Miyong Kim

Miyong Kim is a Professor at the University of Texas at Austin’s College of Liberal Arts, where she serves as Associate Vice President for Community Health Engagement and holds the La Quinta Centennial Endowed Professorship. Her research bridges nursing science, health literacy, and cultural adaptation to address disparities in chronic disease management among minority populations.

• Focus: Minority health, aging, and self-management science
• Contact: mkim@nursing.utexas.edu

Her work centers on culturally tailored interventions for Korean Americans, African Americans, and other marginalized groups, emphasizing the role of technology, social networks, and community health workers in mitigating health disparities. She has pioneered sensor-controlled digital games for heart failure self-management and explored the impact of linguistic isolation on cognitive health.

Recent publications highlight trends in digital health innovation, cross-cultural adaptation, and social determinants of health. Key areas include diabetes management, mental health stigma, and precision health strategies, often leveraging community-based participatory research.