President's Cancer Panel | Advisors to the President on the National Cancer Program

Members

Meet our members, who are appointed by the President of the United States to review the National Cancer Program

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About

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Reports

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An Opportunity to Prevent HPV Cancers with Vaccination

Our chair calls on stakeholders to renew their commitment to accelerating HPV vaccine uptake

Value, Affordability, and Innovation in Cancer Drug Treatment

This report recommends critical actions to ensure affordable access to high-value drugs

Members

Panel members are distinguished members of the scientific, research, and public communities appointed by the President of the United States to serve three-year terms.

Barbara K. Rimer, DrPH

Chair
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Barbara K. Rimer, DrPH

Chair

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Dean and Alumni Distinguished Professor
UNC Gillings School of Global Public Health

Dr. Rimer was appointed to the President's Cancer Panel by President Barack Obama in 2011. Dr. Rimer's work in the cancer field has guided national research, practice, and policy for more than 20 years. Her research has contributed to the evidence base in a number of cancer-related areas, including informed decision making, long-term maintenance of behavior changes, adherence to cancer prevention and early detection practices, and dissemination and implementation of evidence-based interventions.

Until 2015, Dr. Rimer served as Vice-Chair of the Task Force on Community Preventive Services at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. She was the first woman and behavioral scientist to chair the NCI's National Cancer Advisory Board. She has received numerous awards, including the 2004 Healthtrac Foundation Award for Health Education and the 2013 American Cancer Society's Medal of Honor.

Dr. Rimer received a BA and an MPH from the University of Michigan and a DrPH from the Johns Hopkins School of Hygiene and Public Health.

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About

Mission

The President's Cancer Panel monitors the activities of the National Cancer Program and reports to the President of the United States on barriers to progress in reducing the burden of cancer.

History

The President's Cancer Panel was established by law in 1971 when the National Cancer Act was signed by President Richard Nixon.

Process

The President's Cancer Panel conducts a series of meetings on a selected topic to gather input from key stakeholders. The Panel forms its recommendations, and findings are presented to the President of the United States.

Staff

Staff members of the President's Cancer Panel coordinate the work that advances the Panel's mission with support from a team of science writers and meeting planners.