Created by the Chao Family Comprehensive Cancer Center (CFCCC), the Anti-Cancer Challenge (ACC) Pilot Project was formed to help advance diagnostic technologies, therapeutic devices, and bio-behavioral interventions for cancer patients. Peer-reviewed grant awards were selectively given to those who demonstrate their pursuit of advancing innovative cancer research in various fields.

Congratulations to Dr. Jacqueline H. J. Kim, PhD for being awarded the Early-Stage Investigator Award! This award will allow her to continue contributing to the field of cancer research with new pilot projects.

CLICK HERE to learn more about the CFCCC ACC Pilot Project awardees.

The new Long Nguyen and Kimmy Duong Scholarship program is selectively awarded to Vietnamese American students who demonstrate outstanding academic achievement, strong leadership potential, a track record of service to the Vietnamese and American communities, pride in culture and heritage, and more.

Wishing a huge congratulations to our research assistant Mai Vy Dang (Đặng Hoàng Mai Vy), who has been awarded the highest-value scholarship “Diamond Prize” of $3,000 for each school year! Her commitment to serving Vietnamese American communities truly makes her a diamond!

CLICK HERE to learn more about the Kimmy Duong Foundation scholarships.

The American Psychological Association (APA) is known as one of the leading scientific organizations for psychology in the United States. In their article titled “Asian Americans: Model or Marginalized Minority?,” APA centers on psychological challenges that Asian Americans face in identifying and making meaning of their place in American society.

Congratulations to Dr. Jacqueline H. J. Kim, PhD for being featured in the APA press release for her 2021 research “Overcoming Constraints of the Model Minority Stereotype to Advance Asian American Health”! Dr. Kim’s work truly stands out as an important message for those who can relate to or want to be informed about Asian American pressures.

CLICK HERE to learn more about Dr. Kim’s feature, which includes the full-text PDF.