Governance
UICC is governed by its member organisations, who meet in a general assembly, held virtually shortly before or after 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.
The General Assembly is the supreme governing body of the Union for International Cancer Control.
Between assemblies, a board of 16 directors, elected by the General Assembly, acts as the governing body of UICC.
Dr Zainab Shinkafi-Bagudu from Nigeria is UICC President 2026–2028.
CS Pramesh, from India, is UICC President-elect 2026-2028.
Dr Cary Adams has been the Chief Executive Officer of the Union for International Cancer Control (UICC) since 2009.
Last update
Thursday 07 May 2026