Congratulations to Prof Andrew Neil Davies, the recipient of the 2024 MASCC Distinguished Service Award (MASCC’s highest honor). This award recognizes meritorious service, exemplary leadership and outstanding contribution to the society and its mission.
Prof Davies has a long-standing tenure of service to MASCC, including serving as President from 2020-2022 during the COVID-19 pandemic. His vision during this time of global crisis was clear and steadfast, and he led several key initiatives to keep MASCC healthy and robust during this period. This included appointing the first Patient Partner Committee, expanding the MASCC Affiliates and Centers of Excellence programs, and revitalizing the role of the Study Groups.
Prof Davies also served as Chair of the 2019 and 2021 Annual Meetings; board member from 2016 – 2024; and as Co-Chair and then Chair of the Palliative Care Study Group from 2013 to 2016 and from 2016 to 2018 respectively. He has been an active contributor to multiple MASCC guidelines, including those on nutrition, hydration, and malignant bowel obstruction.
In addition to these accomplishments, Prof Davies is an internationally recognized leader in palliative care and supportive care. His work has focused on pain and particularly on breakthrough pain and he has an international reputation for leading research in this field. He currently serves as Professor of Palliative Medicine at Trinity College Dublin and University College Dublin.
