Joanne Yoong Su Yin

Dr Yoong is a behavioral microeconomist whose broad interests lie in social science research that supports better well-being for vulnerable populations. Her work in health covers the study of individual patient and provider choices, the evaluation of healthcare policy and practice as well as the economic assessment of new health technologies. She is an experienced educator at the university and professional level.

Education

• Ph.D Stanford University (2002 — 2008)
• A.B; Certificate Program Princeton University (1996 — 2000)
• Princeton-in-Beijing Study Abroad, Beijing Normal University

Publications

• Rabinovich, L,Molton, JS, Ooi, WT, Paton,NIJ, Batra S & Yoong, J.(2020). Perceptions and Acceptability of Digital Interventions Among Tuberculosis Patients in Cambodia: Qualitative Study of Video-based Directly Observed Therapy in Cambodia Forthcoming in Journal of Medical and Internet Research
• Hewage, S. S., Audimulam. J, Sullivan, E., Yew, TW, Chi, C and Yoong, J. (2020). Barriers to gestational diabetes management, and preferred interventions for women with gestational diabetes in Singapore: A mixed-method study. JMIR Formative Research, June 30;4(6):e14486. Epub 2020
• Jen WY, Yoong J, Liu X, Tan MSY, Chng WJ, Chee YL. Qualitative Study of Factors Affecting Patient, Caregiver and Physician Preferences for Treatment of Myeloma and Indolent Lymphoma. Patient Preference and Adherence. 2020;14:301-308. Published 2020 Feb 17.
• Yue M, Wang Y, Low CK, Yoong JS, Cook AR. Optimal Design of Population-Level Financial Incentives of Influenza Vaccination for the Elderly. Value Health. 2020;23(2):200-208.
• Lim, K., Chi, C., Chan, S.-Y., Lim, S. L., Ang, S. M., Yoong, J. S., … Yong, E.-L. (2019). Smart Phone APP to Restore Optimal Weight (SPAROW): protocol for a randomised controlled trial for women with recent gestational diabetes. BMC Public Health, 19(1), 1287.

Companies

• Fellow USC Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences (2022)
• Visiting Scholar Singapore Management University (2022)
• Vice President and President-Elect ISPOR—The Professional Society for Health Economics and Outcomes Research (2022)
• Visiting Scholar National University of Singapore (2021)
• Founder Research for Impact Singapore (2019)
• Honorary Senior Lecturer London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine (2014)
• Adjunct Economist RAND Corporation (2012)
• Senior Economist and Director, CESR-East University of Southern California (Center for Economic and Social Research) (2013 — 2022)
• Visiting Associate Professor National University of Singapore (2019 — 2020)