Sunny Kim

Sunny Kim is an Associate Professor at the Edson College of Nursing and Health Innovation, Arizona State University. Her research focuses on innovative health communication strategies to address health disparities, with a particular emphasis on digital storytelling interventions for underserved populations. She explores topics such as vaccine hesitancy, cancer care, and psychosocial support for patients and caregivers.

Key research areas include:

• Development of culturally tailored digital interventions targeting HPV vaccination, cancer prevention, and chronic disease management
• Evaluation of mind-body practices (e.g., Tai Chi, biofeedback) for cardiometabolic and psycho-emotional health
• Qualitative studies on patient-caregiver dynamics in hematopoietic cell transplantation

Her work bridges nursing, public health, and behavioral medicine, emphasizing community engagement with vulnerable groups such as Asian immigrants, Hispanic families, and Black adults. Recent studies highlight interventions to improve health literacy and reduce disparities in vaccination rates and cancer outcomes.

Notable contributions include:

• Pilot testing digital storytelling to influence HPV vaccination decisions among college men and minority populations
• Exploring the feasibility of group-based workshops for HCT patient-caregiver dyads
• Systematic reviews on mind-body therapies and their physiological impacts

No scientific awards are explicitly listed in the provided materials. Her research has been applied in clinical and community settings to improve health advocacy and patient-centered care strategies.