That “Asian glow” isn’t just a funny side effect. For over 560 million Asians, it’s a sign of a genetic mutation (ALDH2) that makes alcohol far more dangerous — multiplying the risk of digestive tract cancers. Asians already face the world’s highest alcohol-related cancer burden, and many don’t even know why.

Join SAPAAC for a virtual talk with Stanford research scientist Dr. Che-Hong Chen on Asian Alcohol Intolerance to understand:

✨ The science behind alcohol flush and the ALDH2 gene

✨ Why Asians are more vulnerable to alcohol-related disease

✨ What current medical guidelines say about safe drinking

✨ How awareness can protect you and your family