ICEC Board of Directors Appoints Dr. Surbhi Grover, Radiation Oncologist, as Chairperson
April 18, 2025
The International Cancer Expert Corps (ICEC) is excited to welcome Dr. Surbhi Grover to its Board of Directors. Dr. Grover brings an extensive background in global radiation oncology and a steadfast commitment to improving cancer care in underserved regions, particularly in limited-resource settings.
Dr. Grover is an Associate Professor and Co-Director of Center for Global Oncology at the University of Pennsylvania, Oncology Lead for the Botswana-UPenn Partnership, and an Adjunct faculty at the Universities of Botswana, Witwatersrand, Pretoria and Cape Town. Throughout her career, she has focused on addressing cancer disparities, expanding access to radiotherapy through cost-effective solutions, and developing sustainable oncology programs, with a special emphasis on sub-Saharan Africa. Her work with the Botswana-UPenn partnership is a key example of strengthening regional oncology programs to better serve local populations.
With numerous publications on topics such as cervical cancer, HPV and HIV-related risks, and cancer care in sub-Saharan Africa, Dr. Grover brings invaluable global expertise to the board. For many years, she has collaborated with ICEC, particularly through twinning and mentoring programs. Her appointment to the Board was recommended by ICEC co-founder Dr. C. Norman Coleman, who praised her dedication to our shared mission of improving access to radiotherapy and the quality of cancer care worldwide.
