Clinical Focus


  • Fellow

Professional Education


  • Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine, Western University of Health Sciences (2021)
  • Master of Public Health, Tufts University School of Medicine, Public Health (2017)
  • Bachelor of Arts, Washington University in St. Louis, Biology (2013)

All Publications


  • Impact of sleep on gastrointestinal cancer. World journal of clinical oncology Lo, J., Taweesedt, P. T., Kawai, M. 2024; 15 (6): 677-683

    Abstract

    Sleep problems have become a significant public health concern, affecting a large portion of the global population and have been linked to increased morbidity and mortality. The incidence of gastrointestinal (GI) cancers continues to rise, posing a substantial burden on healthcare systems worldwide. This editorial aims to delve into the impact of sleep on GI cancers, including esophageal, gastric, colorectal, hepatobiliary, and pancreatic cancer. Recent literature investigating the potential connections between GI cancers and sleep was reviewed. We considered aspects such as sleep duration, sleep disorders, and circadian rhythmicity, in order to explore the underlying mechanisms that can contribute to the development of GI cancers and propose avenues for future research.

    View details for DOI 10.5306/wjco.v15.i6.677

    View details for PubMedID 38946837

    View details for PubMedCentralID PMC11212604

  • KRAS mutation as a predictor for cause-specific survival in early- versus late-onset colorectal cancer: A United States population-based study Lin, A. Y., Kahl, A. R., Pan, J. Y., Lo, J., Tung, W., Fisher, G. A., Charlton, M. E. AMER SOC CLINICAL ONCOLOGY. 2019