Lectures + Events

Chronic liver disease and liver cancer are surging in the United States, but no group is more affected than Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders (AAPI). Though only 6% of the U.S. population, people of Asian descent account for 60% of liver cancer cases in the nation. 

Mindie Nguyen, MD, will discuss the latest research and clinical trials that highlight the unique risk factors and disease patterns observed in Asian Americans. She will talk about the early signs of liver disease, importance of regular screenings, and latest advancements in treatment options. 

Mindie H. Nguyen, MD, MAS, AGAF, FAASLD, is Professor of Medicine, a Stanford Cancer Institute member and specializes in the treatment and prevention of primary liver cancer such as hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). She is a Professor of Epidemiology and Population Health by courtesy at Stanford. Her clinical and research focus has been liver cancer for the past 20+ years. 

Tuesday, October 8
7:00 pm Pacific Time
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Add seasonal fall foods into flavorful meals that are balanced and carb friendly.

This presentation is part of the monthly Diabetes Wellness Group webinar series from the Stanford Medicine Diabetes Care Program. Webinars are free and open to adults with diabetes and their families. You don’t need to be a Stanford patient to join.

Jessica Shipley, MS, RD, CDCES

Thursday, October 10
5:00 pm Pacific Time
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Michael McConnell, MD, MSEE, author of Fight Heart Disease Like Cancer, will discuss a new approach to understanding, preventing, and treating heart disease to empower you and your loved ones to live long and healthy lives. 

Michael McConnell, MD, MSEE, is a Clinical Professor of Medicine at Stanford University School of Medicine and has spent more than 25 years researching heart disease and practicing preventive cardiology. He has worked with the American Heart Association, Apple, Google, and Fitbit on digital health and AI initiatives. In 2022, Dr. McConnell was appointed by the Secretary of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to the Board of Directors of the National Fitness Foundation. His book, Fight Heart Disease Like Cancer, was published by Hopkins Press in January 2024. [All author royalties go to charity.]

Thursday, October 17
7:00 pm Pacific Time
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Please join us for a talk with Greg Niemeyer! Greg Niemeyer is a data artist. Loading his web page consumes about 65 watts per hour. Niemeyer co-founded the Berkeley Center for New Media, focusing on the critical analysis of new media and human experiences. His work focuses on data circulations among individuals, communities and environments. His projects often materialize data in a way that people can feel. 

Niemeyer's work includes collaborations across disciplines and media, always focusing on emotional responses to data. His work on data sonification goes back to 2000, when he worked with Chris Chafe to sonify network response rates in an interactive installation for SFMOMA’s visionary 010101 show. Currently, Niemeyer is working on visualizing water resource dynamics. 

Friday, October 25
5:30 pm
Hybrid Event - Virtual & In-Person 

Stanford Health Library
Hoover Pavilion, 2nd floor
211 Quarry Road
Palo Alto 94304

Registration coming soon!

失智症和阿尔茨海默症等疾病是有老人的家庭普遍关心的问题。了解神经可塑性——大脑适应和重组的能力——有利于家人采取措施提高认知健康，帮助老年人维持高质量生活。Feng Vankee Lin 博士将介绍神经退行和神经可塑性、对失智症和认知健康的影响，以及如何维护大脑健康、日常机能和生活质量。讲座将以普通话进行。

Feng Vankee Lin 博士是斯坦福大学精神病学和行为科学系的临床教授。Dr. Lin 医生的职业生涯一直致力于了解大脑衰老和可塑性的神经机制，尤其关注阿尔茨海默症 (Alzheimer’s disease，简称 AD) 的早期检测和预防

11 月 6 日，星期三
太平洋时间晚上 7:00

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Learning about neuroplasticity—the brain's ability to adapt and reorganize—can empower families to adopt practices that promote cognitive health, support aging adults, and maintain a high quality of life. Feng Vankee Lin, PhD, will talk about neurodegeneration and neuroplasticity, implications for dementia and cognitive health, ways to maintain a healthy brain, everyday function, and quality of life. 

Feng Vankee Lin, PhD, MB, RN, is a Clinical Professor of Psychiatric and Behavioral Sciences and member of Wu Tsai Neurosciences Institute at Stanford Medicine. Her career has been devoted to understanding the neural mechanisms involved in brain aging and brain plasticity, with a special focus on early detection and prevention of Alzheimer’s disease (AD). Her research approach integrates principles and findings from cognitive theory, clinical neuroscience, and computational neuroscience. This talk will be in Mandarin.

Wednesday, November 6
7:00 pm Pacific Time
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Metabolic syndrome is a group of conditions that together raise your risk of coronary heart disease, diabetes, stroke, and other serious health problems. Mehdi Skhiri, MD, will talk about how psyllium fiber can help metabolic syndrome and associated conditions.

Mehdi Skhiri, MD, Clinical Assistant Professor of Medicine in the department of Primary and Population Health at Stanford.

Thursday, November 7
7:00 pm Pacific Time
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Yanghee Woo, MD, FACS, will discuss gastric cancer as a leading cancer disparity affecting Asian Americans. Dr. Woo will cover the differences in gastric cancer risk, incidence, stage at presentation, and treatment outcomes among the diverse subgroups of Asian Americans. She will discuss how to address this health inequity in the United States. 

Yanghee Woo, MD, FACS, is an internationally recognized surgeon-scientist with expertise in robotic surgery and gastric cancer. She is a Professor of Surgery, Vice Chair of International Affairs & Community Outreach and the Director of Minimally Invasive Therapies at City of Hope Comprehensive Cancer Center. Dr. Woo has been awarded the “Illuminator Award” by Hope for Stomach Cancer for her visionary work in stomach cancer and the “Community Leader in Medicine Award” by the Korean American Federation of LA for her efforts to eliminate disparities in cancer care in our communities.

Tuesday, November 12
7:00 pm Pacific Time
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A cooking demonstration that reimagines classic Thanksgiving sides with a healthy twist. Discover innovative recipes and clever ingredient swaps to create delicious dishes that prioritize nutrition without sacrificing the flavors that make Thanksgiving special. 

This presentation is part of the monthly Diabetes Wellness Group webinar series from the Stanford Medicine Diabetes Care Program. Webinars are free and open to adults with diabetes and their families. You don’t need to be a Stanford patient to join.

Gina Milano, RD, CSOWM

Thursday, November 14
5:00 pm Pacific Time
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Movement and physical activity are important for everyone! Dessi Zaharieva, PhD, will talk about the current exercise guidelines for individuals with diabetes. She will provide recommendations on glucose management during physical activity and share strategies for incorporating movement into our daily lives. Get one step closer to meeting your health goals! 

Dessi P. Zaharieva, PhD, is an Instructor, Certified Exercise Physiologist (CEP), and Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES) currently working in Pediatric Endocrinology at Stanford.

Thursday, November 21
7:00 pm Pacific Time
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Tips on navigating happy hour when you have diabetes. Learn how to mix a variety of ingredients to create your own unique and flavorful, low-sugar beverages.

This presentation is part of the monthly Diabetes Wellness Group webinar series from the Stanford Medicine Diabetes Care Program. Webinars are free and open to adults with diabetes and their families. You don’t need to be a Stanford patient to join.

Erin Hodgson, MS, RD, CDCES

Thursday, December 12
5:00 pm Pacific Time
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