Data-Driven Hope: New DELI Tool Empowers Policymakers in the Fight Against Colorectal Cancer

As colorectal cancer (CRC) remains a critical health challenge across Europe, the ONCODIR project is introducing a game-changer for public health: the DELI Predictive Analytics engine as part of the wider DELI policy analytics tool and dashboard. Moving away from “one-size-fits-all” models, this digital “structured sandbox” empowers policymakers to build data-grounded strategies tailored to specific populations.

Looking Ahead

The goal of the ONCODIR project is clear: to move beyond intuition and toward decisions grounded in robust data and predictive modeling. As healthcare systems face increasing pressure to allocate resources effectively, tools like DELI will play a crucial role in shaping more targeted prevention strategies.

Stay Tuned

 Further details on the DELI predictive analytics methodology will be presented at the upcoming ICIMTH conference in July 2026, with a comprehensive publication outlining the full DELI tool planned for a subsequent release.


Authors & Infographic by Giorgos Dritsakis, PhD and Katerina Argyri, PhD (ICCS)