Exhibit 99.5

Burning Rock Biotech Limited

601, 6/F, Building 3, Standard Industrial Unit 2

No. 7, Luoxuan 4th Road

International Bio Island

Guangzhou, 510005

People’s Republic of China

May 18, 2020

Ladies and Gentlemen:

Pursuant to Rule 438 promulgated under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, I hereby consent to be named in the Registration Statement on Form F-1 (the “Registration Statement”) of Burning Rock Biotech Limited (the “Company”), and any amendments thereto, as a person about to become a director of the Company and agree that following the effectiveness of the Registration Statement and commencing at the time the Securities and Exchange Commission declares the registration statement on Form 8-A under Section 12(b) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, effective, I will serve as a member of the board of directors of the Company.

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Sincerely yours,
/s/ Min-Jui Richard Shen
Name:	Min-Jui Richard Shen