Sung-Jae Lee, PhD

Sung-Jae Lee, PhD is a Professor-in-Residence in the Department of Psychiatry and Biobehavioral Sciences at the UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine, with a joint appointment in Epidemiology at the UCLA Fielding School of Public Health. His research focuses on advancing health equity among communities disproportionately affected by HIV/AIDS and related syndemic conditions. Dr. Lee serves as Vice Chair for Faculty Development, Deputy Director of the Implementation Science and Practice Hub, and Director of the Methods Core at the Center for HIV Identification, Prevention, and Treatment Services (CHIPTS). He also leads international HIV research training programs in Vietnam and Thailand and mentors emerging global health researchers through multiple implementation science and global health initiatives. His work is guided by a commitment to translating research into meaningful, community-centered impact.