ASCO is pleased to announce the appointment of Gerald Hsu, MD, PhD, as the new Editor-in-Chief of the ASCO Educational Book.
Dr. Hsu is a Professor of Clinical Medicine at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF), where he has served in numerous educational leadership roles. Since 2018, he has been the Hematology/Oncology Fellowship Program Director at UCSF, playing a key role in training the next generation of oncology professionals. He is also the incoming Chair of the ASCO Oncology Training Program Committee, underscoring his long-standing commitment to oncology education at the national level.
His clinical practice is based at the San Francisco VA Health Care System, where he specializes in the care of patients with hematologic malignancies, integrating evidence-based medicine with a strong focus on mentorship and education.
Gerald Hsu, MD, PhD
Dr. Hsu earned both his MD and PhD in Biochemistry from Duke University School of Medicine. He completed his internal medicine residency at Brigham and Women’s Hospital—where he served as Chief Medical Resident—followed by a medical oncology fellowship at UCSF.
In reflecting on his new role, Dr. Hsu shared his vision for the future of the ASCO Educational Book. “I hope the ASCO Educational Book continues to be the ‘go-to’ place for snapshots of the current state of our field and previews of the advances to come,” he said.
He also emphasized the publication’s unique role in the oncology community, noting that it has long “spoken to the moment to tell stories unique to oncology that capture what inspires us about science, medicine, and patient care.”
Looking ahead, Dr. Hsu expressed enthusiasm for the evolution of the Educational Book as the ways clinicians consume and engage with information continue to change. “As the platforms on which people engage and synthesize information evolve, I hope the ASCO Educational Book continues to adapt by embracing new formats, helping establish the foundations needed to put emerging discoveries into context.”
As Editor-in-Chief, Dr. Hsu will guide the continued development of the ASCO Educational Book, ensuring it remains a trusted, relevant, and forward-looking resource for oncology professionals worldwide.
