JiWon Lee

PhD Student in Epidemiology

jrl163@pitt.edu

JiWon received a B.S. in the department of Food & Nutrition at Yonsei University, Seoul, Korea, an M.S. in Nutritional Science, focused on Clinical Nutrition from the University of Michigan at Ann Arbor, and an M.P.H in Epidemiology from the Columbia University. Currently, JiWon is enrolled in the Doctoral Program in Epidemiology at the University of Pittsburgh under the mentorship of Dr. Jane Cauley.

JiWon’s current research interests are targeted for elderly population, in order to intervene their health issues and to improve their quality of life. More specifically, JiWon is focused on the impact of macronutrients and physical activity on muscle quality and quantity, fall and fracture prevention, and disability across race/ethnic groups. 

Select presentations

  • JiWon R. Lee, Hsin-Chieh Yeh Soohun Cho: Diabetes and Prediabetes in a Cohort of Korean Employees American Diabetes Association 75th Scientific Sessions, June 5-9, 2015 Boston, MA 

Select publications 

  • JiWon R. Lee, Nisa M. Maruthur, Hsin-Chieh Yeh: Nativity and Prevalence of Cardiometabolic Diseases among U.S. Asian Immigrants J Diabetes Complications 2020;34:Article 107679 

Research Area(s) of Emphasis 

Aging Epidemiology 

Prevention, Lifestyle, & Physical Activity Epidemiology 

Education

MPH in Epidemiology,
Columbia University 

MS in Nutritional Science, focused on Clinical Nutrition,
University of Michigan 

BS in Food & Nutrition,
Yonsei University