Join us at Joslin's Ginger Forum 2023!

This new, interactive educational Ginger event will be held in person at the Joslin Diabetes Center.

Patients, their families and caregivers, health professionals in clinical practice, research, and health advocacy will come together to learn, network, and collaborate together.

The AADI will share its updates and bring experts to discuss the latest findings around diabetes among Asian Americans – treatments, management, education, technologies, screenings, and prevention.

Participants will learn actionable next steps for screening, better managing diabetes, and advocacy actions they can take in their specialized fields or in their communities.

Space is limited, save your spot today by email ( aadi@joslin.harvard.edu) and mark your calendars for Joslin's Ginger Forum 2023!

Tickets are now available at Eventbrite linked here!!

Ginger Forum 2023 Agenda.pdf


Joslin’s Ginger Forum 2023
State and Future of Diabetes among Asian Americans
Saturday, October 21st at Joslin Diabetes Center

Patients, their families and caregivers, health professionals in clinical practice, research, and health advocacy will come together to learn, network, and collaborate together. The Asian American Diabetes Initiative (AADI) will share its updates and bring experts to discuss the latest findings around diabetes among Asian Americans – treatments, management, education, technologies, screenings, and prevention. Participants will learn actionable next steps for screening, better managing diabetes, and advocacy actions they can take in their specialized fields or in their communities.
*The panel portion will be recorded and will be disseminated to a wider audience after the event.

Proposed Agenda

9:00am                          Check-in
9:30am                          Welcome video message by Mayor Michelle Wu (requested)
9:35-9:40am                 Keynote: Dr. George L. King

9:45am                         Morning Panel: “State of Diabetes among Asian Americans”

9:45-10:20am               Panel 1. Diabetes among Asian Americans
Moderator: Dr. Henry He

- “Experiences with Asian American patients” Dr. Om Ganda, Joslin Diabetes Center, Dr. Lucy Chie, Beth Israel
Deaconess Medical Center
- “Latest findings on research, technology, prevention, reversing diabetes among Asian Americans, and what to come in the future” Drs. Sanjeev Mehta and Marc Yu, Joslin Diabetes Center

10:20-10:55am                Panel 2. What can YOU do?
Moderators: Ms. Shunee Yee, CSOFT & Ms. Chihiro Sato, Joslin Diabetes Center

- “Overall wellness, diabetes prevention and management” Dr. Frank Hu, Harvard T. H. Chan School of Public Health
- “Stress management and mental wellness” Dr. Persis Commissariat, Joslin Diabetes Center
- “Physical activities and balance” Dr. Sally Ho, Ho Physical Therapy

10:55-11:15am                           Break

11:15-11:50am                         Panel 3. Advocacy for Asian American Health
Moderator: Mr. Leverett Wing, Commonwealth Seminar

- “Challenges among immigrants” Dr. Tam Nguyen, Boston College
- “Community engagement” Exec. Dir. of the Asian Community Fund at the Boston Foundation Ms. Danielle Kim
- “Staying active in local politics” Quincy City Councilor Nina Liang

11:50-12:25pm                        Discussion: “How to bring it into our communities”
Moderators: Dr. Tam Nguyen, Boston College & Ms. Julia Li, Joslin Diabetes Center

- Takeaways from three panels, living with diabetes, and how to overcome its challenges
- Q&A, Open Discussion: What can AADI do for the community in the future, future format for educational events

12:30pm-2:00pm   Luncheon & Networking *AADI and ponsor tables at this time
                                 Endnote: Ms. Chihiro Sato


About the AADI

In response to the rising rates of diabetes in the Asian American population and the lack of culturally relevant research, clinical care, and education, Joslin Research Director George L. King, MD, and supporters of Joslin Diabetes Center established the Asian American Diabetes Initiative (AADI) in 2000.

Goals of the AADI

  • Study diabetes in the Asian American population and disseminate Joslin’s research findings to healthcare providers and Asian American communities.
  • Provide diabetes education through innovative and culturally appropriate materials and outreach programs
  • Design and implement clinical treatment programs for Asian Americans
  • Collaborate with local, national and international organizations to raise diabetes awareness
  • Incorporate diverse community voices to promote health equity


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​Event Ticket Information

When: Monday March 25th 2019 6:30PM-9:30PM

Where: Museum of Fine Arts| Art of the Americas Wing

Event Co-Chairs: Audrey Paek & Leverett Wing

Ticket: $250 Click here to purchase a ticket

Restaurants

Check out the 31 participating restaurants!

Artu
Chef Nancy Frattaroli

​Balani
Chef Dave Becker

Bencotto
Chef Fabio Di Censo

   BLR By Shojo
Chef Brian Moy

Bon Me
Chef Alison Fong

  Cafe Nation
Alvin Tsang

Cambridge School of Culinary Arts
Beth Wittenstein

Casa B
Chef Alberto Cabre

Changsho Restaurant
Chef Wesley Chen

China Pearl Restaurant
Chef Brian Moy

Chinatown Cafe
Chef Raymond Eng

The Chubby Chickpea
Chef Avi Shemtov

Flour Bakery + Cafe
Chef Joanne Chang

    Fuji at Ink Block
Jimmy Liang

Le's Restaurant
Chef Duyen Le

Masala Art
Chefs Shikha and Vinod Kapoor

Mei Mei Boston
Chef Irene Li

MEM Tea Imports
Chef Gilbert Tsang

Modern Pastry
Lea Doherty

Myers + Chang
Chef Ashley Lujares

Museum of Fine Arts, Boston
Chef Brian Flagg

Night Market
Chef Jason Tom

Pagu
Chef Tracy Chang

Parsnip
Chef Jeffrey Salazar

Stella Boston
Chef Evan Deluty

Sumiao Hunan Kitchen
Chef Sumiao Chen

   The Smoke Shop BBQ
Andy Husbands

     Summer Shack
Chef Jasper White

Tiger Mama
Chef Tiffani Faison

Twelve Hours
Chef Tarita Charoenvesyangkul

Whaling in Oklahoma
Chef Tim Maslow

​Ginger Photos 2018

Press

Check out press and media coverage of this year's Ginger!

The Improper Bostonian

Sampan

Metro

YouTube Videos

Short interviews and event clips are available on AADI YouTube Channel.


Jasper White
Jasper White (Summer Shack), one of the co-founders of A Taste of Ginger (formerly known as A Spoonful of Ginger) has been supporting this event for years! He has shared his story – how it all started, why this is important for him and what he loves about this delicious and fun event.


Why We Help AADI 
Roman Greer, Lola Tom, and Yuka Kosuga are among the many collaborators helping the AADI to further our efforts of diabetes awareness and healthy living in various communities. They have shared their stories – how they got involved and what they have gained through working together with the AADI!

Joanne Chang 
(Flour Bakery and Myers + Chang) has been supporting A Taste of Ginger (formerly known as A Spoonful of Ginger) event since the very beginning! She has shared her story – why this is important for her and what she loves about this delicious and fun event.


Tsang Brothers
Alvin Tsang (Cafénation) and Gilbert Tsang (MEM Tea Imports) have been supporting this event for years! They have shared their stories – why this is important for them and what they love about A Taste of Ginger (formerly a Spoonful of Ginger) event.

Sponsors

Thank you for your generous support through In-Kind and Sponsorship of this event.