Dr. Tae Hee Kim

Associate Professor

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Biography

Tae-Hee Kim is an Associate Professor in Molecular Genetics at the University of Toronto. His research focuses on the genetic mechanisms underlying various diseases, particularly in cancer and molecular medicine. He employs advanced genetic models and methodologies such as epigenomics and mouse genetics to explore the cellular and signaling environments essential for gastrointestinal health and stem cell biology. His innovative work includes developing gut organoid cultures to investigate gastrointestinal stem cell niches and their perturbations in disease contexts. Dr. Kim has received numerous accolades for his contributions to the field, underscoring his impact on regenerative medicine and developmental biology.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

— Present

University of Toronto • Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Teaching and conducting research in Molecular Genetics, focusing on genetic models and cellular mechanisms in disease.

Awards

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North American NeuroEndocrine Tumor Society Early Career Development Award

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NIH Pathway Independence Award (K99/R00)

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Catalyst Scholar Regenerative Medicine

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March Dimes Basil O'Connor Starter Scholar Research Award

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Conquer Cancer Award, Concern Foundation

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Litwin IBD Pioneers Research Award (co-PI, Dr. Keith Pardee)

Courses

Molecular Genetics Colloquium Molecular Genetics Topic Course Stem Cell II PSL1014S Gastrointestinal Epithelium

Requirements for University of Toronto

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6.5
Reading
Required:6.5
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6.5
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:22
Reading
Required:22
Writing
Required:22
Speaking
Required:22
Total
Required:93
Prerequisites
Appropriate four-year bachelor's degree Background in sociological theory and statistics preferred
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Specialization Notes

Department of Sociology