Dr. Juyong Kim

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Juyong Brian Kim is an Assistant Professor of Medicine in the Cardiovascular Medicine division at Stanford University. He completed his medical education at New York University School of Medicine in 2006 and went on to be board certified in Internal Medicine and Cardiovascular Disease by the American Board of Internal Medicine. He also holds a fellowship in General Cardiology and Interventional Cardiology from Stanford University School of Medicine, completed in 2014 and 2015, respectively. His research interests include understanding the lifetime risk of developing cardiovascular disease (CVD) influenced by genetic factors and modifiable risks. He focuses on how environmental pollutants interact with genetics to affect health outcomes, specifically in CVD. He aims to combine human genomic discoveries with animal models to explore disease mechanisms. Dr. Kim is actively involved in clinical trials to evaluate new therapies for acute coronary syndrome and refractory angina, and he collaborates with Stanford community members to develop biomarkers for better CVD detection and prognosis.

Research Interests

Experience

Assistant Professor - Medical Line

2021-01-01 — Present

Stanford University • Stanford, CA

Developing and conducting research in cardiovascular medicine, focusing on the influence of genetic and environmental factors on heart disease.

Requirements for Stanford University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:26
Reading
Required:26
Writing
Required:26
Speaking
Required:26
Total
Required:100
GRE General
Verbal
Required:160
Quantitative
Required:165
Analytical Writing
Required:4.5
Overall
Required:4.5
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree from an accredited institution Strong background in mathematics and programming
Application Checklist
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Official transcripts
  • Resume/CV
Specialization Notes

The Computer Science department emphasizes research potential. GRE General is currently optional but recommended for some tracks.