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CAHON Connect September Newsletter
September 2025
Message from the President and Chair of Board
Dear CAHON Members, Colleagues, and Friends,
As we move into the second half of 2025, we are proud to reflect on how far CAHON has come together as a community. The past few months have been filled with milestones that speak to our mission of advancing hematology and oncology while building lasting connections among Chinese American physicians, scientists, and trainees.
We celebrated the election of our incoming President-Elect, Dr. Cynthia Ma, who will bring her leadership and vision to the 2026–2028 term. We also had the privilege of honoring Dr. Robert S. Negrin with the 2025 Lifetime Achievement Award and recognizing Drs. Hongtao Liu and Yi Feng with the Outstanding Service Award for their tireless dedication to CAHON. We extend our gratitude to Dr. Yuxia Jia for her years of board service, and warmly welcome Dr. Delong Liu as a new member of the CAHON Board of Directors.
Our committees continue to drive CAHON’s growth: from mentorship initiatives and career development opportunities, to clinical research collaborations and event planning. This year alone, we have welcomed more than fifty new members, hosted impactful symposia and virtual updates, and laid the foundation for our upcoming 20th Anniversary Gala at the New York Oncology Forum this October. These achievements remind us that CAHON is more than an organization—it is a family that thrives on shared purpose and collective action.
Looking ahead, we are excited to continue expanding mentorship opportunities, strengthening our presence in community oncology, and building new partnerships. Together, we will ensure that CAHON remains a vibrant platform where innovation, collaboration, and leadership flourish.
Together, we are CAHON. Together, we make a difference.
With gratitude and optimism,
Liang Deng, MD, PhD, CAHON President and Jing-Zhou Hou, MD, PhD, CAHON Board Chair
Chinese American Hematologist and Oncologist Network (CAHON)
Featured News
Meet the 2025 President-Elect!
The President-Elect will serve a one-year term beginning on June 1, 2025, and will automatically assume the role of President for the 2026–2028 term.
Cynthia Ma, MD, PhD, Professor of Medicine
Lifetime Regular Member
Professor of Medicine
Washington University
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Congratulations to the 2025 Lifetime Achievement Award Recipient!
The CAHON Lifetime Achievement Award recognizes individuals whose contributions have significantly impacted the development and mission of CAHON, and whose work has had a lasting influence in the fields of hematology and oncology. We are honored to present the 2025 Lifetime Achievement Award to Robert S. Negrin, MD.
Robert S. Negrin, MD
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Congratulations to the 2025 Outstanding Service Award Recipients!
The CAHON Outstanding Service Award recognizes individuals who have made significant contributions to CAHON's development and mission. This year's winners have dedicated countless volunteer hours and outstanding leadership to support CAHON activities for many years.
We are honored to recognize Hongtao Liu, MD, PhD and Yi Feng, MD, PhD as recipients of this year’s Outstanding Service Award.
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Thank You to Our Outgoing Board Member!
Dear CAHON Members and Friends,
We would like to take this moment to express our gratitude to the outgoing Board member, Yuxia Jia, MD, PhD, who concluded her tenure on June 1, 2025. Her dedication and contributions have been invaluable to our organization, and we extend our deepest gratitude for her service.
Yuxia Jia, MD, PhD
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Welcome Our New CAHON Board Member!
The Chinese American Hematologist and Oncologist Network (CAHON) is pleased to announce the addition of Delong Liu, MD, PhD to the CAHON Board of Directors.
Delong Liu, MD, PhD
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Committee Corner
Academic Committee
Hong Zheng, MD, PhD (Chair)
Wanqing Iris Zhi, MD, PhD (Co-Chair)
Minggui Pan, MD, PhD
Huichun Zhan, MD, MS
Elizabeth Budde, MD, PhD
Jeffrey Pu, MD, PhD
At the inaugural Spring Symposium in May, the Academic Committee proudly recognized six outstanding Young Investigators. Looking ahead, there are three additional award opportunities before the end of the year.
In October, the New York Oncology Forum will offer two Travel Awards: the Junior Investigator Award and the Young Investigator Travel Award. Applications for these awards closed on Friday, September 5.
