The Johns Hopkins School of Nursing (JHSON) strives to be a global leader in nursing and health care. Its Center for Global Initiatives (CGI) is dedicated to expanding the dissemination of nursing knowledge and innovation across the world through collaboration. CGI serves as an operational umbrella for existing and developing JHSON international education, practice, research, and policy initiatives. The International Visiting Scholars program encourages collaboration to advance nursing practice and research globally. The program offers non-degree educational opportunities that address health disparities while sharing cultural and professional perspectives that foster mutual understanding.
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International Visiting Faculty
YounJi Ko, PhD, RN
University: Daegu Haany University, Department of Nursing
Faculty Mentor: Nancy Reynolds, PhD, RN, ANP, FAAN, Professor, Associate Dean of Global Affairs
Overview: Dr. Ko will work with Dr. Reynolds to research activities including geriatric nursing and equity in aging.
Qi Zhang, MD
University: Sun Yat-sen University
Faculty Mentor: Nancy Reynolds, PhD, RN, ANP, FAAN, Professor, Associate Dean of Global Affairs
Overview: Professor Zhang will be working with Dr. Reynolds to research and focus nursing activities including stroke, aging and long-term care.
Lifang Wang, PhD
University: Guangzhou Medical University
Faculty Mentor: Nancy Reynolds, PhD, RN, ANP, FAAN, Professor, Associate Dean of Global Affairs
Overview: Dr. Wang will work with Dr. Reynolds to research chronic disease management and nursing education.
Nilufer Yildirim
University: Erzurum Technical University
Faculty Mentor: Nancy Reynolds, PhD, RN, ANP, FAAN, Professor, Associate Dean of Global Affairs and co-mentor, Bushra Sabri, Associate Professor, Department of Nursing
Overview: Dr. Yildirim will work with Dr. Reynolds and Associate Professor to research activities including intimate partner violence and health disparities among vulnerable populations.
Won Ju Hwang, PhD
University: Kyughee University, Seoul, South Korea
Faculty Mentor: Nancy Reynolds, PhD, RN, ANP, FAAN, Professor, Associate Dean of Global Affairs and Hae-Ra Han, PhD, MSN, BSN, RN, FAAN, Professor Dean, Community Programs & Initiatives
Overview: Dr. Hwang will work with Drs. Reynolds and Han to research community health. Focusing on the latest developments in digital healthcare in nursing.
International Visiting Students
Kexin Huang, MSN
University: Jilin University School of Nursing
Faculty Mentor: Angela Chang Chiu, RN, DNP, MS, BSN, Assistant Professor, Assistant Director of Student Experiences for the Center for Global Initiatives
Overview: Ms. Huang will do research in preventing and managing late-life depression to reduce the harm and burden of the disease, promote mental health among older adults.
Yijing Li, MSN
University: West China School of Nursing, Sichuan University
Faculty Mentor(s): Nancy Reynolds, PhD, RN, ANP, FAAN, Professor, Associate Dean of Global Affairs and co-mentor, Katherine Ornstein, PhD, MPH, BA, Professor, Director, Center for Equity in Aging
Overview: Ms. Li will work with Drs. Reynolds and Ornstein to research palliative care to expand doctoral research and enhance methodological knowledge in patients.
Mingzhu Yang, RN, CNS, MSN
University: : Shanghai General Hospital, Jiao Tong University School of Medicine
Faculty Mentors: Janiece Taylor, PhD, MSN, BS, RN, FAAN, Assistant Professor
Dr. Yang will work with Dr. Taylor to research activities including elderly care and healthy aging, elderly cardiovascular disease care.
Mo Yi, MSN, BSN, PhD Candidate
University: School of Nursing, Peking University
Faculty Mentor: Nancy Reynolds, PhD, RN, ANP, FAAN and Dr. Anna Beeber, PhD, MSN, BSN, RN, FAAN
Overview: Mo Yi, a PhD candidate at the Peking University School of Nursing, will be at JHSON through March 1, 2026, working with Associate Deans/mentors Nancy Reynolds and Anna Beeber on mental health research among older nursing home residents.