Presidents message:

It is truly an honour and privilege for me, as the president of 2012 to 2013, to greet you and welcome you the website of the Chinese American Pathologists Association (CAPA). 

In the last year, CAPA has celebrated its 10th anniversary. This landmark signifies that CAPA has evolved from its initial developmental stage to a more matured sustainable organization. Thanks to all of you who have contributed your time and efforts to the activities of CAPA. I would like to use this opportunity to specially thank our outgoing president Dr. Steve Shen, and those executive committee members who have completed their term including Drs. Beverly Wang, Yun Gong, Min Zhou and our retired treasurer Dr. Qin Huang. We are very fortunate to have a new treasurer Dr. Fang Fan, and 2 new EC members: Drs Jinsong Liu (President-elect), and Lanjing Zhang.  

Look ahead, several priorities have been identified:

1. Continue enhance our networking and family-like culture. Within our organization, there are many pathologists who are very successful in either academics or community practice. Many of us are in the leadership position as laboratory directors, program directors, directors of Anatomical Pathology, Cytopathology, and department Chairs. Within the organization, members can help each other in career developments, facilitate research collaboration, and share information regarding jobs and educational opportunities.

2. Strengthen our relationship with other pathologists’ organizations. The public relations committee led by Dr. Jinsong Liu will solicit speakers to organize our CAPA session in the China Annual Pathology Meeting. We will consider creating a formal agreement with the Chinese Society of Pathology.  Dr. Steve Shen and Dr. Longwen Chen will lead the work with the College of American Pathologists (CAP) to promote the quality of pathology service in China.  We will continue promote our organization in USCAP.

3. Promote unique education and career development opportunities. Our Academic/Education committee led by Drs. Haodong Xu and Jun Zhang will organize our annual scientific symposium and select best abstract awardees at our next meeting in Baltimore at 2013. 

4. CAPA has more than 300 members.  More and more industries and individuals are interested in supporting our organization.  Dr. Lanjing Zhang will keep our members updated for any new information in our website. Dr. Wei Xin will continue his extraordinary efforts to recruit new members and attract donations to our organization. 

Most of us practice pathology in the USA, some in Canada, Europe or other parts of the world. To the rest of pathologists with other ethnic background in the place we practice, we all share the same name that is “Chinese Pathologist”.  Let us, together, take our own organization to the next level. 

Zu-hua Gao, MD, PhD, FRCPC

President of Chinese American Pathologist Association 2012-2013

       The CAPA 10th Anniversary Scientific/Business meeting started at 4:00pm Sat. March 17, 2012 at the Fairmont Waterfront Hotel Ballroom C in Vancouver. Dr. Yun Gong chaired the CAPA scientific meeting session I. Three outstanding presentations were delivered on the topics of GU pathology, molecular pathology and digital pathology by Drs. Charles Gao, Hui Pei, and Ximing Yang, respectively. Dr. Bruce Smoller, the Executive Vice President of USCAP was introduced by Dr. Shen. Dr. Smoller gave a short speech to the audience and congratulated CAPA 10th anniversary and encourage CAPA members to continue to contribute and participate in the various educational programs at USCAP.   

        In between the scientific sessions I and II, Dr. Shen introduced three distinguished guests from CAP, current President Dr. Stanley Robboy, President-elect Dr. Gene Herbeck and Treasurer/Secretary of CAP Dr. Paul Valenstein. Each of them delivered a short speech to congratulate CAPA 10th anniversary and encourage members to participate in and take advantage of various CAP programs in each our practice and to contribute to the practice of pathology and medicine around the world, particularly in China. On behalf of CAPA, Dr. Shen expressed his appreciation to three sponsors for this year’s meeting including Epitomics, Gopath, and Motic. Drs. Taiying Chen, Jim Lu, and Richard Yeung gave a brief introduction of their companies and services. The scientific session II was chaired by Zuhua Gao and focused on career development following residency/fellowship training. Each of the six panelists (Drs. Fan Lin, Liang Cheng, Beverly Wang, David Zhang, Ming Zhou, and Haodong Xu) shared their experience and provided very value advices to the audience. It was very successful session and it is well received. 