Another opportunity will be available at the Winter Symposium, held during the American Society of Hematology (ASH), where Young Investigators can apply for recognition. The application deadline for this program is Wednesday, November 12.
Learn more and apply here: https://www.cahon.org/awards
Career Development Committee
Hongtao Liu, MD, PhD (Chair)
Mary Li, MD, PhD (Co-Chair)
Jane Liu, MD
Lei Deng, MD
Haoran Li, MD, PhD
Eric Chen, MD, PhD
The Career Development Committee continues to build impactful initiatives that support lifelong learning for CAHON members. Through knowledge-sharing opportunities, they are equipping our members with the tools needed to advance their careers and thrive in a rapidly evolving field.
If you are interested in signing up as a mentee or a mentor, please email info@cahon.org for more information.
Clinical Practice Committee
Shuang Fu, MD, PhD (Chair)
Joyce Huang, MD, PhD (Co-Chair)
Yongli Ji, MD, PhD
Vincent The-Luc Ma, MD
Fengming Zhong, MD, PhD
The Clinical Practice Committee is gearing up to host the 2026 Community Oncology Forum at the beautiful TradeWinds Resort in St. Pete Beach, FL. Don’t miss this opportunity to connect, learn, and enjoy the sunshine with your colleagues.
Learn more and Register: Event Details
Clinical Research Committee
Tian Zhang, MD, MHS (Chair)
Bo Wang, MD (Co-Chair)
Ronan Hsieh, MD, MS
Jingsong Zhang, MD, PhD
Feng-ming (Spring) Kong, MD, PhD
Xiaolin Zhu, MD, PhD
The Clinical Research and Industry Committees recently hosted a virtual seminar focused on fostering collaboration between industry partners and academia to advance innovative treatments and therapies.
The program featured fundamental training alongside expert insights into the broader landscape of Investigator-Initiated Trials (IITs). Attendees gained both valuable knowledge and practical tools to support the development and initiation of their own clinical trials.
The event was recorded for CAHON Members, and can be accessed by logging into your account here.
Event and Education Committee
Yucai Wang, MD, PhD (Chair)
Christine Ye, MD, MS (Co-Chair)
Richard J. Lin, MD, PhD
Charles Jiang, MD, MPH
Gary Lu, MD, PhD
The Event and Education Committee is working on planning the 2025 Winter Symposium and Reception. This year's event is being held on Saturday, December 6, 2025 in Orlando, Florida.
Details and Registration: Learn More
Fellow Committee
Zhengrui Xiao, MD (Chair)
Chen Zhang, MD (Co-Chair)
Xiao Hu, MD, MPH
Tien-Chan Hsieh, MD
Emily Liang, MD
Xiaocao Xu (Haze), MD
The Fellow Committee recently hosted a virtual event, "Applying for Fellowship." This inaugural online program offered comprehensive guidance on the fellowship application process, featuring expert speakers who shared strategies for creating competitive applications, navigating interviews, and selecting the right program. The virtual format allowed for broad participation from members across different geographic locations, setting a successful precedent for future online initiatives.
In case you missed it, the event was recorded for CAHON Members, and can be accessed by logging into your account here.
Industry Committee
Jianda Yuan, MD, PhD (Chair)
Ke Liu, MD, PhD (Co-Chair)
Yufeng Li, PhD
Chung-Han Lee, MD, PhD
Zhaohui Jin, MD
Oliver Kong, MD
Jerry Huang, MD, PhD, MBA
The Clinical Research and Industry Committees recently hosted a virtual seminar focused on fostering collaboration between industry partners and academia to advance innovative treatments and therapies.
The program featured fundamental training alongside expert insights into the broader landscape of Investigator-Initiated Trials (IITs). Attendees gained both valuable knowledge and practical tools to support the development and initiation of their own clinical trials.
The event was recorded for CAHON Members, and can be accessed by logging into your account here.
Looking ahead, the Industry Committee is going to organize an AI for translational biomarker research virtual seminar in Q4, 2025.
