keynote speaker
2010 NATMA
National Convention
"
Acrobat in academia:
balancing act between patient and technology development
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K.S. Clifford Chao, M.D., a pre-eminent
expert in the use of image-guided targeted radiotherapy and intensity modulated
radiation therapy (IMRT) for the treatment of cancers, has been named Chu H.
Chang endowed Professor and Chair of Columbia University Medical Center as well
as the Combined Program in Radiation Oncology at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital.
Dr. Chao comes to New York from The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer
Center in Houston, where he is a professor and director of Image-Guided Therapy
of Radiation Oncology. Before joining the M. D. Anderson Cancer Center in 2002,
Dr. Chao was an associate professor at Washington University School of Medicine
in St. Louis. He received his medical degree from Kaohsiung Medical School in
Taiwan. His postgraduate training included a residency and fellowship in the
Department of Radiation Oncology at Washington University School of Medicine in
St. Louis and a fellowship in the Department of Surgery in the Cancer Research
Institute in Tokyo, Japan.
In addition to serving as the Principle
Investigator of multiple NIH research grants and publishing more than 100
peer-reviewed papers, he is the author of two widely read textbook, “Management
Decision of Radiation Oncology” and “Practical Essentials of IMRT”. Dr. Chao’s
research focus includes combining the use of positron emission tomography (PET)
and computed tomography (CT) images to direct customized radiation treatment
plans tailored specifically to individual patients and the molecular
characteristics of each tumor. His laboratory recently discovered a critical
cancer stem cell control mechanism that responsible for tumor resistance and
recurrence after chemotherapy and radiation treatment. Due to his pioneering
work in the molecular image-guided therapy, the Radiological Society of North
America selected him as the youngest recipient of the prestigious Annual
Oration Award in 2005.
“Combining cancer stem cell signature, functional
images, and precision therapy together when making radiation treatment
decisions for cancer patients is valuable because while CT/MRI scans provide
anatomical information, PET images and molecular signature reveal the most
pivotal characteristics of a tumor.” said Dr. Chao. “This approach will help
physicians to tailor precise radiation treatment plans to individual patients
and tumors, thereby improving tumor control and reducing toxicity.”
“Clifford Chao’s ceaseless search for new,
improved ways to treat cancer patients with individually designed radiotherapy
regimens embodies our medical center’s commitment to the development of new
technologies and methods to enhance care for our patients,” said Lee Goldman,
M.D., executive vice president of Columbia University and dean of the faculties
of health sciences and medicine at Columbia University Medical Center. “We are
pleased that someone with his expertise and commitment to improving patient
care is joining our team at the Herbert Irving Comprehensive Cancer Center
(HICCC).”
“My vision of the radiation oncology program is
to establish CUMC as an internationally recognized leader in cancer patient
care by breakthroughs in reducing cancer mortality and improving the quality of
life of cancer patient through cutting edge research and development of
state-of-the-art technologies.” said Dr. Chao. We will focus on
- Syndicated multidisciplinary cancer management
approach at HICCC
- Providing state-of-the-art radiation oncology
infrastructure for patient-centered cancer care
- Investment on leading edge technology in
microrobotics and cancer stem cell-based radiotherapy
CME Program Lecture Series 9/18/2010 at St. Louis Marriott West Hotel
NATMA 26th National Convention
1) K. S. Clifford Chao, M.D.
K.S. Clifford Chao, M.D., a pre-eminent expert in the use
of image-guided targeted radiotherapy and intensity modulated radiation therapy
(IMRT) for the treatment of cancers, has been named Chu H. Chang endowed
Professor and Chair of Columbia University Medical Center as well as the
Combined Program in Radiation Oncology at New York - Presbyterian Hospital. Dr.
Chao comes to New York from The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer
Center in Houston, where he is a professor and director of Image-Guided Therapy
of Radiation Oncology. Before joining the M. D. Anderson Cancer Center in 2002,
Dr. Chao was an associate professor at Washington University School of Medicine
in St. Louis. He received his medical degree from Kaohsiung Medical School in
Taiwan. His postgraduate training included a residency and fellowship in the
Department of Radiation Oncology at Washington University School of Medicine in
St. Louis and a fellowship in the Department of Surgery in the Cancer Research
Institute in Tokyo, Japan.
2) George C. F. Hsieh, M.D.
George
Hsieh, M.D. is considered a 1½ generation Taiwanese American who was born in
Kaohsiung, Taiwan and was raised in San Gabriel Valley, California. Currently,
Dr. Hsieh is a dermatologist practicing in the San Francisco Bay Area- who
specializes in cosmetic procedures, such as Botox, fillers, and lasers. Dr.
