IARC PERSONNEL
The scientific work of IARC is organized into four pillars, which reflect the Agency’s fundamental priorities and consist of eight research Branches, as well as research Teams. The research Branches focus on particular areas of cancer research, and the research Teams, which are composed of members across Branches, collaborate closely on projects of common interest.
GOVERNANCE
As a WHO Agency, IARC follows the general governing rules of the United Nations family. However, it is governed by its own governing bodies: the IARC Governing Council and the IARC Scientific Council.
MEMBERSHIP
Today, IARC’s membership has grown to 30 countries (founding states plus Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, China, Denmark, Egypt, Finland, Hungary, India, Iran (Islamic Republic of), Ireland, Japan, Morocco, Norway, the Netherlands, Portugal, Qatar, the Republic of Korea, the Russian Federation, Saudi Arabia, Spain, Sweden, and Switzerland).