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Dr. Wei Yang is a Senior Lecturer in Health Economics and Policy and Director of the Institute of Gerontology at King's College London. She holds a PhD from the London School of Economics & Political Science (LSE), an MPhil in Medical Sociology from the National University of Singapore, and a BA in Sociology from Fudan University. Her research focuses on health and long-term care financing policies, aging populations, mental health, and health inequities. She has been recognized with the Future Research Leader award from the UK's ESRC.
- University: King's College London
- School: School of Global Affairs
- Department: Department of Global Health & Social Medicine
Her work examines policy impacts on healthcare access, long-term care systems, and social health insurance. Notable contributions include analyses of China's long-term care insurance reforms, the role of social support in cognitive health among the elderly, and the protective effects of family functioning during pandemics.
Recent publications explore topics like catastrophic healthcare expenditures, vaccine acceptance in Mozambique, and CRISPR applications in aging research. Her research has influenced policy in China and internationally, with citations from major institutions like the WHO and World Bank.
- Key Awards: ESRC Future Research Leader Award
- Supervision: Open to PhD students in health financing, aging, and policy
- Labs/Groups: Institute of Gerontology, Mental Health & Society Research Group, Ageing Research at King's (ARK)
