A Luminary in Neuro-Oncology: A Toast to Associate Professor Zarnie Lwin's OAM Recognition in the Australia Day 2024 Honours List

By Almira Doreen Abigail O. Apor, MD, FPNA (University of the Philippines - Philippine General Hospital, Manila, Philippines)

On behalf of the Asian Society for Neuro-Oncology, we extend our warmest congratulations to Associate Professor Zarnie Lwin for receiving the Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) for her exceptional service to medicine in the field of neuro-oncology. This prestigious recognition is a testament of Dr. Lwin's dedication to service and leaving lasting and profound impact in neuro-oncology.

The award shows her continuous commitment to excellence, and we are honored to celebrate this outstanding achievement. Dr. Zarnie Lwin's contributions serve as an inspiration to neuro-oncologists near and abroad, reinforcing the importance of compassionate patient care and groundbreaking research.

Dr. Lwin is a Medical Oncologist by profession, specializing in neuro-oncology and thoracic oncology at the Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital & The Prince Charles Hospital in Brisbane, Australia. She holds the title of Associate Professor, and leads research under Centre for Lung Cancer Early Detection at the University of Queensland.

As a society devoted to the advancement of neuro-oncology, we commend Dr. Lwin for her remarkable accomplishments and look forward to witnessing the continued positive influence she imparts on the field. Once again, heartfelt congratulations on this well-deserved honor.

**Dr. Lwin was named in the Australia Day 2024 Honours List, which is a list of individuals who are recognized and honored for their outstanding contributions and service to the nation of Australia. These honors are awarded on Australia Day, which is celebrated every year on January 26. The process involves nominations, thorough consideration, and final approval by the Governor-General on behalf of the Queen of Australia. This year, Honours and awards were granted to 1,042 Australians, a rare distinction given to fewer than 0.01% of the country’s population.