Yoonjeong Lim

Dr. Yoonjeong Lim serves as an Assistant Professor in the Division of Occupational Therapy at Binghamton University's Decker College of Nursing and Health Sciences, joining the faculty in January 2023. A licensed occupational therapist (OTR/L) with 5 years of clinical experience, she specializes in pediatric populations across outpatient, school, home health, and telehealth settings.

Her educational background includes:

• PhD in Rehabilitation Science, University of Florida (2015)
• MS in Occupational Therapy, Yonsei University, South Korea (2008)
• BS in Occupational Therapy, Yonsei University, South Korea (2006)

Dr. Lim's research program critically addresses rare diseases through three interconnected pillars: developing self-help interventions for affected children, enhancing quality of life via meaningful activity participation, and validating assessment tools. Her clinical expertise in pediatric neurodevelopmental conditions directly informs this work, creating a unique bridge between rare disease research and practical occupational therapy applications. The Family Impact dimension of her research recognizes caregivers' experiences as essential components of effective intervention.

Her teaching integrates these research strands with core occupational therapy principles, emphasizing evidence-based practice and methodological rigor in pediatric care. Dr. Lim maintains active clinical engagement through her OTR/L credential while advancing scholarly work focused on underserved rare disease populations.