Kimberly Yang, Emory University

Kimberly Yang is an undergraduate at Emory University studying Human Health and Economics. Her academic areas of interest focus on topics involving public health, policy, and health equity, particularly how institutions and policy shape access to health resources and health outcomes. She is interested in using research, writing, and policy to address complex issues at the intersections of health and law. At Emory, Kimberly conducts research with the Little Devices Lab examining ethical approaches in the collection, exchange, and use of biological materials in research and biotechnology. She has also conducted research using economic models to explore the link between environmental policy around air pollution and birth outcomes. Beyond academics, Kimberly has gained experience in legal settings as a trial litigation intern supporting public defenders with felony trial preparation, evidence review, and trial strategy. She also writes about health news and medical innovation and is involved in public health and service organizations at Emory. In her free time, she enjoys reading, watching TV shows, and playing badminton.

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