Dr. Jennifer Kim is a Research Assistant Professor at the Tufts Center for the Study of Drug Development, Tufts University School of Medicine. She is an organizational psychologist whose research and consulting focus on work and health equity. Specifically, she explores both system and individual-level barriers that contribute to disparities, while also examining macro and micro-level interventions that can help reduce barriers faced by historically marginalized communities. Recent projects have included quantifying the impact of workplace microaggressions among drug development professionals; exploring racial discrimination among patients in clinical trials; and understanding what inclusive leadership looks like in organizations. She received her BA from Wellesley College and Ph.D. in Organizational Psychology from Columbia University

Jenny's Current & Recent Research Initiatives Include:

  • Workplace DEI dynamics and their impact on team performance
  • Racial microaggressions experienced by patients in clinical trials
  • The impact of socioeconomic status on perceptions of clinical trials