Dr Wei Yang
Director of the Institute of Gerontology
- Senior Lecturer in Health Economics and Policy
Research interests
- Ageing
- Mental Health
Biography
Dr Wei Yang is a Senior Lecturer in Health Economics and Policy and Director at the Institute of Gerontology. Trained as a health economist, Wei’s research primarily focuses on assessing the impact of health and long-term care financing policies on disparities in access to care and equity in financing. Wei utilises longitudinal survey datasets to delve into these critical issues.
Wei's work has appeared in esteemed journals such as Social Science and Medicine, European Journals of Health Economics, China Quarterly, Health Policy and Planning, and Journal of Gerontology. She has received the prestigious Future Research Leader award from the Economics and Social Research Council of the UK, recognising her as one of the most promising emerging researchers in the field of social science.
On an international scale, Wei is highly regarded for her research in both China and the UK. Her work has been cited by significant organisations, including the National Health and Family Planning Commission and the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Security in China, as well as the World Health Organization (WHO) and the World Bank. She has been commissioned for projects by the Department of Health and Social Care in the UK and has also consulted for international organisations like the WHO and Population Services International.
Wei's expertise has shared her expertise with global media outlets such as The Economist, the South Morning Daily (China), and De Groene Amsterdammer (the Netherlands). She also contributes her expertise as a member of the editorial board of Global Health Research and Policy and Aging and Health Research.
Wei obtained her PhD in Health Economics and Policy from the London School of Economics and Political Science, her MPhil in Medical Sociology from the National University of Singapore, and her BA in Sociology from Fudan University in China.
Research
- Inequalities in health and social care
- Health and long-term care financing policy
- Ageing
- Mental health
- Life course
- Cost-effectiveness analysis in health and healthcare
Teaching
Undergraduate
- Key Concepts in Global Health
- Research Design and Practice Studio
PhD supervision
Wei is happy to hear from students wishing to pursue research in the areas of health financing, ageing, long-term care, and health policy.
Further details
Research
Institute of Gerontology
Investigating the challenges of health and social care, as well as the social, economic and policy consequences of ageing populations.
Mental Health & Society research group
Seeking to better understand the socio-political dimensions of mental health and illness in the Global North and South.
Ageing Research at King's (ARK)
Cross faculty consortium addressing ageing and healthy longevity.
News
LTC Insurance in China Lowers Costs for High-Need Patients
The programme significantly reduces the burden of health and care costs for those with complex needs - and has relevance across Global South
Government wants to unlock potential of technology in social care sector, says top civil servant
Keynote address at King’s will focus on delivering immediate, tangible improvements in care
Cross-departmental policy action necessary to tackle social exclusion in later life
Delivering the Institute of Gerontology’s annual Hobman Lecture, Professor Thomas Scharf made the case for a coordinated policy response to address inequality...
Events
From Exclusion to Inclusion in Later Life: A Way Forward
Exploring the multi-faceted risks of social exclusion faced by people in later life, the case for a strategic commitment to reduce social exclusion and...
Please note: this event has passed.
The generation myth
Join Professor Bobby Duffy for the 2022 David Hobman Lecture, discussing the myths and stereotypes around generational trends.
Please note: this event has passed.
Research
Institute of Gerontology
Investigating the challenges of health and social care, as well as the social, economic and policy consequences of ageing populations.
Mental Health & Society research group
Seeking to better understand the socio-political dimensions of mental health and illness in the Global North and South.
Ageing Research at King's (ARK)
Cross faculty consortium addressing ageing and healthy longevity.
News
LTC Insurance in China Lowers Costs for High-Need Patients
The programme significantly reduces the burden of health and care costs for those with complex needs - and has relevance across Global South
Government wants to unlock potential of technology in social care sector, says top civil servant
Keynote address at King’s will focus on delivering immediate, tangible improvements in care
Cross-departmental policy action necessary to tackle social exclusion in later life
Delivering the Institute of Gerontology’s annual Hobman Lecture, Professor Thomas Scharf made the case for a coordinated policy response to address inequality...
Events
From Exclusion to Inclusion in Later Life: A Way Forward
Exploring the multi-faceted risks of social exclusion faced by people in later life, the case for a strategic commitment to reduce social exclusion and...
Please note: this event has passed.
The generation myth
Join Professor Bobby Duffy for the 2022 David Hobman Lecture, discussing the myths and stereotypes around generational trends.
Please note: this event has passed.