Dr. Kristina Kim

Assistant Professor

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Biography

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.

Research Interests

Experience

Research Fellow

— Present

University of Edinburgh • Edinburgh, Scotland

Researching global health policy and commercial determinants of health as part of the Global Health Policy Unit.

Research Assistant

2023-03-01 — 2024-06-30

School of Social and Political Science, University of Edinburgh • Edinburgh, Scotland

Conducting critical scoping reviews of health interventions and mobilizing evidence with stakeholders.

Research Assistant

2021-07-01 — 2022-09-30

King's College London • London, England

Reviewed social science research ethics with a focus on experimental methods.

Requirements for University of Edinburgh

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.25
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:100
Prerequisites
Undergraduate degree in business, management, or related subject
Application Checklist
  • Academic transcripts
  • Personal statement
  • One academic reference
  • CV/Resume
Specialization Notes

Department of Marketing