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Jiying Ling is a distinguished professor and the Assistant Director of the PhD Program at the College of Nursing, Michigan State University. With over a decade of experience, her research centers on developing and evaluating school- and home-based bio-behavioral interventions aimed at reducing obesity and promoting mental, emotional, and behavioral health in economically marginalized parent-child dyads. Dr. Ling's work leverages innovative theoretical frameworks to actively engage parents and guardians in fostering resilience and supporting whole child health during early childhood development. She has successfully developed interventions such as FirstStep2Health, Happy Family, Healthy Kids, and Eat ABCs, securing more than $12 million in funding, including the largest single-researcher grant in the history of the College of Nursing. Dr. Ling is recognized nationally and internationally for her impactful research and has authored over 110 publications. In 2022, she was named a fellow of the prestigious American Academy of Nursing and actively supervises PhD students in her capacity as an advisor.
Michigan State University • East Lansing, MI
Oversees doctoral program and engages in research and teaching within the College of Nursing.
Department of Psychology