Richard Sullivan is Professor of Cancer & Global Health at King’s College London and Guy’s Comprehensive Cancer Centre. At King’s he is the Director of the Institute of Cancer Policy and the Centre for Conflict & Health Research. Richard is the NCD advisor to the World Health Organisation, and World Bank Group, as well as a Fellow of Centre for Global Development. His global cancer research programs cover cancer systems strengthening, political economy (value & affordability), pharmaceutical policy, global cancer surgery, with a special interest in cancer care in conflict. He directs several major research programs in conflict and health with a special focus on the Middle East and Sub-Saharan African regions, specifically in health security intelligence and health systems strengthening in conflict. Professor Sullivan trained in academic surgical oncology with a PhD in Biochemistry from University College London. He has published over 400 articles, including seventeen Lancet & Lancet Oncology Commissions, and has written extensively on cancer systems strengthening. Richard was formally Clinical Director of Cancer Research UK and Director, of the Council for Emerging National Security Affairs. He also holds senior positions in global health security with several international organisations.