Sunmi Song
About Sunmi Song
Sunmi Song is a Postdoctoral Fellow at the National Institutes of Health and a Research Professor at Korea University. With a background in Biobehavioral Health and Psychology, she specializes in the interplay between social relationships and genomic profiles in relation to health outcomes.
Current Role at National Institutes of Health
Sunmi Song has been serving as a Postdoctoral Fellow at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) since 2014. In this role, she conducts research focused on the intersection of social relationship dynamics and genomic profiles, particularly how these factors influence human health outcomes. Her work involves investigating inflammation-related gene transcription processes that are triggered by psychosocial stressors. This research contributes to a better understanding of how interpersonal stressors can affect health at a biological level.
Academic Background and Education
Sunmi Song completed her Doctor of Philosophy in Biobehavioral Health and Philosophy at Penn State University from 2008 to 2013. Prior to this, she earned a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and a Master of Arts in Psychology from Yonsei University, studying from 2001 to 2007. Her educational background provides a strong foundation in both health-related research and psychological principles, which she applies in her current research endeavors.
Previous Experience at Penn State University
Before her current position at NIH, Sunmi Song worked at Penn State University as a PhD candidate from 2008 to 2013. During her time there, she gained valuable research experience that contributed to her expertise in biobehavioral health. This experience laid the groundwork for her future research initiatives and academic roles.
Research and Teaching Roles at Korean Institutions
In addition to her role at NIH, Sunmi Song has held several academic positions in South Korea. Since 2019, she has been a Research Professor at Korea University. She also serves as a Research Associate at Chung-ang University since 2016. In these roles, she teaches undergraduate classes on research methods, stress, and health behaviors, while continuing her research on psychosocial stressors and health outcomes.
Contributions to Alcohol Prevention in South Korea
Sunmi Song developed an effective monitoring system for the National Alcohol Prevention Program in South Korea. This initiative aimed to reduce personal and environmental risk factors associated with excessive alcohol consumption. Her work in this area demonstrates her commitment to applying research findings to public health challenges.