Meredith Cummins

President-Elect, International Neuroendocrine Cancer Alliance (INCA)

Biography

Meredith is a highly driven and dedicated health professional who thrives on delivering world class care to cancer patients and enhancing the skills of other health professionals to deliver this care.

She has been involved in Oncology for over 35 years in metropolitan, rural, international, public and private settings. In the past she has been a key player instrumental in the commissioning and establishment of four private cancer care facilities in New South Wales.

Meredith has a wealth of experience in comprehensive cancer care, accreditation and licensing processes, governance (Board of Directors and Medical Advisory Committees), quality management systems, fundraising, liaison with pharmaceutical companies and Philanthropic groups and all aspects of practice management. She enjoys creating and developing dynamic teams so that all cancer patients can benefit from Best Practice care and health professionals can develop skills and enhance their career pathways.

Meredith joined NeuroEndocrine Cancer Australia in 2018 in the role of national Project Officer /CRA/ Telehealth Nurse. She has played principal roles in the writing of the NET GP/Nurse Education Modules, Living with NETs Patient Program and the NET Optimal Care Pathway. Meredith commenced at the Chief Executive Officer at NeuroEndocrine Cancer Australia in October 2023. She embraces the opportunity to continue developing and delivering world class cancer care working across projects nationally and internationally.

Meredith serves also on the INCA Research Committee.