Julie Brahmer received Paul A. Bunn Scientific Award

WCLC is a major international event focused on the latest advancements in lung cancer research, treatment, and patient care. Organized by the International Association for the Study of Lung Cancer (IASLC), this conference brings together researchers, clinicians, and healthcare professionals to share knowledge, discuss innovations, and collaborate on strategies to improve outcomes for lung cancer patients.

This year, WCLC24 is being held in San Diego, from September 7th to 10th. During this event, Julie Brahmer received Paul A. Bunn Scientific Award. The Paul A. Bunn Scientific Award is presented by the International Association for the Study of Lung Cancer (IASLC). It honors individuals who have made significant contributions to the field of lung cancer research. The award is named after Paul A. Bunn Jr., a prominent figure in lung cancer research who has made notable contributions to understanding and treating the disease.

In connection to that, medical community shared several posts on their X accounts:

Noemi Reguart

“Congratulations to all our friends Julie Brahmer, Erik Thunnissen and Claudia Henschke for receiving the prestigious Research and Early Detection awards. A history of success paving the future and present of lung cancer, well deserved recognition.”

Stephen V Liu

“Congratulations to Dr. Julie Brahmer – this year’s Paul A. Bunn Jr. Scientific Award winner for lifetime achievement and we’re ready to celebrate at WCLC24.”

Jarushka Naidoo

“Opening Plenary Congrats to mentor, friend and colleague Julie Brahmer for her well-deserved IASLC Paul A. Bunn Scientific Award Proud to be Team Julie.”

Ana I. Velázquez Mañana

“HUGE Congratulations to Dr. Julie Brahmer a pioneer in immunotherapy in Lung Cancer and outstanding mentor and role model for so many of us.”

 Estela Rodriguez

“So well deserved JulieBrahmer receives the Paul Bunn Scientific Award. Dr Brahmer has been a leader in immunooncology and a great role model and mentor/sponsor for many Women in Thoracic Oncology like me. Thank you!”

Patrick C. Ma

“Richly and most well derserved honor for the one and only Dr. Julie Brahmer, for the Paul A. Bunn, Jr. Scientific Award.”

Julie Brahmer, MD is Co-Director of the Upper Aerodigestive Department within the Bloomberg Kimmel Institute for Cancer Immunotherapy. She is the is the Director of the Thoracic Oncology Program, Professor of Oncology at the Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center at Johns Hopkins and the Marilyn Meyerhoff Professor in Thoracic Oncology.

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