Stanford Center for Asian Health Research & Education

02/13/2026

Stanford CARE is thrilled to announce that applications are now open for the Stanford CARE Explorers: AI × Precision Health summer program for high school students!

This two-week program at Stanford University introduces the fundamentals of using AI tools to understand precision health data, examines critical health topics impacting Asian and Asian American populations, and fosters the development of essential leadership and teamwork skills.

Learn more: https://bit.ly/careHSprogram

Application deadline: February 23, 2026

02/12/2026

Mental health is a growing crisis for kids and teens. 42% of high schoolers felt sad or hopeless last year, and 8.3M children live with anxiety or depression—yet access to care is limited.

Watch the full Stanford CARE Health Talk: https://youtu.be/MH4SrfyENAk

02/10/2026

An NIH-funded study led by Stanford CARE faculty member Dr. Feng Vankee Lin is advancing understanding of brain aging in older Chinese adults—an understudied and fast-growing U.S. population.

Chinese adults ages 55–95 who speak Mandarin may be eligible. Participation is at no cost, with a $50 gift card provided.

02/09/2026

Holiday foods carry deep cultural meaning—especially during Lunar New Year
How can families honor tradition while also supporting heart and metabolic health?

Join this Stanford CARE webinar featuring Stanford faculty experts in endocrinology, nutrition, and integrative wellness. Together, they’ll share culturally responsive, practical guidance on enjoying beloved Lunar New Year foods while making health-supportive choices for yourself and your loved ones.

Register here: https://ow.ly/qjsG50Y4tG0

Celebrate tradition. Support your health. Share this with family and community.

02/06/2026

Stanford CARE faculty member Michael Chang is featured by Palo Alto for using AI to detect a deadly “silent” cancer that disproportionately affects Asians—earlier and more precisely.

Read more: https://ow.ly/Xth450Y1Vas

02/05/2026

Heart disease and stroke deaths are declining—but they’re still the #1 cause of death in the U.S.

That’s why prevention for everyone matters. Latha Palaniappan, co-founder of Stanford CARE, and volunteer chair of the Statistics Update Writing Committee at the American Heart Association, highlights why equity-focused prevention is essential to saving lives—especially in communities that are often overlooked.

By centering data, prevention, and care that reflect the diversity within Asian communities, we can move from overall progress to equitable progress.

Learn more: https://ow.ly/KRH050Y4tNY

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02/04/2026

Did you know? Asians are more likely to develop diabetes at lower body mass indexes (BMI) than other groups—putting them at higher risk for serious complications such as heart, kidney, and eye disease.

Through Stanford CARE’s ADVANCE Program (Accelerate Innovation in Diabetes LeVeraging Unique PAthways iN Asians), the Precision Health Biobank, led by Dr. Latha Palaniappan, is building the largest biobank ever of blood samples from Asians and Asian Americans of all ages.

This groundbreaking effort includes individuals with:
• Type 1 diabetes
• Type 2 diabetes
• Prediabetes
• Healthy volunteers

By better understanding how diabetes uniquely affects Asian and Asian American communities, researchers can drive more precise, equitable, and effective care for future generations.

Learn more and sign up: https://tinyurl.com/5f4a53f6

Learn more about ADVANCE: https://asianhealth.stanford.edu/advance

Together, we’re advancing precision health for Asian and Asian American communities.

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02/04/2026

On , Stanford CARE stands with survivors, patients, families, and clinicians in the fight against cancer.

Asian communities face a disproportionate burden—including gastric, lung, and nasopharyngeal cancers. We remain committed to research, education, and community-driven action.

Learn more at asianhealth.stanford.edu

02/03/2026

CARE Community Health Talk: Urinary Incontinence in Asian Women

Urinary incontinence is common—but it’s rarely talked about, especially in Asian communities. How can women support bladder and pelvic floor health from postpartum recovery to menopause and beyond?

Join Bertha Chen, Stanford urogynecologist and national leader in women’s health, for an informative and compassionate discussion on urinary incontinence, pelvic floor changes across life stages, and practical, evidence-based strategies for care.

This community-friendly talk will also explore how culture, communication, and stigma shape women’s health—and why early care and open conversations matter.

February 3, 2026 | 7:00 PM PT
✔️ Evidence-based guidance
✔️ Culturally informed and accessible
✔️ Free and open to all

🔗 Register here: https://stanford.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_0ovCbiRnQIObxkgmAJJjew #/registration

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02/02/2026

Stanford CARE is thrilled to announce that applications are now open for the Stanford CARE Explorers: AI × Asian Health summer program for high school students!

This two-week program at Stanford University introduces the fundamentals of using AI tools to understand precision health data, examines critical health topics impacting Asian populations, and fosters the development of essential leadership and teamwork skills.

Learn more: https://bit.ly/careHSprogram

Application deadline: February 23, 2026

01/30/2026

Did you know that Asians tend to develop diabetes at lower body mass indexes (BMI) than other groups, increasing their risk for serious complications such as heart, kidney, and eye disease? Stanford Medicine researchers are working to understand why.

As part of Stanford CARE’s ADVANCE (Accelerate Innovation in Diabetes LeVeraging Unique PAthways iN Asians) Program, Dr. Tracey McLaughlin’s team is investigating the genetic and metabolic pathways that place Asians at higher risk for metabolic dysfunction. This research aims to clarify why some individuals develop diabetes despite having a normal body weight — and how we can improve prevention and treatment strategies for our communities.

👉 Learn more and sign up: https://stanforduniversity.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_57ttR0ok9ugc69g?Q_CHL=qr

🌐 Learn more about ADVANCE: https://asianhealth.stanford.edu/advance

Together, we’re advancing precision health for Asian communities. 💪