Dr. Young Kim

Associate Professor

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Biography

Young Kim serves as an Associate Research Professor in the Department of Molecular Genetics and Microbiology at Duke University. He is the Director of the Duke Functional Genomics Core Facility, which aims to provide resources for high-throughput analysis of gene function through small molecule screens for drug discovery. The core collaborates with Duke investigators, offering expertise and infrastructure necessary for screening projects, study design, assay optimization, and data analysis. Additionally, he directs the Duke Microbiome Core Facility, supporting research that seeks to uncover the roles of microbiomes in human health and the environment. His research interests include the development of new techniques and analysis tools to assess microbiome composition across a range of sample types. Kim's lab is engaged in various projects that enhance the utility of functional genomics tools and methodologies. He completed his Ph.D. at Stony Brook University in 2002.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Research Professor

— Present

Duke University • Durham, NC

Leading research in molecular genetics and microbiology, overseeing the Duke Functional Genomics Core and Duke Microbiome Core Facility.

Requirements for Duke University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.2
TOEFL
Listening
Required:22
Reading
Required:22
Writing
Required:24
Speaking
Required:26
Total
Required:90
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Multivariable Calculus Introduction to Physics (mechanics) Introduction to Chemistry
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Specialization Notes

Department of Biomedical Engineering (MS program)