Nikolai Goncharenko

Director

Institut National du Cancer (INC) Luxembourg

Dr Nikolai Goncharenko, born in Kyiv, Ukraine, is a German national with a career in molecular biology, innovation management, and public health. He graduated from Kyiv National Taras Shevchenko University with a degree in Biochemistry & Molecular Biology. He also holds a Ph.D. in Molecular Biology from Humboldt University of Berlin. His earlier research at the Max-Delbrück-Centre for Molecular Medicine (Berlin) focused on immunological aspects of dendritic cell activation. Additionally, he earned a Master’s degree in Innovation Management & Entrepreneurship from the University of Luxembourg. Fluent in several languages, he has worked across academia, consulting, and the public sector, focusing on cancer research and biomedical management in the domain of cancer. His professional expertise include managing clinical studies, advising on healthcare market strategies, and de novo setting up public and not-for-profit entities. Currently serving as Director at the Institut National du Cancer (INC) in Luxembourg, Dr Goncharenko has extensive experience in leading public health initiatives, strategic project management, and fostering international collaborations.