He studies how cultural understandings of diseases, particularly HIV/AIDS in Zimbabwe, shape perceptions of and access to health services. Further, he explores the health needs of migrants and refugees, especially Guatemalan Mayans living in Omaha. In addition, he assists a non-profit organization assessing the long-term impact of their services provided to refugees. He is the author of "Witches, Westerners, and HIV." His most recent publication is "Religious Institutions and Volunteering to Provide Care to People Living with HIV and AIDS in Zimbabwe."