I am a Professor and Chair of the Asian American Studies Department at San Francisco State University. My research focuses on social, cultural, and structural influences on health. My research has contributed to our understanding of how culture, ethnicity, and social class impact the health of Asians and Asian Americans. I have published and presented extensively on issues related to Asian Americans and HIV/AIDS, and cancer, particularly on cancer survivorship. I have worked with and served as an advisory board member addressing the impact of ethnicity on health and health equity.