Hsieh received full tuition scholarships to attend both his undergraduate
education as well as medical school. He received his bachelor degree from UC
Berkeley and his medical degree from George Washington University in Washington
DC. His residency training in Dermatology was completed at UC Davis Medical
Center. In addition to his private practice, Dr. Hsieh is currently the
Northern California Chapter President of NATMA. He also serves as the medical
director of the Asian Health Project, a nonprofit organization that sponsors
free medical clinics for the underserved and low income Asian communities in
California.
3) Chung Y. Hsu, M.D., Ph.D.
Dr. Chung Y. Hsu received his M.D degree from National
Taiwan University and Ph.D. in Neuropharmacology from University of Virginia.
His clinical subspecialty and research interest are stroke. Dr. Hsu was the
Elliott H. Stein Professor and Director, The Stroke Center, Washington
University, School of Medicine and Barnes-Jewish Hospital, St. Louis.
Dr. Hsu was the recipient of the following awards:
NIH-NINDS Teacher-Investigator Development Award; NIH-NINDS Javits Neuroscience
Investigator Award; Vivian L. Smith Foundation Distinguished Research Award;
Taiwanese-American Foundation Award, 1997. He was the chair of 12 NIH special
committees and 2 American Heart Association review committees. In Taiwan, Dr. Hsu’s key appointments include President of
Taipei Medical University, President of Taiwan Stroke Society, Chair Professor, China Medical University, CEO CMU health care system.
Dr. Hsu was the President of the following societies:
National Neurotrauma Society (USA); Taiwan Neuroscience Society and Taiwan
Stroke Society. He is a Member of the Board of Directors of the National Health
Research Institute and executive trustee of the Institute for Biotechnology and
Medicine Industry.
Taiwan Stroke Registry, established under the leadership of
Dr. Hsu is currently the second largest stroke registry database in the world.
4) Yuh-Chin Tony Huang, M.D., M.H.S., F.C.C.P.
Yuh-Chin Tony Huang, MD, MHS, FCCP, is Professor of
Medicine in the Division of Pulmonary, Allergy and Critical Care Medicine at
Duke University Medical Center in Durham, NC. He earned his MD from the
National Taiwan University College of Medicine and his MHS in Environmental
Health Sciences from Johns Hopkins University in Maryland. He completed both
his internship and residency in Internal Medicine at Maryland General Hospital
in Baltimore. He then went on to complete a fellowship in Pulmonary and
Critical Care Medicine at Duke University Medical Center. His memberships
include the American Thoracic Society, the Society for Critical Care Medicine,
and the American Federation for Medical Research. In addition, he is a Fellow of
the American College of Chest Physicians. He is on the review board of numerous
medical journals including CHEST, American Journal of Respiratory and Critical
Care, Journal of Toxicology and Environmental Health, and Environmental Health
Perspectives. He has published over 75 journal articles and multiple book
chapters on the topics of COPD,
arterial blood gases, mechanical ventilation, and
environmental medicine. He has lectured extensively, both nationally and
internationally.
5) Jennifer Lin, M.D.
Jennifer Lin, M.D. is currently an Instructor in
Dermatology at Harvard Medical School. She is the director of the Pigmented
Lesion Clinic, and co-director of the Translational Research Resource Center at
Brigham and Women's Hospital, Department of Dermatology. She also performs
laser surgery and research in melanoma stem cells. Her medical degree is from
Harvard Medical School, and her undergraduate degree is from Harvard
University. She and her brother, Alex Lin, are the co-founders of the NATMA
Second Generation, or 2G, New York City Chapter, bringing Boston and New York
together into a NATMA 2G East Coast Chapter.
6) Esther Liu, M.D. Moderator
Dr.
Liu is a supervising Physician at Chicago Department of Public Health, Division
of Community Health and an Assistant Clinical Professor, Department of Family Medicine,
University of Illinois at Chicago – College of Medicine. Esther Liu M.D. was born and raised in
Taipei, Taiwan until when she was 14 years old. At 14, Dr. Liu immigrated to US and lived with his uncle’s
(Dr. Ning-Chen Liu’s) family in Crestline, OH. She obtained her bachelor’s degree in biochemistry at
University of Wisconsin – Madison and her M.D. degree at the Ohio State
University – College of Medicine.
She completed her family practice training at Aultman Hospital, Canton,
Ohio, and then moved to Chicago in 2000.
Dr. Liu started to be involved with NATMA even when she was still a
medical student; Dr. Ning-Chen Liu, who was a former NATMA-Cleveland President,
was the one who first introduced NATMA to her. Dr. Liu has been a life time NATMA member and the President
of NATMA-Chicago since 2009.
7) Ming-Shian Kao, M.D.
