Associate Professor at Chosun University, South Korea
Dr. Kyu Min Kim, born on July 13, 1984, is an Associate Professor at the Laboratory of Translational Genetics, Department of Biomedical Science, College of Natural Science, Chosun University, Korea. He also holds a position as a registered pharmacist in the Republic of Korea. π
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Professional profile
Educationπ
Dr. Kim completed his Ph.D. in Pharmacy with a focus on Molecular Pharmacology at Seoul National University (2011-2018), where he investigated antifibrotic targets in hepatic stellate cells. He obtained his M.S. in Pharmacy from Chosun University (2007-2009) and his B.S. in Pharmacy from the same institution (2003-2007). ππ
Professional ExperienceποΈ
Dr. Kim has extensive experience in academia and research. He served as a Teaching and Research staff at Chosun University (Mar 2018 β Feb 2021) and as a researcher at several institutes, including the Research Institute of Pharmaceutical Science at Chosun University and Seoul National University. His career also includes experience as a pharmacist at Chonnam National University Hospital. π₯π¬
Research Interestπ
His research interests span molecular pharmacology, liver pathophysiology, and antifibrotic mechanisms. Dr. Kim focuses on hepatic stellate cell activation, liver fibrosis, and cellular responses to oxidative stress, aiming to understand and address complex biological and therapeutic challenges. π¬π
Awards and Honorsπ
Dr. Kim has received several accolades for his work, including the Excellent Paper Award at the 2nd China Chemical Looping Conference (2023), recognition as an Outstanding Graduate Student in Shanghai (2022), and the National Scholarship of the People’s Republic of China (2021). These honors underscore his significant contributions to his field. πποΈ
Achievementsπ
- Innovative Research Contributions:
- Developed novel insights into hepatic stellate cell activation and antifibrotic targets, enhancing understanding of liver fibrosis mechanisms. π¬π§¬
- Investigated the role of sphingosine kinase in liver pathophysiology, providing a deeper comprehension of liver-related diseases. ππ§ͺ
- Academic and Research Excellence:
- Awarded the Excellent Paper of the 2nd China Chemical Looping Conference (2023). π
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- Recognized as an Outstanding Graduate Student in Shanghai (2022). ππ
- Received the National Scholarship of the People’s Republic of China (2021). ποΈπ
- Professional Impact:
- Significant contributions to molecular pharmacology through various research roles at Chosun University and Seoul National University. πΌπ₯
- Actively involved in advancing pharmacological research and education in his field. ππ¨βπ«
Publications top notedπ
- Parkin-Mediated Mitophagy by TGF-Ξ² Is Connected with Hepatic Stellate Cell Activation
- Authors: Lee, J.H., Kim, K.M.*, Jung, E.H., Cho, S.S., Ki, S.H.
- Journal: International Journal of Molecular Sciences
- Year: 2023
- Citations: 2 ππ¬
- Integrative Roles of Sphingosine Kinase in Liver Pathophysiology
- Authors: Kim, K.M.*, Shin, E.J., Yang, J.H., Ki, S.H.
- Journal: Toxicological Research
- Year: 2023
- Citations: 4 π§¬π
- Identification of Histone Lysine Acetoacetylation as a Dynamic Post-Translational Modification Regulated by HBO1
- Authors: Gao, Y., Sheng, X., Tan, D., Zhao, Y., Lee, S., Kim, K.M
- Journal: Advanced Science
- Year: 2023
- Citations: 2 πβ¨
- Protective Effect of Castanopsis sieboldii Extract against UVB-Induced Photodamage in Keratinocytes
- Authors: Lee, H.R., Yang, J.H., Lee, J.H., Kim, K.M., Shin, H.-J., Ki, S.H.
- Journal: Molecules
- Year: 2023
- Citations: 3 πΏπ‘οΈ
- Ferroptosis Contributes to Hepatic Stellate Cell Activation and Liver Fibrogenesis
- Authors: Cho, S.S., Yang, J.H., Lee, J.H., Kim, K.M*, Ki, S.H.
- Journal: Free Radical Biology and Medicine
- Year: 2022
- Citations: 15 π©Έβ οΈ
- Regulated in Development and DNA Damage Response 1 Protects Hepatocytes Against Palmitate-Induced Lipotoxicity
- Authors: Kim, J.H., Kim, K.M*, Yang, J.H., Lee, J.H., Ki, S.H.
- Journal: Biotechnology and Bioprocess Engineering
- Year: 2022
- Citations: 0 π‘οΈπ¬
- Characterization of Hyperglycemia Due to Sub-Chronic Administration of Red Ginseng Extract via Comparative Global Proteomic Analysis
- Authors: Na, A.-Y., Jo, J.J., Kwon, O.K., Kim, J.H., Kim, K.M, Ki, S.H., Lee, S.
- Journal: Scientific Reports
- Year: 2021
- Citations: 3 π±π¬
- REDD1 Attenuates Hepatic Stellate Cell Activation and Liver Fibrosis via Inhibiting the TGF-Ξ²/Smad Signaling Pathway
- Authors: Cho, S.S., Lee, J.H., Kim, K.M*, Yang, J.H., Ki, S.H.
- Journal: Free Radical Biology and Medicine
- Year: 2021
- Citations: 21 ππ‘
- Circulating Small Extracellular Vesicles Activate TYRO3 to Drive Cancer Metastasis and Chemoresistance
- Authors: Park, M., Kim, J.W., Kim, K.M*, Cho, Y., Lee, H., Baek, M.C., et al.
- Journal: Cancer Research
- Year: 2021
- Citations: 13 π¦ π
- Transforming Growth Factor Beta-Induced FoxO3a Acts as a Profibrotic Mediator in Hepatic Stellate Cells
- Authors: Kim, S.J., Kim, K.M*, Yang, J.H., Park, E.Y., Ki, S.H.
- Journal: Toxicological Sciences
- Year: 2021
- Citations: 4 π¬π
