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Kristina Kim is a Research Fellow at the University of Edinburgh’s School of Social and Political Science, engaged in a multi-university, UKRI-funded project focused on global health policy. Her research centers on the intersection of global health and public policy, emphasizing the decolonization of health practices and the influence of commercial determinants on health outcomes. Kristina completed her PhD at the University of Edinburgh, where her thesis investigated the role of evidence mobilization among health professionals in Scotland regarding e-cigarettes and tobacco control. She holds a Master of Public Health degree with distinction from the same institution, with her thesis analyzing marketing strategies of e-cigarette brands in the UK and EU contexts. Additionally, Kristina graduated with distinction from Yale University, majoring in History of Science, Medicine, and Public Health. Her peer-reviewed work is published in various reputable journals, contributing to ongoing discussions around global health partnerships and policies. She has presented her findings at international conferences and has served as a lecturer and tutor in several health-related courses at the University of Edinburgh. Her initiatives aim at integrating qualitative research into health policy decisions to ensure evidence-based practices are developed and evaluated effectively.
University of Edinburgh • Edinburgh, Scotland
Researching global health policy and commercial determinants of health as part of the Global Health Policy Unit.
School of Social and Political Science, University of Edinburgh • Edinburgh, Scotland
Conducting critical scoping reviews of health interventions and mobilizing evidence with stakeholders.
King's College London • London, England
Reviewed social science research ethics with a focus on experimental methods.
Department of Marketing