Jung Han Kim

Biography

My experience and qualifications make me well suited for serving as a mentor in the project. Over the several years, I supervised more than one hundred undergraduate and twenty graduate students. I served as a Member in twenty graduate student thesis committees and served as Advisor/Chair for six M.S. and Ph.D. students. I have mentored three postdoctoral fellows who became a successful independent scientist. With my mentees I have produced multiple peer-reviewed publications. In addition, I have a solid background in genetics, nutritional sciences and physiology, with specific training and expertise in gene mapping, positional cloning, and physiological analysis. My research includes identifying genetic factors underlying obesity and type 2 diabetes and the related pathophysiological pathways. With my research endeavors I have developed useful animal models for obesity and type 2 diabetes including TALLYHO mice that are well served in the project. As PI on several Foundation- and NIH-funded grants, I have built a strong research program and have a track record of accomplished and productive research projects.

Research Interest

Etiology and mechanisms underlying Type 2 diabetes and obesity, concomitantly related diseases