Arunah Chandran, MD, MSc, MPH, DrPH

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Public Health Officer
International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC)

Dr Chandran is a Public Health Officer at the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC), the specialised cancer agency of the World Health Organization (WHO). A medical doctor by training, she works at the intersection of health systems strengthening, public policy, and implementation research. In her current role, Dr Chandran leads the design, implementation, and evaluation of equitable cancer prevention and early detection initiatives to improve cancer outcomes globally. 

Updated: January 2026