His research focuses on integrating biological and socioecological perspectives in addressing cancer care disparities and access to care. In practice, he hopes this research will contribute towards improving American Indian/Alaskan Native cancer outcomes. In his research and pedagogy, he prioritizes Indigenous methods and analytic frameworks to help mitigate environmental and psychological harms associated with Western science applications. He is Diné (Navajo) and Jemez from the Navajo Nation.