Yanping Jiang

Dr. Yanping Jiang is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Family Medicine and Community Health at Rutgers University's School of Public Health, affiliated with the Institute for Health, Health Care Policy and Aging Research (IFH). Her research focuses on social determinants of health, particularly health disparities related to socioeconomic status and race/ethnicity, and protective factors promoting health equity. She holds a Ph.D. in Health Promotion, Education and Behavior from the University of South Carolina and completed postdoctoral training in Health Psychology at Wayne State University.

Dr. Jiang's work emphasizes cultural and social factors influencing health outcomes in aging populations and marginalized groups. Key areas include intergenerational relationships, family expectations, and the role of traditional medicine in mental health among Chinese Americans. Her research also addresses substance use trends (e.g., cannabis and alcohol) in youth and disparities in chronic disease management.

Her recent studies include examining neighborhood stressors' impact on world assumptions among young adults and the link between binge drinking and COVID-19 risk in young women. She has contributed to developing culturally tailored interventions and custom data collection systems to improve health equity research.

• Education: Ph.D., Health Promotion, Education and Behavior, Arnold School of Public Health, University of South Carolina
• Postdoctoral Training: Health Psychology, Wayne State University
• Affiliations: IFH, Center for Healthy Aging Research, Center for Pharmacoepidemiology and Treatment Science

Dr. Jiang's awards include selection for two research programs (names unspecified). Her work bridges epidemiology, public health policy, and cultural competency to address systemic inequities in healthcare access and outcomes.