Dr Saunthari Somasundaram is the President and Medical Director of the National Cancer Society of Malaysia (NCSM) with over 20 years of experience in cancer control. She has led integrative medicine programmes and support for patients with childhood cancer. She is a board member of City Cancer Challenge, contributing to improving access to cancer care worldwide. In addition, she has collaborated with WHO and IAEA on cancer control projects. Her experience in public health and oncology is key to her international work.