Christabel Cheung, PhD, MSW, is a sought-after speaker whose authentic presentations of research findings and original work have been acclaimed by national and international audiences at conferences, fundraisers, and community events. Her keynotes and plenary talks combine subject matter expertise, actionable insights, and inspiration, empowering audiences to drive meaningful change. As a thought leader on scientific panels and podcasts, she offers a compelling and well-informed perspective, enriching critical conversations on today’s most pressing issues.

Dr. Cheung's ingenuity and humility enable her to connect with audiences, and facilitate critical thinking in lectures and trainings. Her past engagements include high-profile events sponsored by the American Cancer Society, American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO), Global Adolescent & Young Adult (AYA) Cancer Congress, National Cancer Institute's (NCI) Minority Training Program in Cancer Control Research, The Center for Young Adult Cancer Survivorship Research, Association of Oncology Social Work (AOSW), Association of Pediatric Oncology Social Work (APOSW), Stupid Cancer's CancerCON, and Teen Cancer America's Safer Easier Earlier (SEE) Summit among others.

Dr. Cheung's delivery of best practices to advance health equity at the American Society of Clinical Oncology's (ASCO) Annual Meeting earned her the Guiding Researchers and Advocates to Scientific Partnerships (GRASP) Advocate Choice Award. Her presentation was selected from over 5,000 submissions at the world's largest clinical cancer research meeting, which brings together over 40,000 oncology professionals annually to discuss state-of-the-art treatment modalities, new therapies, and ongoing controversies in the field.

Her expert testimony has been highlighted in coverage appearing in CNN.com, the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society's The Bloodline Podcast, the American Society of Clinical Oncology's The ASCO Post, Oncology Central, The San Francisco Chronicle, San Francisco Examiner, and other media.