Jen Brock Memorial Award

Congratulations to our 2024 Jen Brock Memorial Award Recipient!

Dr. Dinh Thi Lan Anh is a medical oncologist at Vietnam National Cancer Hospital, the largest oncology center in Vietnam, with three campuses located in the capital city of Hanoi. The hospital's campus one was recently inaugurated in 2024, establishing their new Department of Medical Oncology.

Dr. Dinh is committed to helping lung cancer patients receive optimal treatment tailored to the conditions and circumstances of a developing economy with limited infrastructure and resource constraints.

The review committee was moved by her lifelong pursuit of education, deep desire to be on the leading edge of innovative research, and aspiration to bring the best available treatments to her patients.

The Jen Brock Memorial Award

Each year, $7,500 will be awarded to one young investigator for travel, registration, and participation in networking and social events at the IASLC World Conference on Lung Cancer (WCLC).

Early-career researchers who wish to pursue careers in lung cancer diagnosis, treatment, laboratory research, or other aspects of the study of lung tumors are eligible to be considered for the Brock Award.

The award will be presented to a young investigator from a Developing Country (as defined by the World Bank) and will recognize an investigator who exhibits a strong commitment to promoting accessible multidisciplinary care in honor of Jen Brock's lifelong passion for social justice, equity, and service.

Applications for this award are now closed.

Let us know if you're interested in applying next year here

The IASLC's Jen Brock Memorial Award history

The IASLC Jen Brock Memorial Award was established in memory of Jen Brock, who passed away from cancer in 2019. Jen was an integral part of the International Conference Services (ICS) family. She was always willing to step up and help where needed and was one of the most positive, selfless people we were lucky enough to know. Jen was a social advocate who would not accept any injustice. She cared about people, the environment, her job, clients, and friends. She spread love wherever she went.

Jen joined ICS in 2014 and has worked with many of us on conferences like WCLC, ICNMD, and the World Congress on Diabetes, to name a few, where clients, delegates, and team members could experience the exceptional care she gave to everything she did. She was passionate about planning events and conferences and turning an organization’s idea into a reality. The most enjoyable aspect for her was building relationships along the way. In her spare time, she enjoyed discovering the culture of the Mile High City and the beauty of Colorado with her family.

"Jen was the embodiment of what is good in this world. If everyone lived like her and treated others the way she did, the world would be an infinitely better place. Her spirit will continue to transform lives moving forward and remind us of who we are as a team—a family of peers who need to look out for each other, care for each other, help each other through difficult times, and celebrate the good times we have," said an ICS colleague.