Dr. Meghani's research trajectory is intended at identifying sources of racial and ethnic disparities in pain treatment and palliative care; tease out legitimate differences from illegitimate differences (inequities); understand patient-centered outcomes in pain treatment; and identify culturally appropriate models of pain treatment and palliative care for minorities and underserved. She will also extend her program of research to developing countries to understand and address macro-level factors impeding availability of opioids for cancer pain relief.