Ming-Shian Kao, M.D. is a tenured full professor of
Obstetrics and Gynecology at St. Louis University School of Medicine. He
graduated from National Taiwan University College of Medicine in 1961 and
completed his residency training program at Barnes Hospital/Washington
University School of Medicine in St. Louis. He then went to Queen’s University in Kingston Ontario,
Canada for subspecialty training in Gynecologic Oncology. He held the position
of Director of the Division of gynecologic oncology both at Washington
University in St. Louis and at St. Louis University for many years, and was the
Chairman of the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at St. Louis University
between 1995 and 1998. He is Board certified by the American Board in both
Obstetrics and Gynecology and in the subspecialty of Gynecologic Oncology. He
has published more than 70 peer review articles in scientific journals and has
been invited as a visiting professor at multiple academic institutions, both in
the US and in Taiwan. Over the years, he has trained hundreds of
obstetricians/gynecologists and many gynecologic oncologists. He established
the subspecialty training program of gynecologic oncology in Taiwan for the
National Health Research Institute of Taiwan. He was a member of the Board of
Trustees and served as the first Director of preparatory office for MacKay
Medical School in Taiwan for 10 years.
He was instrumental in establishing the school under the auspice of the
Presbyterian Church in Taiwan. He is currently maintaining his busy clinical
practice and teaching at St. Louis University.
8) Sze-ya Yeh, M.D. Moderator
Sze-ya Yeh, M.D. is a retired obstetrician/gynecologist. He
graduated from National Taiwan University College of Medicine in 1962. After
completing residency in obstetrics and Gynecology at National Taiwan University
Hospital, he came to Yale University for fellowship training in perinatology
under Professor Edward Hon, founder of the electronic fetal monitoring machine.
He completed the second OB/GYN residency at Hospital of University of
Pennsylvania. He has been teaching faculty at University of Pennsylvania,
Columbia University, University of Southern California, Pennsylvania State
University, Temple University and Thomas Jefferson University. He has published
over 100 articles in peer-reviewed journals. He retired in 2002 from chairman
and residency director of OB/GYN at Albert Einstein Medical Center in
Philadelphia. His current academic titles are Chairman Emeritus at Albert
Einstein Medical Center and Honorary Professor at Thomas Jefferson University.
He has been board member at the NATMA Southern California Chapter. He has been
appointed as Executive Director of the NATMA 2010 – 2011.
9) Yihnan Norman Chiou, M.D. CME Program Coordinator
NATMA President 2010 -2011
Dr. Chiou
is a recently retired member of the American Academy of Family Physicians,
having practiced family, emergency and complimentary medicine for over 35
years. He was born in 1941 in a small fishing village, attended Tainan First
High, and graduated from National Taiwan University (NTU) College of Medicine
in 1967. He received surgical
training at NTU Hospital, then served as attending medical director and vice
superintendant of Lin Surgical clinic in Chia Yi. He came to the U.S. in 1973
with his wife, Meishan. Certified by the American Board of Family Medicine in
1978, he co-founded the Southern Illinois Individual Practitioner Association
in 1986 and is a past President of the Illinois Egyptian chapter of AAFP, a
past president of NATMA-STL. He is the founding president of TASS-STL, an
advisor to OCAC 09-12. Throughout, Dr. Chiou has been active in spiritual
ministry, hospital boards and public health education. He emphasizes mental health, prayer,
home visit and life balance. He enjoys travel, golfing, singing, and volunteer
service. Dr. Chiou lives in West Frankfort, Illinois with Meishan near his
beloved golf course, the site of his 5 enchanting holes-in-one. He has three
children, Shien, Frank and Christopher.
CME Lecture Objectives
1. Women’s health on menopause and osteoporosis (Ming-Shian
Kao, M.D.)
1) Review physiological changes associated with menopause
and their clinical presentation
2) Controversies related to postmenopausal hormonal
replacement therapy
3) Discuss pathophysiology, prevention and treatment of
Osteoporosis
2. Aging of the blood vessels in the brain (Chung Y. Hsu,
M.D. Ph.D.)
1) to present the clinical
impact of aging blood vessels in the brain as a major cause of stroke.
2) to present the molecular mechanism on aging effects on the integrity
of blood vessels in the brain to provide insight into the development of
preventive and therapeutic measures for stroke.
3. Recent advance in image-guided radiation therapy (K. S.
Clifford Chao, M.D.)
1) Up-to-date advancement in cancer treatment.
2) Clinical outcome of radiation therapy in various tumor
sites
4. Update on the management of COPD (Yuh-Chin Tony Huang,
M.D., M.H.S., F.C.C.P.)
1) Discuss new insights into the pathogenesis of COPD
2) Review the new GOLD guidelines
3) Review new clinical trials in COPD
5. Anti-aging Basics - A dermatologic perspective (George
C.F. Hsieh, MD; F.A.A.D.)
1)
To discuss the physiological changes associated with aging- especially relating
to the skin
2)
To discuss the various prevention/treatment options for the aging skin
6. Cancer Stem Cells (Jennifer Lin, M.D.)
1) Demonstrate understanding of the concept of cancer stem
cells.
2) Distinguish the differences between a stem cell and a
cancer stem cell.
3) Understand why the presence of cancer stem cells
requires different treatment modalities than what is currently available.
