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Myung Hee Lee is an Associate Professor of Clinical Epidemiology in the Department of Medicine at Weill Cornell Medical College. Her research focuses on infectious diseases, particularly HIV, tuberculosis, and schistosomiasis, with a strong emphasis on their intersection with cardiovascular health in resource-limited settings across Tanzania and Haiti.
- Ph.D. in Epidemiology, University of North Carolina (2007)
- M.S. in Public Health, Seoul National University (2002)
- B.S. in Public Health, Seoul National University (2000)
Dr. Lee's research spans clinical epidemiology, implementation science, and global health, with particular focus on HIV and TB co-infection, women's health, cardiovascular complications in HIV patients, and innovative diagnostic approaches in low-resource settings. Her work often involves community engagement strategies, including partnerships with religious leaders and traditional healers to improve health outcomes. She employs both quantitative and qualitative methodologies in her research, with a strong emphasis on longitudinal cohort studies and clinical trials.
Her recent publications demonstrate a clear trajectory toward understanding the complex interplay between infectious diseases and chronic conditions, particularly in the context of resource-limited settings. She has made significant contributions to understanding HIV reservoirs in TB co-infected patients, cardiovascular complications in HIV-positive individuals, and implementation strategies for improving health outcomes in vulnerable populations across Africa and Haiti.
- National Institute of Allergy & Infectious Diseases: Schistosomiasis and Women's Reproductive Health (2024-2029)
- CRDF Global: Evaluating The Clinical Utility of A Novel RNA-Based Assay For Predicting TB Treatment Outcomes (2024-2026)
- Fogarty International Center: HIV and Women's Health (2024-2025)
- National Institute of Allergy & Infectious Diseases: Impact of TB coinfection on HIV reservoir (2023-2028)
Dr. Lee has been instrumental in developing community-based interventions that address structural barriers to healthcare access, particularly for vulnerable populations in Tanzania and Haiti. Her work with religious leaders to promote family planning and reduce blood pressure demonstrates innovative approaches to implementation science in global health settings.
