Dr. Eun-Young Lee
Post-doctoral fellow, CHEO – Research Institute
Degrees and Certifications
- Post-doctorate, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB, Canada (Behavioural Epidemiology)
- PhD, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB, Canada (Behavioural Medicine and Health Psychology)
- Graduate studentship, Waseda University, Tokyo, Japan (Exercise Epidemiology)
- MA, Yonsei University, Seoul, South Korea (Exercise Psychology)
- BSc, Yonsei University, Seoul, South Korea (Physical Education, Sport & Leisure Studies)
Research Interests
- Health and behavioural epidemiology
- Correlates and determinants of physical activity and sedentary behaviour
- Physical activity and sedentary behaviour in young people (0-18 years)
- Cross-cultural comparisons
- Social-Ecological Model
Biography
Dr. Eun-Young Lee obtained her BSc and MA degrees at Yonsei University, South Korea. After completing a course-based graduate studentship at Waseda University in Japan, she moved to Canada to pursue a PhD degree at the University of Alberta under the supervision of Dr. John Spence. Her doctoral dissertation examining the relationship between biological maturation and physical activity among Korean adolescent girls was recognized by the Canadian Society for Psychomotor Learning and sport Psychology (SCAPPS) where she was awarded the Franklin Henry Young Scientist Award in 2016. Prior to joining HALO, Young was a post-doctoral fellow in the Behavioural Epidemiology Lab at the University of Alberta under the supervision of Dr. Valerie Carson. Young’s main research interests include studying the correlates and determinants of physical activity and sedentary behaviour, and how these behaviours impact health and well-being among young people (0-18 years) within a culture and across cultures. Outside of research, Young enjoys watching TV, cuddling with her dogs, and tasting craft beer with friends. She is also a 3rd degree black belt in Taekwondo, avid skier, and amateur rock climber.