Stanford Center for Asian Health Research & Education - CARE

11/19/2025

Please join us in welcoming Dr. Yutaka Tomizawa to the CARE Global Faculty!

Dr. Tomizawa is the Director of Gastric Cancer Screening and Endoscopic Treatment and a Clinical Associate Professor of Medicine at the University of Washington. With expertise spanning Japan and the U.S., he focuses on the endoscopic diagnosis and management of early gastrointestinal cancer. We’re excited for his leadership and global perspective to help further CARE’s mission!

11/18/2025

The Healing Power of Asian Diets: Food as Medicine in AANHPI Communities
📅 Tuesday, November 18, 2025 | 🕖 7–8 PM PST

How can traditional Asian diets help prevent chronic disease and promote long-term wellness? In this engaging talk, Dr. Tamiko Katsumoto Stanford Medicine will explore the protective power of food through an Asian cultural lens—highlighting the latest research on how traditional Asian ingredients, eating patterns, and cultural practices support health and longevity.

Join us to learn how food can be used as a powerful tool for prevention and healing, rooted in the unique culinary heritage of Asian communities. 🍲

👉 Register today: https://ow.ly/18X250Xgqs5

11/17/2025

🫁 Did you know? A growing number of Asian American women who have never smoked are being diagnosed with lung cancer — and many only learn of it when it’s already at an advanced stage.

In a recent interview with KTSF, CARE Global Faculty Dr. Jeffrey Velotta sheds light on this urgent and often overlooked health disparity. He discusses why awareness is critical, how cultural and biological factors play a role, and the importance of early screening for communities that are frequently underrepresented in lung cancer research.

🎥 Watch the full feature: https://ow.ly/Cnov50XrqhV

At and , we remain committed to advancing precision health for Asian communities through research, education, and accessible public health information.

Let’s keep our communities informed, empowered, and proactive in protecting their lung health. 💙

11/14/2025

We are thrilled to announce that the CARE Scholars project, "Top Causes of Hospitalization in Adults by Race: NIS, 2016-2021,”, conducted by Savitha Senthilkumar, Abigail Chae, Alice Lee, and Hibah Syed, has been nominated for the Distinguished Trainee Research Award at the NAPCRG-North American Primary Care Research Group Conference.

The Distinguished Trainee Research Awards recognize and celebrate outstanding primary research conducted by trainees and will be presented later this month at the NAPCRG Conference. Savitha and Abigail will be attending and presenting their group’s project at the conference!

11/13/2025

The Healing Power of Asian Diets: Food as Medicine in AANHPI Communities
📅 Tuesday, November 18, 2025 | 🕖 7–8 PM PST

How can traditional Asian diets help prevent chronic disease and promote long-term wellness? In this engaging talk, Dr. Tamiko Katsumoto Stanford Medicine will explore the protective power of food through an Asian cultural lens—highlighting the latest research on how traditional Asian ingredients, eating patterns, and cultural practices support health and longevity.

Join us to learn how food can be used as a powerful tool for prevention and healing, rooted in the unique culinary heritage of Asian communities. 🍲

👉 Register today: https://ow.ly/18X250Xgqs5

How can traditional Asian diets help prevent chronic disease and promote long-term wellness? In this engaging talk, Dr. Tamiko Katsumoto will explore the protective power of food through an Asian cultural lens—highlighting the latest research on how traditional Asian ingredients, eating patterns, ...

11/12/2025

November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month.

Did you know? Lung cancer in people who have never smoked disproportionately impacts Asian women.

This , spotlights Dr. Natalie Lui’s talk on the importance of early detection, continued research, and clinical collaboration to improve outcomes for all patients.

🎥 Watch the full discussion: https://ow.ly/BRw850XnrzW

Stanford CARE is driving research and education to better understand the causes, risk factors, and treatment pathways for lung cancer in never-smokers.

11/10/2025

November is National Family Caregivers Month 💜

CARE faculty Dr. Ranak Trivedi, Director of Caregiving and Social Systems, shares her perspective in a new opinion article to India Currents, “Cuts To Medicaid Have Killed Our Dreams of Aging Gracefully” — a powerful reflection on how Medicaid cuts threaten families’ ability to care for aging loved ones with dignity.

Read the full piece here:
🔗 https://ow.ly/i0lm50XnqNF

11/07/2025

How is AI reshaping healthcare?

🌏 In this CARE Health Talk, experts reveal how AI is accelerating research, advancing precision medicine, and transforming care for Asian communities.

🎥 Watch here: https://ow.ly/bCav50XjZfc

11/06/2025

We are proud to share that Dr. Joo Ha Hwang, MD, PhD, Director of Strategy at the Stanford Center for Asian Health Research and Education (CARE), has been appointed Division Chief of Gastroenterology and Hepatology at Stanford Medicine.

Dr. Hwang is a field leading gastroenterologist, endoscopic surgeon, and bioengineer whose research focuses on early gastric cancer detection and endoscopic innovation. He has been a driving force in advancing education, mentorship, and advocacy for cancer prevention in high-risk populations.

Please join us in congratulating Dr. Hwang on this well-deserved leadership role!

11/05/2025

When Dr. Bryant Lin, Co-Founder of Stanford CARE, was denied treatment for stage 4 never-smoker lung cancer, his story sparked a national conversation on access to care.

After a viral post, coverage was partially re-approved — a powerful reminder of the gaps patients face, even in life-threatening moments.

📖 Read more: https://ow.ly/TBS050XkGIA

11/04/2025

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.

11/03/2025

A new paper by CARE Global faculty member Dr. David Yang highlights how aggregation of Asian ethnic groups masks important differences in representation among U.S. medical school applicants and matriculants. Cambodian, Filipino, Indonesian, and Laotian students are underrepresented, and Filipino women face even greater disparities.

Discover why disaggregated data is essential for building a diverse physician workforce and improving culturally responsive care.

📖 Read the full paper here: https://ow.ly/MAlz50X6pJh