Event

Please join us for the Food for Thought Talks Fall 2023 with the ASAM Fellows 2023-2024. ASAM Fellow Eva Nee presents: "Evaluating current lung cancer screening eligibility criteria among Asian American individuals at high risk for lung cancer" 

Lunch will be provided for all registrants!

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Abstract: In Philadelphia, Asian Americans are significantly more likely than White, Black, or Hispanic individuals to have metastatic disease at lung cancer diagnosis. However, the current US Preventive Services Task Force recommendation for lung cancer screening eligibility may contribute to under-screening of Asian American populations. By analyzing electronic health record data, this presentation will give background on and identify smoking-related risk factors to improve lung cancer screening efficiency for Asian Americans. The findings of this project seek to improve equitable screening for Asian Americans by improving early detection of lung cancer.

Bio: Eva Nee is a senior on the pre-medical track, majoring in Biology with minors in Chemistry and Asian American Studies from Titusville, New Jersey. She enjoys editing for The Daily Pennsylvanian, volunteering at the Veterans Affairs hospital, and working in the research lab. In her free time, she can be found collecting various plants, creating art, or trying new restaurants.