Angela Fong
Q: Out of everything you're working on right now, what are you most excited about and why?
I'm very excited about my research on promoting resistance exercise among Black women diagnosed with breast cancer. This work excites me because it focuses on an under-researched population that faces barriers to exercise that are unique to them. Drawing from dissemination and implementation science and health equity, we are designing interventions that have higher potential to be sustainable outside of a controlled laboratory setting. This is exciting because we may be able to impact the lives and health of Black women for many years to come!
Q: What's the most meaningful or satisfying aspect of your work?
I get to see firsthand how my research is impacting women's lives. I'm also learning so much about the culture and lives of these women, which helps to shape how the intervention is delivered and may improve its impact. I'm very excited to bring this work to U-M!
Q: How do you balance your time between the demands of your work and personal life?
I have a great support system that allows me to focus on my research. My husband takes care of the household — I haven't done laundry in almost a year! We also have a dog who keeps us active and provides us with so much joy. I also try to follow a structure that includes breaks, time for exercise, and time away from my work. Rest is productivity, and it helps me approach my research with a fresh perspective.
Q: Which states and/or countries have you lived in? Which was your favorite, and why?
Canada, Germany, and the United States! It's very difficult to pick a favorite because they're quite unique. But I'll say Canada is my favorite because it's where I'm from.
Q: What's one fun or surprising thing about you?
I'm a classically trained opera singer! While I don't perform anymore, I have been known to sing during roadtrips and in the shower.
We are designing interventions that have higher potential to be sustainable outside of a controlled laboratory setting. This is exciting because we may be able to impact the lives and health of Black women for many years to come.