Stanford Center for Asian Health Research & Education

02/27/2026

Lung cancer in people who have never smoked disproportionately affects Asian populations, with studies indicating higher incidence rates among non-smoking Asian women compared to other ethnic groups.

On March 10–11, 2026, Stanford CARE will host the Stanford International Lung Cancer Summit: Understanding Lung Cancer in People Who Have Never Smoked, convening Stanford clinicians and researchers, as well as national and international experts, to explore the evolving landscape of lung cancer among individuals who have never smoked.

This multidisciplinary summit will build on the momentum from our inaugural 2025 summit, which brought together leaders across Stanford University with the goal of developing a coordinated roadmap to improve outcomes in this historically overlooked patient population. This year’s focus center on engaging national and international experts to discuss the latest in screening and early detection, as well as access and availability of screening modalities for patients and their families.

Learn the latest on environmental and genetic drivers, who may benefit from screening, and how new diagnostics and targeted therapies can help save lives.

Register for the livestream to attend Dr. Le’s session on Radiotherapy Management of Lung Cancer: https://ow.ly/kqKQ50Ycyz9

This Summit is made possible by the generous support of the Fortinet Founders.

02/26/2026

Stanford CARE is pleased to launch a new Community Health Talk series on AI in Asian Health, beginning with a talk by Jonathan H. Chen, MD, PhD, Director of AI at Stanford CARE.

In this kickoff session, Dr. Chen will explore how artificial intelligence and human expertise can work together to enhance diagnosis, prevention, and treatment—while preserving the empathy that defines excellent patient care. He will also discuss his work integrating AI into medical education at Stanford, preparing future physicians to use technology thoughtfully and responsibly.

This session sets the stage for future talks examining how AI can advance research and care for diseases affecting Asian and Asian American populations.

Register for free:
https://ow.ly/6CoC50YhTRp

This talk marks the first in a special series of Stanford CARE Community Health Talks on AI in Asian Health, highlighting how artificial intelligence is shaping the future of medicine and medical education. In this kickoff session, Dr. Jonathan H. Chen will explore how human expertise and AI can wor...

02/25/2026

The Stanford CARE Explorers: AI x Precision Health high school summer program is proud to feature outstanding lecturers like Dr. Natalie Lui, thoracic surgeon and researcher focused on using artificial intelligence to predict lung cancer recurrence. Last year, Dr. Lui shared her expertise on lung cancer screening in Asian Americans, especially among people without a smoking history. Lung cancer in people who have never smoked disproportionately affects Asian populations, with studies indicating higher incidence rates among non-smoking Asian women compared to other ethnic groups, highlighting this important topic in Asian and Asian American health.

Learn more about the Stanford CARE Explorers: AI x Precision Health program at bit.ly/careHSprogram

02/24/2026

The Stanford CARE Explorers: AI x Precision Health high school summer program is proud to feature outstanding lecturers like Dr. Rajesh Dash, founder and director of the Stanford South Asian Translational Heart Initiative (SSATHI) a treatment and research center helping South Asians better understand their risk factors for heart and vascular disease. Last year, Dr. Dash inspired students with the story of SSATHI, showcasing how to integrate clinical care, lifestyle intervention, and multidisciplinary research to reduce cardiovascular risk.

Learn more about the Stanford CARE Explorers: AI x Precision Health program at bit.ly/careHSprogram

02/23/2026

Lung cancer in people who have never smoked disproportionately affects Asian populations, with studies indicating higher incidence rates among non-smoking Asian women compared to other ethnic groups.

On March 10–11, 2026, Stanford CARE will host the Stanford International Lung Cancer Summit: Understanding Lung Cancer in People Who Have Never Smoked, convening Stanford clinicians and researchers, as well as national and international experts, to explore the evolving landscape of lung cancer among individuals who have never smoked.

This multidisciplinary summit will build on the momentum from our inaugural 2025 summit, which brought together leaders across Stanford University with the goal of developing a coordinated roadmap to improve outcomes in this historically overlooked patient population. This year’s focus centers on engaging national and international experts to discuss the latest in screening and early detection, as well as access and availability of screening modalities for patients and their families.

Learn the latest on environmental and genetic drivers, who may benefit from screening, and how new diagnostics and targeted therapies can help save lives.

Register for the livestream to attend Dr. Lui’s session on Advances in CT Imaging for Lung Cancer Screening: https://ow.ly/kqKQ50Ycyz9

This Summit is made possible by the generous support of the Fortinet Founders.

02/20/2026

The Stanford CARE Explorers: AI x Precision Health high school summer program is proud to feature outstanding lecturers like Dr. Jonathan Chen, recipient of the Josiah Macy Jr. Foundation’s AI in Medical Education grant and featured in Stanford Medicine Grand Rounds and the Stanford Medcast Podcast. Last year, Dr. Chen captivated our students with his talk on AI in medicine, sharing his expertise and insights on the future of medicine.

Learn more about the Stanford CARE Explorers: AI x Precision Health program at bit.ly/careHSprogram

02/20/2026

Lung cancer in people who have never smoked disproportionately affects Asian populations, with studies indicating higher incidence rates among non-smoking Asian women compared to other ethnic groups.

On March 10–11, 2026, Stanford CARE is honored to present the Stanford International Lung Cancer Summit: Understanding Lung Cancer in People Who Have Never Smoked, convening Stanford clinicians, researchers, national, and international experts to explore the evolving landscape of lung cancer among individuals without a smoking history.

This multidisciplinary summit will build on the momentum from our inaugural 2025 summit to bring together leaders across oncology, epidemiology, radiology, pulmonology, and molecular science to share cutting-edge research, emerging discoveries, and the latest in screening practice with the goal of developing a coordinated roadmap to reduce disparities and improve outcomes in this historically overlooked patient population.

Learn the latest on environmental and genetic drivers, who may benefit from screening, and how new diagnostics and targeted therapies can help save lives.

Register for our livestream here: https://ow.ly/kqKQ50Ycyz9

This Summit is made possible by the generous support of the Fortinet Founders.

02/18/2026

Milestone reached! Stanford CARE’s YouTube channel has 500K subscribers.

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02/17/2026

Happy Lunar New Year from Stanford CARE!

As we welcome the Lunar New Year, we celebrate renewal, resilience, and community—values deeply rooted across many Asian cultures. Thank you for your continued support of CARE and the communities we serve.

Wishing you and your loved ones health, strength, and prosperity in the year ahead.

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.