alpe d'HuZes 2025 Video Stories

In this video series, Oncode researchers, patients and partners share what Alpe d’HuZes means to them. Each story brings you closer to the people behind the climb — their motivations, emotions and hopes for better cancer treatments.
 

Why We Climb:

Why we climb from three unique perspectives— Oncode Institute Scientific Director Jan Paul, Oncode Investigator Sarah Derks, and Oncode Researcher Job Kesselaar—on why AD6 matters for cancer research. Includes highlights and the thousands raised.

Departure — Heading to Alpe d’Huez:

Oncode researchers, staff, and volunteers set off by bus from the Netherlands in the early morning, heading to Alpe d’Huez for the annual Alpe d’HuZes event.

Our Mission and Participation at AD6 2025 — Scientific Director Jan Paul Medema:

Scientific Director and Oncode Investigator Jan Paul Medema talks about what motivates his sixth Alpe d’HuZes climb, the 150 Oncode researchers he brought to the mountain, and the ties with the Alpe d’HuZes organisation.

Day of the Climb — Moments on the Mountain:

From the first climbs in the dark to emotional finish-line moments, this video captures cyclists, supporters, and participants experiencing the Alpe d’HuZes event day.

Patient & Research — Inge Reus & Antoinette van Weverwijk:

Patient expert Inge Reus and Oncode postdoctoral fellow Antoinette van Weverwijk share their perspectives on Alpe d’HuZes, as we follow them and others crossing the finish line on Alpe d’Huez.

Interview with Sarah Derks, Oncode Investigator:

Oncode Investigator Sarah Derks shares what drives her to take part in Alpe d’HuZes.

Interview with Oncode Researcher Job Kesselaar:

Oncode Researcher and PhD candidate Job Kesselaar talks about the strength of the Oncode Institute community and his own experience with cancer.

AD6 2025 Stories & Interviews

Dive into the Alpe d’HuZes 2025 experience with personal stories from the people who climbed, supported and organised the event. These spotlight articles show the faces, motivation and dedication behind Oncode Institute’s presence on the mountain.

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