
Shin-Young Kim is a 2nd year clinical psychology Ph.D. student at the University of Rochester under the mentorship of Dr. Ron Rogge. She is interested in the mechanisms underlying mind-body interactions, particularly regarding contemplative meditations and interoceptive disturbances in emotional disorders. After receiving her master’s degree in Clinical Psychology from Sogang University, she received a Fulbright to continue her studies in the United States. Based on her past experience working as a researcher in the psychiatric departments of Korean hospitals, she plans to explore the role of cultural factors to address mental health disparities in Asian countries.