Purpose

To engage and raise awareness of national and international policy makers about the research activities of HNCIG to ensure that they can inform and support national and/or international policy in head and neck cancer and research.

Scope of Work

• Address disparties and promote equitable global access to head and neck cancer research.
• Translate research findings into actionable public health and policy recommendations.
• Support evidence based policy making at international levels (relevant regions).
• Engage with international regulators.

Core Responsibilities

• Collaboration with global institutions: Globocan; IARC, WHO.
• Development of policy briefs, position papers, consensus statements.
• Establish mechanisms to inform national cancer control plans.
• Liaise with H&N cancer networks and Participate in global health forums.
• Engage with government and patient organisations and Engage with regulators.
• Develop communication plans to influence policy agendas.

Membership

• Multidisciplinary, interdisciplinarity (health economist, patient advocates, policymakers).
• Regional representation.

Leadership & Reporting

Chair appointed by the Board, 3-year term, renewable once by mutual agreement for two years. Reports to HNCIG CEO.

Meetings

At least two per year.

Deliverables

• Annual report on work of the Committee to HNCIG executive and Board.

Review

Reviewed every three years by the Board.