Nikki Kalani Apana

Nikki Kalani Apana, BA

Native Hawaiian

(She/Her/Hers)

Medical Student MS2

UCSF

Mental Health & Substance Use

As an aspiring Native Hawaiian physician, I am passionate about increasing access to high quality, culturally-focused healthcare and substance use treatment for Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander communities. My research interests include data disaggregation, Indigenous approaches to mental health, and social justice.

Hometown: Concord, CA

Undergrad: BA, Stanford University, Human Biology major (Concentration in Race, Ethnicity, Social Class, and Public Health), Spanish minor (2020)

Medical School: UCSF PRIME-US

Contact: LinkedIn, @NikkiApana

Webpage: Prime-US

Hobbies: dancing with Hālau Nā Mamo Noʻeau, running, trying new foods, spending time with 'ohana

Revitalizing Native Hawaiian HealthThis Viewpoint offers insight into the health effects of the recent fires in Hawaiʻi and what culturally conscious approaches are needed to ensure the health of Native Hawaiians going forward.

Congratulations to Nikki Apana on her first author publication published January 1, 2024 in JAMA Pediatrics. With senior authors Kekoa and Dr. DeVille.

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