♦ Dr Renuka Iyer was appointed as the Chief Medical Officer (CMO) of the National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN). Her appointment, effective from 26 February 2026. 

♦ Iyer currently serves as Professor of Oncology at Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center, where she also leads the Gastrointestinal Oncology section and oversees medical oncology across its care network. She is board certified in internal medicine and oncology.

♦ As CMO, Dr Iyer will guide the NCCN Guidelines programme, which includes 90 evidence-based clinical pathways updated frequently across cancer prevention, treatment, and supportive care.