For several years now, an increasing number of young people have been diagnosed with colorectal cancer (early-onset colorectal carcinoma, EOCRC). The project “Science Snack: Colorectal Cancer Prevention for Young People” aims to educate people aged 20–45 in an accessible, science-based, and peer-to-peer manner about risk factors, the role of the microbiome, diet, fiber, exercise, as well as symptoms and prevention.

An award-winning project by female students at the Technical University of Munich (TUM) as part of the 2026 University Competition