Carolina Wiesner departs National Cancer Institute leadership

Doctor Carolina Wiesner Ceballos has concluded her 11-year tenure as the director of Colombia’s National Cancer Institute (INC). The Ministry of Health and Social Protection announced her departure on November 6, 2026, expressing gratitude for her leadership in cancer research, specialized care, and public policy.

During her management, which began in 2015, Wiesner oversaw significant structural transformations. A key milestone was the passage of Law 2291 of 2023, which transitioned the INC from a State Social Enterprise to a public entity of a special nature, granting it administrative, technical, and financial autonomy while remaining under the Ministry of Health.

In her farewell, Wiesner emphasized the importance of protecting human talent and supporting the development of biotechnologies for cancer treatment. She called for the continuity of institutional processes and the integration of patient care, research, innovation, and professional training.