Dr. Seung Kim

Professor

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Biography

Seung K. Kim is a Professor of Developmental Biology at Stanford University and also holds courtesy appointments in Medicine (Endocrinology) and Pediatrics (Endocrinology). He is the director of the Stanford Diabetes Research Center and a co-director of the Center of Excellence at JDRF Northern California. His research is focused on understanding organ development and functional restoration of diseased organs, particularly in relation to pancreatic islets and diabetes mellitus. He utilizes a variety of experimental systems, including genetic and developmental approaches, to investigate the cellular and molecular mechanisms involved in pancreatic development and function. His work aims to address critical questions regarding the generation of insulin-producing cells for diabetes treatment and the immune challenges associated with islet transplantation. Over the years, Kim has received several prestigious awards, including the JDRF Innovation Award and the Ho-Am Prize in Medicine, acknowledging his significant contributions to the field of diabetes research.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

— Present

Stanford University • Stanford, California

Professor of Developmental Biology and courtesy appointments in Medicine (Endocrinology) and Pediatrics.

Director

— Present

Stanford Diabetes Research Center • Stanford, California

Leads research efforts on diabetes and related metabolic disorders.

Co-director

— Present

Center of Excellence, JDRF Northern California • Stanford, California

Collaborative research initiative focused on diabetes research.

Awards

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JDRF Innovation Award

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Living Giving Award

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Faculty Scholar Award

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Junior Faculty Scholar

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Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation Award Excellence Preclinical Teaching

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Pew Biomedical Research Scholar

Courses

DBIO 234 CBIO 299 DBIO 299 NEPR 299 CBIO 399 DBIO 399 IMMUNOL 399 NEPR 399 DBIO 370 CBIO 260 DBIO 199

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.