Membership Committee
Yong Ji, MD, PhD (Chair)
Haixia Qin, MD, PhD (Co-Chair)
Zach Liu, MD
Yiyi Yan, MD, PhD
Deng Zhang, MD, PhD
Since January 2025, the Membership Committee has proudly welcomed 51 new members to CAHON! This exciting growth brings fresh insights and experiences from across the field, including academic centers, community practices, research institutions, and industry partners.
To make joining even easier, the committee has introduced a streamlined application process, with most applications reviewed in less than a week. New members are also invited to connect through the CAHON WeChat Members-only group, where they’ll be warmly introduced to the community.
A heartfelt welcome to all our new CAHON members—we’re thrilled to have you with us!
Public Relations Committee
Ligeng Tian, MD, PhD (Chair)
Faye Yin, MD, FACP (Co-Chair)
Peter Q Jiang, MD, PhD
Hui Chen, MD, PhD
Yumeng Zhang, MD
The Public Relations Committee has been hard at work showcasing the spirit of our organization by capturing memorable moments at recent events. Thanks to their efforts behind the lens, our community can relive the energy and connections from each gathering.
Don’t miss the photo galleries from the Spring Symposium and Summer Symposium. It's the next best thing to being there!
CAHON Mentorship Initiative
Dr. Cynthia Ma, Vice President of CAHON, has been collaborating closely with the Executive Teams to develop a mentorship program. In March, the Career Development Committee and Fellow Committee launched an open WeChat forum where mentees can directly connect with mentors by posting questions, fostering a dynamic knowledge-sharing environment. In August, the Executive Team began planning additional mentorship opportunities for CAHON members based on feedback provided from the Member Survey. By the end of the year, CAHON will introduce a quarterly webinar series, complemented by monthly, topic and career-level–focused webinars led by CAHON's Executive Teams. More details will be shared in the coming months!
If you are interested in joining the mentorship WeChat group, or signing up as a mentee or a mentor, please email info@cahon.org for more information.
Recent Events
Post-ASCO Virtual Update
On July 22, 2025 CAHON hosted a virtual CME event following the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) meeting. The event was recorded for CAHON Members, and can be accessed by logging into your account here.
CAHON and JHO Premium Ancillary Event
On May 30, 2025, CAHON and the Journal of Hematology and Oncology (JHO) hosted a CME event in conjunction with the American Society of Clinical Oncology’s (ASCO) annual meeting at the Hyatt Regency McCormick Place in Chicago, IL.
Meeting Report
Summer Symposium and Reception
On May 31, 2025, CAHON held the Annual Summer Symposium and Reception at the Metropolitan in Willis Tower in Chicago, IL.
Event Photos and Meeting Report
Investigator-Initiated Trials (IITs): Perspectives from Academia and Industry
The Clinical Research and Industry Committees organized this virtual seminar to discuss how industry partners and academia can work together to bring forward innovative treatments and therapies. The event was recorded for CAHON Members, and can be accessed by logging into your account here.
Upcoming Events
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12th New York Oncology Forum
CAHON’s 20th Anniversary Gala
October 4-5, 2025 -
Virtual Tumor Board
November 12, 2025
Registration opens soon!
Submit your Case by November 5! -
Winter Symposium & Reception (during ASH)
December 6, 2025
Orlando, FL -
Community Oncology Forum
February 28, 2026
St Pete Beach, FL
Read more: Upcoming in-person events and Upcoming virtual events
CAHON Awards
Since 2015, CAHON has proudly presented more than 181 prestigious awards.
- Young Investigator Awards: 101+
- Junior Investigator Awards: 20
- CAHON-CSCO Travel Awards: 20+
- NYOF Young Investigator Travel Awards: 40+
CAHON Young Investigator Awardees – 2025 Summer Symposium
Congratulations to our Young Investigator Award recipients, Guo Cheng, MD, PhD - Greater Baltimore Medical Center, Jiasen He, MD - MD Anderson Cancer Center, Yuqing Wang, MD, PhD -Montefiore Medical Center, Lawrence Wu, MD - Columbia University Irving Medical Center, Jiazhang Xing, MD - Sinai Hospital of Baltimore, and Maggie Yuxi Zhou, MD - Stanford University. This prestigious award recognizes the scientific excellence of abstracts accepted to the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) Annual Meeting.
