Jenny J Lin

Jenny J. Lin is a Professor of Medicine and Senior Associate Dean for Career Advancement and Support in Research Affairs at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. She specializes in general internal medicine, primary care, and oncology-related research. Her roles include clinician-educator at medical school and residency levels, and clinician-investigator with funding from the American Cancer Society and National Cancer Institute.

Education:

• BA, Harvard College
• MD, Harvard Medical School
• MPH, Mailman School of Public Health, Columbia University
• Internship and Residency in Internal Medicine at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center

Research Interests: Focuses on cancer survivorship, comorbid disease management (especially diabetes and hypertension), medication adherence, cross-cultural medical education, and patient safety. Her work examines how health beliefs impact chronic illness management in cancer survivors.

Awards:

• 2001 Katherine Swan Ginsburg Award for Humanism in Medicine (Harvard Medical School)
• Phi Beta Kappa (Harvard University, 1993)

Teaching & Service: Continues teaching at the medical school and residency program levels. Her work bridges clinical care and research to improve outcomes for cancer survivors with comorbidities.