Researcher biography

Kim-Huong uses economic theories and methods to examine the social and economic values of healthcare. She develops programs and policies aimed at improving the value of health and social care services and ensuring fair access and use for disadvantaged populations. Since 2022, she has been an Atlantic Fellow with the Global Brain Health Institute at Trinity College Dublin and the University of California, San Francisco.

Her current areas of interest include brain health in older individuals and individuals with brain injuries. She collaborates closely with advocates, consumers of health and social services, policy analysts, and researchers from a wide range of backgrounds, including engineers, medical professionals, artists, industry organizations, and peak bodies.