Jinjiao Wang, RN, PhD

Professor

Dr. Jinjiao Wang is a nurse scientist, educator, and innovator dedicated to transforming home- and community-based care for older adults. Her interdisciplinary research bridges clinical relevance with systems innovation, advancing geriatric care through data science and intervention design. She has secured over $1.6 million in funding from federal and national organizations, including a prestigious Beeson K76 Career Development Award from the National Institute on Aging. Dr. Wang leads and contributes to multiple high-impact projects focused on medication safety and optimization, supported by the U.S. Deprescribing Research Network, AHRQ, and the Alliance for Home Health Quality and Innovation.

With nearly 50 peer-reviewed publications and over 40 national and international presentations, Dr. Wang is a recognized voice in aging and health services research. As Co-Editor-in-Chief of JMIR Aging, she has elevated the journal to a #1 ranking in gerontology (1/57, Clarivate metrics in 2024 and 2025). Her leadership reflects a deep commitment to advancing nursing science and improving the lives of older adults. Now at UT Health San Antonio, Dr. Wang is poised to expand her impact by collaborating across disciplines and leveraging the institution’s world-class aging research infrastructure.

Professional Background

Education

PhD - Major: Nursing Science - Columbia University, New York, NY
M.Phil. - Major: Nursing Science - Columbia University, New York, NY
2009 - Visiting Undergraduate Student - The University of Hong Kong, School of Nursing, Hong Kong
Bachelor of Medicine - Major: Nursing Science - Sun Yat-sen University, School of Nursing, Guangzhou, P.R. China

Highlights

Licensure and Certifications

Type of Certification / Licensure Issue Date (MM/YYYY) Expiration Date

PhD (Philosophy) 10/2015

Masters (Philosophy) 10/2013

RN (New York) 04/2028

Academic Appointments: (Recent to Past)

09/2025 – Present -Assistant Dean for Research - The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, School of Nursing, San Antonio, TX

06/2025 – Present-Professor - The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, School of Nursing, San Antonio, Tx William and Berneice Castella Distinguished Professor in Aging Studies

07/2024-05/2025-Associate Professor - University of Rochester, School of Nursing, Rochester, NY

06/2021-05/2025-Post-Doctoral Program Director - University of Rochester, School of Nursing, Rochester, NY

07/2020-05/2025-Core Faculty - University of Rochester, School of Nursing, Rochester, NY

07/2017-06/2024-Assistant Professor - University of Rochester, School of Nursing, Rochester, NY

HONORS AND AWARDS

Year Award/Honor

2023	Finalist, 2023 TechRochester Emerging Technology Woman of the Year
2022	Awardee, Division of Geriatrics & Aging Research Award, University of Rochester Medical Center
2022	Awarded Scholar, US Deprescribing Research Network’s (USDeN) Junior Investigator Intensive (JII), 2022-2023 Cohort (the 1^st nurse scientist selected into the prestigious, NIA-funded training program on deprescribing research [R24AG064025])
2021	Nomination, Faculty Senate, University of Rochester
2021	Professional Advancement Award, School of Nursing, University of Rochester
2015	Asian American/Pacific Islander Nurses Association (AAPINA) Okura Psych- Mental Health Fellowship (One of 10 selected scholars nationwide: http://aapina.org/okura-foundation-grant/)
2011 - 2015	Dean’s Scholarship, Columbia University School of Nursing, New York
2013	Chinese American Nurses Association Scholarship, Chinese American Nurses Associations, New York (one of two awardees in the New York State)
2012	Digitally Connected Student Fellowship, United Nations Foundation, New York (One of 40+ students invited nationwide to attend the Social Good Summit: http://www.unfoundation.org/blog/digitally-connected-students.html)
2012	Induction, Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society
2006 - 2010	Sun Yat-sen University Undergraduate Scholarships, Sun Yat-sen University, China (top 1%, awarded annually)
2010	Summa Cum Laude, Dean’s List, Sun Yat-sen University, China (awarded to students with excellent academic achievement and outstanding leadership skills)
2010	Outstanding Student Leader, Sun Yat-sen University, China
2010	Award for Outstanding Nursing Students, Lu-Hui-Qing Foundation for Nursing Excellence, China (awarded to students with great leadership potential in nursing through excellent academic achievement, passion for nursing, and leadership skills)
2009	Visiting Student, The University of Hong Kong, School of Nursing
2008 & 2009	First-Class National Merit Scholarship, Chinese National Education Ministry, China (Awarded annually to undergraduate students with top 0.2% academic achievement in China)
2007	First Class Scholarship for Excellent Medical Students, Sun Yat-sen University, China
2007	Award for Outstanding Contributor in the 8th National University Sports Games, China

Research & Grants

Grants

Currently Funded:
08/2025 – 08/2028 Funder: University of Texas STARs (Science and Technology Acquisition and Retention) program Grant # Dollars: $150,000 Title: UT Health San Antonio – Center for Medication Optimization and Deprescribing in Aging Role: Principal Investigator
08/21/2024-05/31/2029 Funder: National Institute on Aging Grant # Dollars: $1,214,304 Title: Deprescribing for Post-Acute Care Older Patients with Dementia in Home Health Care Role: Principal Investigator (75% effort)
09/2021-09/2025 Funder: Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ; R01HS028637) Dollars: $210,865 Title: Disparities in Infection in Home Health and Patients/Caregivers' Perceptions (Dis-Infection in HHC) Role: Site Principal Investigator and Co-Investigator (25% effort) (PI: Jingjing Shang, PhD, RN)

Pending Submissions:
04-01-2025 – 03-30-2030 Funder: National Institutes of Health Grant # Dollars: $3,632,289
Title: Adaptation and Testing of A Patient-Centered Deprescribing Intervention in Post-Acute Home Health Care Role: Principal Investigator