Governance

UICC is governed by its member organisations, who meet in a general assembly, held virtually shortly before the World Cancer Congress, every two years. Between assemblies, a board of directors, elected by the General Assembly, acts as the executive body of UICC.

A group of the Board of Directors 2022-2024 pose for a photo at the World Cancer Congress 2022 in Geneva, Switzerland (October 2022)
Anil D'Cruz receiving an ovation at the General Assembly 2018 held during World Cancer Congress 2018 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

The General Assembly is the supreme governing body of the Union for International Cancer Control. 

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A group of the Board of Directors 2022-2024 pose for a photo at the World Cancer Congress 2022 in Geneva, Switzerland (October 2022)

Between assemblies, a board of 16 directors, elected by the General Assembly, acts as the governing body of UICC.

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Professor Jeff Dunn, UICC President 2022-2024

Professor Jeff Dunn from Australia is UICC President 2022-2024.

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Ulrika Årehed Kågström – President-elect 2022-2024

Ulrika Årehed Kågström from Sweden is President-elect 2022-2024.

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Photo of Cary Adams, CEO of UICC

Dr Cary Adams has been the Chief Executive Officer of the Union for International Cancer Control (UICC) since 2009.

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Last update

Thursday 04 May 2023

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