Luke Roberto
Luke Roberto, BS
Chamorro
(He/Him/His)
Pre-Med
Santa Clara University
Clinical Trial Inclusion
I am a recent graduate of Santa Clara University, working in my hometown of Sacramento in preparation to apply to medical school. My past research topics include paper-based microfluidic devices and correction modalities for juvenile idiopathic scoliosis. Within the Taparra lab, I am interested in examining the representation of NHPI individuals in clinical trials.
Hometown: Sacramento, CA
Undergrad: Santa Clara University, B.S. Biochemistry, 2023
Contact: LinkedIn, LukeKlettRoberto@gmail.com
Hobbies: Powerlifting, backpacking, music, dance
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.