Min-Jeong Yang, PhD

Min-Jeong Yang, Ph.D., M.S., is a clinical psychologist, a core member of the Rutgers Institute for Nicotine & Tobacco Studies, and an assistant professor in the Department of Health Behavior, Society, and Policy at the Rutgers School of Public Health. Dr. Yang’s research program aims to promote health behaviors among individuals who are at increased risk for negative health outcomes (e.g., individuals with a cancer diagnosis) and are medically underserved. In particular, her current research focuses on developing and evaluating novel mHealth smoking cessation interventions informed by cognitive-behavioral theories of addiction and mindfulness-based approaches, utilizing both qualitative and quantitative methods. Dr. Yang is a recipient of the NIH/NCI Pathway to Independence Award (K99/R00), for which she aims to develop a mindfulness-based ecological momentary intervention for smoking cessation among individuals with a cancer diagnosis. Beyond her professional life, she finds joy in engaging in various craft projects.

Dr. Yang is a behavioral scientist whose research program aims to promote health behaviors among individuals who are at increased risk for negative health outcomes (e.g., individuals with a cancer diagnosis), are medically underserved, and are marginalized (e.g., sexual and gender minorities). In particular, her current research focuses on developing and evaluating novel mHealth smoking cessation interventions informed by cognitive-behavioral theories of addiction and mindfulness-based approaches, utilizing both qualitative and quantitative methods. Dr. Yang is a recipient of the NIH/NCI Pathway to Independence Award (K99/R00), for which she aims to develop a mindfulness-based ecological momentary intervention for smoking cessation intervention among individuals with a cancer diagnosis.

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