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Young-Shin Lee is an Associate Professor at the School of Nursing, San Diego State University (SDSU), part of the College of Health and Human Services. Her academic journey includes a PhD from the University of Texas at Austin and nursing degrees from Seoul National University. She has held faculty positions at SDSU since 2003, with visiting roles at Chung-Ang University (Seoul, Korea) and the University of San Diego. Her research focuses on gerontology, public health, health disparities, and nursing education. She has led grants totaling over $2.5M, including the Geriatrics Workforce Enhancement Program (HRSA) and studies on Korean-American health issues. Lee has received prestigious awards like the Carol A. Lindeman Award (2004) and the John Hartford Foundation Geriatric Nursing Education Award (2014). She mentors students in community health projects and serves on national organizations such as the Asian American/Pacific Islander Nurses Association (AAPINA).
Education:
- PhD in Nursing, University of Texas at Austin
- MS and BS in Nursing, Seoul National University
Research Interests: Lee’s work addresses aging-related health challenges, cultural competency in healthcare, and preventive care for minority populations. Her studies include bone health in Korean-American women, caregiving dynamics among Chinese immigrants, and vaping trends among adolescents. She emphasizes evidence-based practice and community engagement, reflected in her service-learning programs and collaborations with organizations like the Alzheimer’s Association.
Grants and Awards:
- Recipient of multiple NIH/HRSA grants, including a $2.5M Geriatrics Workforce Enhancement Program (HRSA)
- Over 50 peer-reviewed publications and conference presentations globally
- Founder and facilitator of the Korean-American Dementia Caregiver Support Group
Service and Leadership:
- Executive Board member of AAPINA (2019–2021)
- Member of SDSU’s Aging Friendly University initiative
- Reviewer for journals like the Journal of Transcultural Nursing and Western Journal of Nursing Research
