What I Do

Dr Ishu Kataria

I am a public health researcher and advisor committed to reducing the burden of cancer and noncommunicable diseases globally. Over the past decade, I have worked across Asia and Africa to design and evaluate health programs, conduct implementation research, and advise policymakers on effective, evidence-driven strategies.

My work spans multiple spheres – early detection, health-systems strengthening, economic analysis, advocacy, and leadership development. I collaborate with governments, global institutions, civil-society networks, and academic partners to address critical gaps in cancer prevention and NCD control.

I serve as a Visiting Senior Lecturer at the Institute of Cancer Policy, King’s College London, and previously worked as a Senior Public Health Researcher at RTI International and Visiting Scientist at the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC). I also contribute to national and global platforms dedicated to improving equity in health.

Leadership & Roles

  • Board Member, NCD Alliance

  • Advisor, Cancer Research UK

  • Member, WHO Global Coordination Mechanism on NCDs
  • Commissioner, Lancet Commission on Women, Power & Cancer

Associated with

My mission is to bridge scientific evidence and real-world needs thereby creating systems that enable healthier, more equitable lives.