Archived Conferences
Multidisciplinary conferences bring together world-class physicians, researchers, policymakers, patients, and advocacy groups from around the world to share research experiences and discoveries—all with the common goal of creating a roadmap to address the substantial healthcare disparities that exist in Asian and Asian American communities.
The 2024 Gastric Cancer Summit took place at Stanford University on November 7-8, 2024. This in-person summit gathered physicians, researchers, policymakers, patients, and advocacy groups from around the world to address the pressing issue of gastric cancer.
Hosted by the Stanford Center for Asian Health Research and Education (CARE), this multidisciplinary event aimed to build upon the foundation laid in previous summits, working towards tangible solutions and a roadmap for addressing gastric cancer.
Together, we can improve early detection, prevention and healthcare outcomes for all affected by gastric cancer. To view the details of what was discussed during the 2024 Gastric Cancer Summit, please see below.
2022 & 2020 Gastric Cancer Summits
The impact of this inaugural conference included establishing relationships with key program officers at the NIH/NCI, securing a $10M commitment to a national multicenter study of gastric cancer, submitting multiple grant proposals totaling ~$30M, establishing a health policy group to advance health screenings for gastric cancer, and publishing a conference summary in Gastroenterology.
2021 International COVID-19 Conference
In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, we brought together over 50 leading experts and 2,000 audience members – across 18 countries and 14 time zones – to cross disciplinary and national borders and address urgent public health needs, share vital data and research, and provide critical medical care. We discussed with public health officials, researchers, and physicians to share COVID information, discoveries, and stories. Together, we endeavored to increase knowledge, empower education, and positively impact our response to the pandemic.
2021 Evidence-Based Traditional Asian Medicine Conference
This 3-day conference featured 13 speakers in traditional Chinese medicine and Ayurvedic medicine, with a focus on three key areas: nutrition, pain management, and mental health. With increasing interest in integrating healing traditions into the practice of medicine, we sought to share the best in evidence supporting the use of longstanding cultural traditions in promoting health. The conference fostered dialogue, learning, and the identification and prioritization of further research and development.