Award Presenters: Iris Zhi, MD, PhD - NYU Langone, Perlmutter Cancer Center and Minggui Pan, MD, PhD - Stanford University
Leadership: Liang Deng, MD, PhD - Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center and Jing-Zhou Hou, MD, PhD - University of Pittsburgh Medical Center Cancer Center.
Member Highlights
Erxi Wu, PhD
Dr. Erxi Wu, a lifetime CAHON member, recently published two impactful papers on lung cancer.
In Bioactive Materials, Dr. Wu and collaborators reported that a novel compound, ethyl 6-chlorocoumarin-3-carboxylyl L-theanine (TClC), effectively suppresses NSCLC growth, including cancer stem cell populations, and inhibits metastasis through a polypharmacological mechanism. They identified EZH2, NF-κB, AKT, β-catenin, and PD-L1 as key functional binding targets of TClC. These findings position TClC as a promising therapeutic candidate for NSCLC, introducing a new paradigm in cancer therapy by simultaneously targeting multiple critical oncogenic pathways.
In Cellular and Molecular Biology Letters, Dr. Wu and collaborators uncovered that lung circulating tumor cell clusters with stem-like properties resist chemotherapy through an activated CDH17-YAP pathway. They also demonstrated that cisplatin is more effective against rapidly proliferating tumors, highlighting a critical link between tumor growth and chemoresponsiveness. These findings provide new insights into lung cancer chemoresistance mechanisms and suggest that targeting the CDH17-YAP axis may enhance treatment efficacy, particularly in chemoresistant CTC populations.
James F. Wu, MD
Dr. Wu published a correspondence in The Lancet on the need to disaggregate Asian American data to improve Asian American health outcomes.
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CAHON Membership
In the last four years, CAHON membership has grown significantly. With expanded opportunities for engagement and career development, there has never been a better time to be a member of CAHON.
We welcome new members to join CAHON!
Membership Categories:
Associate Member: Dues Waived, including the first year after completing medical training, when upgrading to regular membership
Regular Member: $100.00 (USD) annually
Allied Member: $100.00 (USD) annually
Lifetime membership status will be conferred to regular or allied members if they have maintained their membership for at least eight years!
For more information on membership categories and to apply for membership, visit here.
The Journal of Hematology & Oncology (JHO) - Official Journal of CAHON
The Journal of Hematology & Oncology provides a forum for top-quality research and is the leading title in hematology and oncology, with an Impact Factor ranked in Q1 in both categories. The journal also publishes reviews and research highlights from leading experts in the field. Research is shared with fast turnaround times in an open access format among laboratory scientists, physician scientists, hematologists and oncologists.
Prof Delong Liu, Editor-in-Chief
Journal of Hematology & Oncology
Impact factor 40.4!
Link to articles: https://jhoonline.biomedcentral.com/articles
CAHON's Journal Reaches a New Level of Impact!
The Chinese American Hematologist and Oncologist Network (CAHON) is proud to announce the Journal of Hematology & Oncology (JHO), the network’s open access, peer-reviewed online journal, has increased its Impact Factor from 29.9 in 2024 to 40.4. That puts the JHO in the top 1% of oncology journals and it is ranked #1 in hematology.
CAHON Social Media
In October 2024, CAHON officially launched its X and LinkedIn accounts. Follow us for member highlights, updates, and more.
We also have an exclusive Members-Only WeChat group. To join, please send the following details to info@cahon.org.
- Your WeChat ID (adjusted to reflect your professional name, affiliation or location, and specialty)
- A short introduction that includes your current role/position, and ALL prior education and work experience
- Professional Photo
- Chinese name (if applicable)
Please review our social media policy: Social Media Policy
We Need Your Support - Consider a Donation to CAHON
Easy Ways to Support:
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Visit https://www.cahon.org to make a tax-deductible donation
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Request a Corporate Match - Many companies will match a donation if you provide them with CAHON tax ID number
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Include CAHON in your Donor-Advised Fund providing CAHON tax ID number
Thank You to Our 2025 Corporate Partners!
Thank You to Our 2025 Annual Oncology Supporter!
If you are interested in becoming a Corporate Partner in 2026, please reach out to info@cahon.org for more information!