Dr. Carla Kim

Biography

Carla Kim is a Professor of Genetics at Harvard Medical School and Principal Investigator at Boston Children’s Hospital Stem Cell Program. Her research broadly focuses on the biology of stem cells, particularly in the context of normal lung function and lung cancer. The lab's work investigates the roles of lung stem cells in diseases such as cystic fibrosis and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), which are characterized by injury to the bronchiolar and alveolar epithelium. By characterizing lung stem cells, the lab aims to elucidate their role in lung homeostasis and develop therapeutic strategies to prevent and mitigate lung diseases. This research is critical to understanding how lung cancer, particularly adenocarcinoma, affects bronchiolar and alveolar cells and contributes to the health challenges faced by patients with these devastating diseases.

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