The Chinese American Diabetes Association (CADA) is a United States-based non-profit organization committed to advancing scientific research toward the cure of diabetes and related metabolic diseases. Regular members of CADA hold a position of assistant professor or above in an academic institution or of a group leader in a pharmaceutic company. In addition, trainees who are ready to launch their independent research careers with evidence of exceptional potential can join CADA as “rising star” fellows. Established in October 2004 by a group of 20 scientists, the association now has more than 200 active regular members and a dozen of selected “rising star” fellows from North America and Asia Pacific.

The mission of CADA is to provide a platform for its members to communicate and collaborate, to advance the career of its members and scientific research toward the treatment and prevention of diabetes, obesity and its complications.

The CADA is governed by a council comprised of the president, president-elect, secretary, treasurer, and three board members. The association’s activities are supported by four committees: Program Committee, Communication Committee, Professional Development Committee, and Happy Hour Committee.