Stanford Center for Asian Health Research & Education - CARE

10/16/2025

Stanford Medicine is integrating artificial intelligence (AI) into its core medical curriculum—preparing the next generation of physicians to learn, reason, and care responsibly in the age of AI.

As Stanford Medicine’s AI Faculty Champion, bioinformatics researcher Jonathan Chen, MD, PhD—and Director of AI at the Stanford Center for Asian Health Research & Education - CARE—is leading this transformative effort. He oversees the integration of AI into existing instruction and ensures that the material aligns with best practices for bringing new technology into clinical use.

By bridging data science and medicine, Dr. Chen is shaping how future clinicians will interpret, apply, and innovate with AI—setting a new standard for responsible, data-driven care. 🧠🔬

Read more ➡️ https://stanmed.stanford.edu/ai-medical-school-curriculum/

A new Stanford medical school curriculum includes lessons on the ins and outs of how AI works and its future role in care.

10/16/2025

Congratulations to Quynh-Thu Le, MD, FACR, FASTRO — Stanford Cancer Institute leader and CARE faculty member — on receiving the Gold Medal Award at the 67th annual ASTRO meeting, held September 28–October 1.

The Gold Medal is ASTRO’s highest honor, awarded to esteemed members who have made outstanding contributions to radiation oncology. Dr. Le is widely recognized for her national leadership and groundbreaking research that has advanced precision radiation oncology, understanding of biological determinants of radiation response, and treatment of head and neck cancers.

We are proud to celebrate this incredible achievement!

10/15/2025

Exciting news! 🎉

The Stanford Daily spotlighted Dr. Bryant Lin, CARE Co-Founder and Co-Director, for co-teaching Stanford’s new course “Asian American Leadership (MED 251 / ASNAMST 251)” alongside Dr. Kim Chiang.

The course invites prominent Asian American leaders from diverse fields — from medicine to entertainment — to share their stories and leadership journeys with students.
We’re thrilled to see this important work shaping the next generation of Asian American leaders.

Read the full article ➡️ https://stanforddaily.com/2025/10/08/new-course-brings-asian-american-leaders-to-classrooms/

10/15/2025

🎉 Congratulations to CARE faculty member Dr. Deborah Kado for being named one of Women’s Health magazine’s “Longevity Redefiners”! 🌟

As a geriatrician and Co-Director of the Stanford Longevity Center, Dr. Kado is changing the narrative on what it means to live longer and stronger. She empowers women with the knowledge and tools to make small, actionable changes that can have a big impact on their healthspan.

We’re proud to celebrate her recognition on Women’s Health’s first-ever Longevity List — featuring top experts redefining aging and women’s health. 💪✨

10/14/2025

We’re proud to celebrate Dr. Jison Hong, CARE faculty member, for her inspiring presentation at ’s 15th Annual VOICES Conference!

Her talk on “Rare & Infectious Diseases in AANHPI Communities” shed light on critical health gaps and community-centered solutions — advancing CARE’s mission to improve health for Asian and AANHPI communities everywhere. 🌸

10/13/2025

🌟 We are honored to congratulate CARE Global Faculty Dr. Scarlett Lin Gomez on being selected as a recipient of the 2025 CARE Award! 🎉

Dr. Gomez is a Professor in the Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics at UCSF, CARE Global Faculty Affiliate, and a member of the Helen Diller Family Comprehensive Cancer Center, where she contributes to the Population Sciences Program and serves on the Leadership Committee of the Prostate Cancer Program.

Her dedication to advancing cancer research and improving the health of Asian communities has had an extraordinary impact.

Congratulations, Dr. Gomez, on this well-deserved recognition!

10/13/2025

Applications are now open for the Chi-Li Pao Foundation Master of Public Health Fellowship at the Chinese University of Hong Kong! This incredible year-long opportunity offers full tuition coverage, housing, and round-trip airfare while you earn your MPH in Hong Kong. Eligible to matriculated students or trainees in a Stanford University health program.

Learn more and apply at bit.ly/careMPH. Applications close on January 14, 2026.

10/10/2025

We are thrilled to congratulate Dr. Kevin Kai Chih Chang on being selected as the recipient of the 2025 CARE Award! 🎉

Each year, the Stanford Center for Asian Health Research and Education (CARE) recognizes faculty members, community leaders, educators, and advocates who have made significant contributions to improving the health of Asians and Asian Americans.

Congratulations, Dr. Chang, on this well-deserved honor!

10/09/2025

📣 Join us for a brand-new Stanford course!
MED 251 / ASNAMST 251: Asian American Leadership brings prominent leaders from medicine, business, technology, arts, public service, and academia to campus to share their personal reflections on leadership through the lens of Asian American identity.

Confirmed speakers include Albert Cha, Joseph Wu, Cheryl Cheng, Gordon Chang, Vinita Gupta, and Rep. Ro Khanna — with more to come!

✨ Don’t miss this unique opportunity to learn from trailblazers shaping their fields.

10/08/2025

🍺 Did you know alcohol can affect Asian communities differently? Many people experience alcohol intolerance — sometimes called the “Asian flush” — which can have important health implications.

Join Stanford CARE Co-Director of China, Singapore, and Taiwan Outreach, Dr. Che-Hong Chen, for Alcohol and Asian Health: Understanding Risks, Intolerance, and Safer Choices.

This one-hour interactive session will include:
• An educational talk on alcohol intolerance in Asian populations
• A live alcohol patch test demonstration
• A non-alcoholic beer tasting
• A short audience survey

Through this program, you’ll gain valuable insights into:
✔️ The impact of alcohol intolerance on health
✔️ The connection between alcohol and cancer risk
✔️ Safer alternatives and how to make informed choices

📍 Don’t miss this opportunity to learn, ask questions, and discover how alcohol uniquely affects Asian health. We hope to see you there! Register with the QR code above.

10/07/2025

✨ Weekly CARE Faculty Spotlight ✨

This week we celebrate Dr. Deborah Kado, Professor of Medicine, Chief of Research for the Geriatrics Section at Stanford, and Co-Director of the Stanford Longevity Center.

Dr. Kado is a board-certified, fellowship-trained geriatrician with a career dedicated to advancing bone health and aging research. She has published over 100 peer-reviewed studies, defined hyperkyphosis as a geriatric syndrome, and leads the Geriatric Research, Education, and Clinical Center (GRECC) at VA Palo Alto.

Her work spans from osteoporosis to the gut microbiome in older adults, all with the goal of promoting healthier, longer lives. 🌿

10/06/2025

📢 Asian Americans are often perceived as a “healthy” minority group. Yet research shows disproportionate risks for digestive cancers and chronic conditions—including esophageal cancer, liver cancer linked to hepatitis B, and gastric cancer.

Join us Oct 7 (7–8 PM PDT) for Dr. Huang’s talk on:
⚡ Why disparities exist
⚡ Barriers to care
⚡ Steps to improve outcomes

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