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Asian American Cancer Special Issue in the Asian American Journal of Psychology

October 23, 2024 by jamiehp1

We are excited to announce the publication of the “Special Issue: Expanding the Frontier of Asian American Cancer Control and Survivorship Research.”

This is the first ever cancer special issue in the Asian American Journal of Psychology, guest co-edited by Drs. Jacqueline Kim, Qian Lu (MD Anderson Cancer Center), and Carolyn Fang (Fox Chase Cancer Center). Many renowned scholars in the field of Asian American cancer control and survivorship contributed to the special issue including Drs. Tung Nguyen, Marjorie Kagawa Singer, Janice Tsoh, Scarlett Gomez, and other distinguished Asian American Research Center on Health (ARCH) members.

Articles in this special issue span across cultural, social, and structural factors that contribute to disparities among Asian Americans with cancer and to developing programs for cancer control and survivorship.

CLICK HERE to view Drs. Lu, Kim, and Fang’s introduction of this issue in more detail.

CLICK HERE to view our lab’s first DAWN study publication about the supportive needs of Asian Americans with Metastatic Cancer, in collaboration with Dr. Kauser Ahmed (UCLA), Dr. Sang-Hoon Ahn (USC), Becky Nguyen (VACF), Dr. Peter Phung (USC), Shirley Pan (CACCC), Dr. Qian Lu (MD Anderson), Dr. Marjorie Kagawa Singer (UCLA), Dr. Annette Stanton (UCLA).

CLICK HERE to view Dr. Kim’s collaboration with Drs. Qian Lu (MD Anderson), William Tsai (NYU), and Nelson Yeung (Chinese University of Hong Kong) examining socioeconomic status, stress, cancer-related fatigue, and sleep among Chinese American breast cancer survivors.

“Supportive Care Needs in Chinese, Vietnamese, and Korean Americans With Metastatic Cancer: Mixed Methods Protocol for the DAWN Study” Publication

May 14, 2024 by rllee2

We are excited to announce the publication of “Supportive Care Needs in Chinese, Vietnamese, and Korean Americans With Metastatic Cancer: Mixed Methods Protocol for the DAWN Study.” This publication, authored by Dr. Jacqueline H. J. Kim, PhD et al., showcases the collaborative efforts our community partners to address the supportive care needs of Asian American communities facing metastatic cancer.

The DAWN Study, funded by the National Cancer Institute (NCI), represents the first research endeavor dedicated to examining the experiences and supportive care needs of Asian Americans living with metastatic cancer. This protocol demonstrates a commitment to the translation of measures into multiple Asian languages to ensure accessibility for diverse populations. Moving forward, we will continue to explore valuable insights into the unique challenges and support requirements of Asian American individuals and their families confronting metastatic cancer through the DAWN Study. For more information and to access the publication, please see:

Kim JHJ, Kagawa Singer M, Bang L, Ko A, Nguyen B, Chen Stokes S, Lu Q, Stanton AL
Supportive Care Needs in Chinese, Vietnamese, and Korean Americans With Metastatic Cancer: Mixed Methods Protocol for the DAWN Study
JMIR Res Protoc 2024;13:e50032
doi: 10.2196/50032 PMID: 38648633

NIH/NCI Diversity Supplement Award

May 13, 2024 by rllee2

Congratulations to Dr. Jacqueline H. J. Kim, PhD and senior research assistant Mai Vy Dang for being granted the Diversity Supplement Award from the NIH and NCI to support their R00 grant! This significant award will allow Mai Vy to intensify her research efforts and contribute to advancing knowledge in behavioral, clinical, and social sciences.

The goal of the NIH/NCI Diversity Supplement program is to provide additional resources to principal investigators with existing NIH funding. This award will support Dr. Kim and Mai Vy’s research efforts from now until the summer of 2025, allowing them to make significant contributions to the field.

COHS Pilot Study: Improving Health and Well-Being Award

April 8, 2024 by rllee2

Congratulations to Dr. Jacqueline Kim, in collaboration with Michael Hoyt, PhD, and David Lee, MD on their COHS Pilot Studies Award: Improving Health and Well-Being, presented by UCI Susan & Henry Samueli College of Health Sciences. The COHS Pilot Studies Award recognizes innovative research endeavors with the potential to advance human health and well-being.

Their research project “Understanding Well-Being in Asian-American Prostate Cancer Survivors” employs qualitative methodologies to delve into the nuanced experiences of Asian American prostate cancer survivors. By exploring facets such as well-being, relationship dynamics, and supportive care needs, this interdisciplinary study aims to provide valuable insights that can enhance culturally competent care and improve outcomes for this underserved population.

Click HERE to learn more about the COHS Pilot Studies Awardees.

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