        This year there was a record number of Chinese pathologists including several leaders of major pathology societies and hospitals from China who attended USCAP meeting. Those who attended CAPA meeting include Drs. Xiuwu Bian, Jie Chen, Jie Zheng, Hong Bu, Xiang Du, Ning Lu, Yanhui Liu, Jing-PingYun, Hongbo Li etc. Over 150 peoples attended the CAPA meeting. Thanks to the nice arrangement by Drs. Yun Gong, a reception with drinks and foods took place between the scientific and business session of the meeting. 

        Dr. Shen called the business meeting in order around 6:00pm. He expressed his gratitude to the EC members, past presidents and many people over the last year for their support. He then reported updates on financial (prepared by Qin Huang) and activities of academic committee (prepared by Yun Gong). CAPA will continue to organize and encourage members to participate in educational activities of various pathology organizations in China. Dr. Wei Xin gave a report on the status of membership and announced that we have 320 registered members currently and encourages members to pay their membership through the secure website by login to: www.capaht.org.  Dr. Shen also reported on the two successful teleconference organized by CAPA Resident/Fellow Committee (Linsheng Zhang, Liping Song, and Lanjing Zhang) last year and expressed strong support from CAPA EC committee. 

        Dr. Shen then announced the on-line election results of CAPA EC officers. Dr. Jinsong Liu will be the President-elect and two new EC members are Dr. Fang Fan (also Treasurer) and Dr. Lanjing Zhang. Dr. Shen announced the retirement of three EC members (Drs. Yun Gong, Beverly Wang, and Ming Zhou) and thanks them for their dedicated service and contribution to the CAPA. 

       Again, this year CAPA-Gopath Resident Best Abstract Awards were given to six residents for their abstracts chosen by a panel of CAPA senior pathologists and each received a certificate and a check. Dr. Gong announced and gave the award to the 6 winners (Drs. Wenbin Xiao, Haijun Zhou, Xiaoxian Li, Yi Ding, Fei Dong, and Zhaibo Li). 

       Dr. Chin-Lee Wu gave a special 10th CAPA Anniversary Presentation. He reviewed the history and mission of CAPA (originally named as Hua Tuo) and introduced the founders and Past Presidents at the meeting. He summarized the major activities and achievements over the last ten years and stressed the importance of volunteering and service to this unique organization. This is followed by the presentation of Zuhua Gao CAPA 2012 Outstanding Service Award.  The award is established to honor a member of CAPA who has shown an outstanding level of commitment and significant contribution to CAPA and its members. Among the several nominees, Dr. Qin Huang was selected as the first recipient of this award by the EC committee. 

       Finally, Dr. Shen introduced our next CAPA President Dr. Zuhua Gao. Dr. Gao gave a speech to the members about the priorities of CAPA next year and encourages everyone to attend next year’s meeting in Baltimore. Dr. Gao adjourned the meeting around 7:00pm.  

Dear CAPA member:

This is a personal invitation for you to attend the Houston Lung Symposium on April 28 & 29, 2012, at The Methodist Hospital Research Institute auditorium.  

This symposium is a unique opportunity to hear the most recent advances and soon-to-be advances in lung cancer diagnosis and molecular targeted therapy  from the top experts in the field, including emerging biomarkers, in vivo histologic diagnosis merging pathology with radiology and updates on interstitial lung disease and mesothelioma.  

Attendees may register for one day or both days.  There will be a total of 20 speakers, 10 each day, who are internationally renowned experts and come from North America, Europe and Asia.  Seating will be limited and the reduced registration date is approaching.  

You may access the Program schedule (new window) and registration form (new window) by clicking the links, which are also available at Houston Society of Clinical Pathologists website. 

Steven Shen, MD, PhD

President 2011-2012, CAPA