Dr Eun seok Kim
Research Student - DrPH - Epidemiology & Population Health
United Kingdom
I am a public health practitioner and DrPH candidate at the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine, currently serving as Project Director of the VIDA Project based in the Peruvian and Bolivian Amazon at World Vision. My work focuses on strengthening climate-resilient health systems in the Amazon regions of Peru and Bolivia, with particular attention to vulnerable populations exposed to climate-sensitive diseases.
I have extensive experience in designing and implementing large-scale development and public health programmes, particularly in low-resource settings. My work bridges research, policy, and practice, with a strong emphasis on translating evidence into actionable strategies for strengthening health systems.
My areas of expertise include climate change and health, neglected tropical diseases, infectious diseases, including vector-borne diseases, and community-based health interventions. Through the VIDA Project, I collaborate with government agencies, international organisations, and local communities to enhance surveillance systems, improve service delivery, and strengthen governance for climate adaptation in the health sector.
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Research
My research focuses on the intersection of climate change and infectious diseases, with a particular emphasis on neglected tropical diseases and vector-borne diseases, including malaria and dengue. I am interested in understanding how environmental, biological, and social determinants interact to influence disease transmission dynamics in high-risk settings.
As part of my doctoral research, I examine persistent transmission of parasitic infections despite long-term mass drug administration, exploring both treatment effectiveness and environmental exposure pathways. My work aims to identify practical strategies to optimise intervention effectiveness in real-world programme settings.
I am also interested in developing a climate-resilient health system, including early warning systems that integrate climatic and epidemiological data to improve outbreak prediction and response. In addition, my research explores governance, data systems, and institutional capacity required to build climate-resilient health systems, aligned with global frameworks such as those of the World Health Organization.