| Category | Key Details |
|---|---|
| Appointment | Dr Renuka Iyer appointed as Chief Medical Officer (CMO) of National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN). Effective from 26 February 2026. |
| About NCCN | Not-for-profit alliance of leading US cancer centers. Publishes 90 clinical practice guidelines, updated annually. Focus areas: education, global collaborations, policy advocacy, drug compendia. |
| Dr Iyer's Background | - Current Role: Section Chief of Gastrointestinal Oncology, Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center. - Education: Grant Medical College, Cornell residency, Roswell Park fellowship. |
| Expertise & Research | Specialist in gastrointestinal cancers, immunotherapy, biomarker research. Published extensively, served on NCCN Guidelines Steering Committee (since 2023), contributed to oncology guidelines. |
| Key Responsibilities | Oversee NCCN Clinical Practice Guidelines, compendia, global education programs, policy initiatives, and strategic research frameworks. |
| Significance | NCCN expanding global outreach, equity in cancer care, digital guideline tools. Dr Iyer's leadership expected to strengthen standardization of cancer care worldwide. |
| Static Facts | - Name: Dr Renuka Iyer - New Role: NCCN CMO - Effective Date: 26 Feb 2026 - Education: Grant Medical College, Cornell, Roswell Park - NCCN Guidelines: 90, updated annually. |

