About
Kyu Y. Rhee is a Professor of Medicine and Professor of Microbiology and Immunology at Weill Cornell Medical College. His research focuses on Mycobacterium tuberculosis, with emphasis on metabolic pathways, antibiotic resistance mechanisms, and drug development.
Research highlights include:
- Multi-omic approaches to TB drug discovery
- Mechanistic studies of antibiotic action
- Deciphering TB transmission genetics
- Metabolomics-driven target identification
Current funding includes:
- Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation: AI/ML-assisted bacterial permeability platform
- National Institute of Allergy & Infectious Diseases: UM1 TB drug regimen design consortium
- National Heart, Lung, & Blood Institute: Studies on M. tuberculosis PE/PPE proteins and fructose-induced cancer
He has authored over 50 publications on TB metabolomics, drug development, and pathogen persistence. His work bridges systems biology, chemical biology, and clinical research to address antimicrobial resistance.
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