Kāʻeo Kekumano
Aloha, I'm from Mililani, HI and am currently an undergraduate at Harvard college, studying Human Developmental and Regenerative Biology. I'm passionate about improving NHPI health, both in terms of research and health equity as well as learning traditional ways of healing and cultural practices.
Hometown: Mililani, HI
Undergrad: Harvard University, Human Developmental and Regenerative Biology Majors
Hobbies: Being outdoors in nature whether that's hiking, biking or going to the beach
The team published in JAMA Network Open a study titled "Racial Disparities in Cancer Stage at Diagnosis and Survival for Adolescents and Young Adults". We found that there are significant 10-year overall survival gaps among Indigenous Adolescent and Young Adults with the top 10 deadliest cancers in the United States. Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islanders make up some of the largest deficits in long-term survival. The findings highlight significant work to be done specifically for the Indigenous Adolesecent and Young Adult population with cancer.