Jingkai Wei
About Jingkai Wei
Jingkai Wei is a Part-Time Faculty member at The George Washington University, where he also serves as a Postdoctoral Scientist. He specializes in epidemiological research focusing on cardiovascular disease and cognitive aging, drawing from his extensive academic background in Epidemiology and Preventive Medicine.
Work at The George Washington University
Jingkai Wei has been employed at The George Washington University since 2019, initially serving as a Postdoctoral Scientist. In this role, he conducts research within the Department of Epidemiology at the Milken Institute School of Public Health. Additionally, he has held a position as Part-Time Faculty since 2020, contributing to the academic environment and mentoring students in the field of epidemiology.
Education and Expertise
Jingkai Wei earned a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Epidemiology from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, completing his studies from 2015 to 2019. He also holds a Master of Science in Public Health from Emory University, where he studied from 2012 to 2014. His undergraduate education includes a Bachelor of Medicine in Preventive Medicine from Shanghai Jiao Tong University, completed from 2007 to 2012. His academic background supports his focus on the epidemiological research of cardiovascular disease and cognitive aging.
Background
Before his current role at The George Washington University, Jingkai Wei worked as a Graduate Research Assistant at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill from 2015 to 2018. He also served as a Graduate Teaching Assistant for four months in 2018 and briefly as a Graduate Research Assistant again in 2019. His prior experience includes a position as a Research Associate at Emory University from 2014 to 2015.
Research Focus
Jingkai Wei specializes in epidemiological research, particularly in the areas of cardiovascular disease and cognitive aging. His work examines the psychosocial and lifestyle factors associated with these health issues. This focus aligns with his academic training and positions him as a knowledgeable contributor to the field of public health.