About Us.

Founded in 2026, the Alliance of North American Eyecare Professionals (ANAECP), a chapter of the Alliance of North American Chinese Physicians (ANACP), is dedicated to advancing the field of ophthalmology through transpacific collaboration and knowledge exchange between the United States and China. ​

Our Goal

Committed to the continuous education and professional growth of Chinese-American physicians, the Alliance supports members by organizing annual conferences, seminars, and specialized continuing education courses. These events not only promote the latest innovations in patient care but also facilitate the sharing of best practices and emerging technologies.
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In addition to its educational mission, the Alliance of North American Eyecare Professionals (ANAECP) actively engages in community service, supporting charitable and scientific initiatives that benefit the broader community. Membership is open to clinicians, technologists, and industry personnel of Chinese descent who are involved in ophthalmology, offering a welcoming environment that encourages both professional development and collaboration. The Alliance operates with a flexible, no-fee membership model, allowing participants to freely join and contribute to its mission.​

​Mingwu Wang, MD, PhD
​President

Dr. Mingwu Wang, MD, PhD, is a distinguished Clinical Professor of Ophthalmology and Vision Science at the University of Arizona College of Medicine. With over two decades of experience in ophthalmology and molecular biology, Dr. Wang has made significant contributions to the field, particularly in corneal and external diseases. He completed his MD and PhD at China Medical University and underwent extensive residency and fellowship training at the Doheny Eye Institute, USC. As the founder and president of NeuVision Medical Institute, Dr. Wang continues to advance medical science and patient care through his clinical expertise and leadership.

Grace Fu Palma, MBA
Vice President

Grace brings 20+ years of industry experience to the medical device industry.  As seasoned bilingual and bicultural MedTech executive, she held a variety of marketing, operational and strategic development management positions at both large multinationals (Hewlett Packard Medical) and startup companies (Teratech). She specializes in China NMPA (CFDA) regulatory (RA/QA/CRO/CER) and commercialization services. In addition, she founded Chinese American Heart Association (500+ cardiovascular clinical professionals) in 2005. She received a BA degree from Peking University, China, and an MBA from Yale University in New Haven, CT. ​

Bo Huang, MD, PhD
Vice President

Dr. Bo Huang, MD, PhD, is a tenured Professor of Ophthalmology at the University of Mississippi Medical Center, where he serves as the Director of Cornea Service and Medical Director of Ophthalmology. With extensive expertise in corneal diseases and refractive surgery, Dr. Huang has significantly contributed to both clinical practice and research, securing extramural funding from NIH and leading clinical trials. He also serves as the Medical Director of the Mississippi Lions Eye Bank, overseeing all medical aspects of eye bank operations. Dr. Huang's dedication to education is evident in his mentorship of residents and medical students, shaping the future of ophthalmology.​

Ying Han, MD, PhD
Vice President

​Dr. Ying Han, MD, PhD, is a Clinical Professor of Ophthalmology at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF), where she also serves as the Medical Director of Ophthalmology. With a distinguished career spanning over two decades, Dr. Han is a leading expert in glaucoma, recognized for her high clinical and surgical volumes at UCSF. She completed her medical education at Nanjing Medical University, followed by a PhD in Vision Science from UC Berkeley, and specialized training in ophthalmology at UCSF. Dr. Han is also an attending physician at UCSF's Wayne & Gladys Valley Vision Center, as well as at Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital and the San Francisco Veterans Affairs Medical Center. In addition to her clinical work, she has a strong commitment to education, and supervising residents and fellows while contributing significantly to glaucoma research.

Yi Zhang, MD, PhD
Vice President

 Dr. Yi Zhang, MD, PhD, is an Associate Professor of Ophthalmology at the Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University. He specializes in retina and vitreous diseases, including retinal detachment, age-related macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, and more.
Dr. Zhang completed his MD at Zhejiang Medical University in China and his PhD at Peking Union Medical College. He has undergone extensive training, including fellowships in Vitreo-Retina at the National Retina Institute and postdoctoral work at Oregon Health & Science University.
His research interests focus on gene therapy for retinal diseases and micropulse subthreshold laser treatments for diabetic macular edema. He is board-certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology and is a member of several professional organizations, including the American Academy of Ophthalmology.

Lucy Chen, OD, FAAO, ABO, Diplomate 
Vice President

Dr. Chen graduated from the University of Houston, College of Optometry as Doctor of Optometry (BSK honor). She also graduated from the University of Alcala de Henares in Spain with a Ph.D. with Sobrasaliende “cum laude”, then as a post-doctoral at Baylor College of Medicine. Prior to Spain she earned a medical degree and MS in Sun Yat Sen Medical School/ Southern Medical University. She has more than 60 publications in pioneer vision science SCI Journals, 2 patents, authors of 10 medical books and won several awards in eye health care professional. She has successfully founded several private clinics in USA and China, and has been working in industry as medical director to conduct eye products R&D. She has participated in several NIH research projects and FDA clinic trials in device and drugs including myopia control and ocular diseases as principal investigator.

Xiaoyin Sun, OD, M.Med, B.Med
Vice President

Dr. Xiaoyin Sun, O.D., M.Med., B.Med., is a highly accomplished optometric physician with over 30 years of combined education and clinical experience in ophthalmology and optometry. She is a dedicated member of the American Academy of Optometry (AAO) and the American Academy of Orthokeratology and Myopia Control (AAOMC).
Dr. Sun’s distinguished academic background includes a Doctor of Optometry (O.D.) from the New England College of Optometry （NECO） in Boston, a Master of Clinical Science in Ophthalmology from the National University of Singapore, and both a Master of Medicine (M.Med.) and Bachelor of Medicine (B.Med.) in Harbin Medical University in China. 

Chao Sun, OD, PhD
Vice President

Graduated from the School of Life Sciences at Fudan University in Shanghai, where he earned a Bachelor of Science in Physiology and a Ph.D. in Neurophysiology. After graduating, he conducted postdoctoral research in the Department of Biomedical Engineering at Northwestern University in Chicago. He later served as a Research Scientist in the Department of Neurobiology, Physiology, and Behavior at the University of California, Davis. He has been engaged in research on the development and information processing of the visual nervous system for fifteen years.
He currently serves as a Clinical Optometrist in the Southern California division of National Vision, the second-largest optical retailer in the United States. He is a member of the American Optometric Association, the International Brain Research Organization, and the Society for Neuroscience.

Helen Changmin Duan, OD, MS, FIAO
Vice President

Assistant Clinical Professor, Emeritus, the State University of New York, College of Optometry,
Founder and Center Director of Dr. Duan and Associates Eye Care
Visiting Professor, Eye Hospital, Tianjin Medical University,
Chair, Education Committee, IAOMC (International Academy of Orthokeratology and Myopia Control)
Coordinator of Foreign Affairs, IAOMC Asia (International Academy of Orthokeratology and Myopia Control, Asia Section)
International Committee China Representative, Optometric Vision Development & Rehabilitation Association (OVDRA)
Member of Contact Lens Association of Ophthalmologists (CLAO)
Member of Membership Development Committee, American Optometric Association (AOA)