In the IEPOR of the NASU operates a Specialized Academic Council D 26.155.01 with the right to accept for consideration and conduct the procedure of defense of Theses for the degree of Doctor of Medical and Biological Sciences in the specialty 14.01.07 — «Oncology» until December 23, 2025.

The activity of the council is approved by the Order of the Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine dated 12.23.2022 No. 1166. 

The Specialized Scientific Council D 26.155.01 enlists 15 members 

Chairman of the Specialized Scientific Council – Vasyl F. CHEKHUN, Advisor of the Institute’s Directorate, Academician of NAS of Ukraine, Professor, D. Sci. (Med.), specialty 14.01.07 – Oncology (medical sciences).

Deputy Chairman of the Specialized Scientific Council – Lubov G. BUCHYNSKA, Director of the Institute, Professor, Dr.Sci.(Biol.), specialty 14.01.07 – Oncology (biology sciences).