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Judy Kim specializes in biophysical chemistry and conducts spectroscopic studies of membrane protein folding dynamics. Her research focuses on integral membrane proteins that comprise about 30% of cell proteins, crucial for various cellular functions such as gates, pumps, receptors, energy transducers, and enzymes. Despite significant progress in understanding the structure and function of these proteins, she investigates the molecular mechanisms of their folding, insertion, and assembly. Her lab employs a broad range of spectroscopic kinetics studies to explore the complexities of membrane protein folding and misfolding processes. Kim's research also addresses pathogenic pathways related to bacterial toxins and numerous membrane protein misfolding diseases including cystic fibrosis and diabetes. She actively mentors undergraduate and graduate students, fostering diversity through various outreach and recruiting initiatives within her department. With her contributions, Kim exemplifies the exciting intersection of chemistry, physics, and biology in advancing fundamental research on biomolecules in cell membranes.
Administered by the Scripps Institution of Oceanography. Curricular groups include Climate-Ocean-Atmosphere (COAP), Geosciences (GEO), and Ocean Biosciences (OBP).