The Lancet Commission has appointed Dr. Naveen Salins as its new Commissioner, leading a study on the humanitarian crisis of cancer in low-resource regions. The commission, consisting of experts from Europe, Asia, Africa, South America, and Oceania, will focus on palliative medicine and cancer care.
The Lancet Commission, led by Dr. Salins, will analyze the disparity between biomedical and humanitarian aspects of cancer care from November 15-17, 2023, and Toronto in 2024. Their mission is to develop strategic approaches, examining political economy, value systems, and commercial drivers affecting resource allocation for cancer research, education, and clinical care. Dr. Salins, a Professor and Head of the Palliative Medicine Department at Kasturba Medical College Manipal, is the coordinator of Manipal Comprehensive Cancer Care Centre and Associate Dean of Research. He received the prestigious international palliative care award from the European Association of Palliative.
Dr. HS Ballal, Pro-Chancellor of Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE), and Dr. MD Venkatesh, Vice-Chancellor of MAHE, congratulate Dr. Naveen Salins on this remarkable achievement. Dr. Padmaraj Hegde, Dean of Kasturba Medical College, and Dr. Sharath Rao, Pro Vice Chancellor, Health Sciences, Kasturba Medical College, commended Dr. Salins for his dedication and expertise in advancing cancer care and research.
