Dr. Junhyong Kim

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Junhyong Kim is a faculty member in the Biomedical Graduate Studies at the Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania. He specializes in single cell genomics and systems biology, focusing on cell function, evolution, population genetics, and phylogenetics. He obtained his B.S. from Seoul National University in 1984 and completed his Ph.D. at SUNY Stony Brook in 1992. His research contributions include significant publications in the field, such as studies on the evolution of gene expression in Drosophila and the application of computational methods to biological data. He has a proven record of working on complex biological problems, utilizing both experimental and theoretical approaches to further the understanding of genetic dynamics in various contexts.

Research Interests

Experience

Faculty

2000-01-01 — Present

Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania • Philadelphia, PA

Teaching and researching in the field of biology, with a focus on single cell genomics and systems biology.

Requirements for University of Pennsylvania

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.6
GRE General
Verbal
Required:162
Quantitative
Required:162
Overall
Required:162
GMAT
Total Score
Required:728
Overall
Required:728
TOEFL
Total
Required:115
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree or equivalent Strong quantitative background
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