Yuho Kim

Yuho Kim is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Physical Therapy & Kinesiology at the University of Massachusetts Lowell, with an affiliate role in the Department of Biomedical and Nutritional Sciences. His research focuses on mitochondrial dysfunction in neuromuscular and cardiac disorders, employing molecular, functional, and imaging analyses in cell and animal models. He holds editorial and review roles for journals like Frontiers in Physiology and serves on professional committees.

Education: Ph.D. in Exercise Science (Syracuse University, 2015), M.S. in Molecular Biology (Utah State University, 2011), and prior degrees from Kyung Hee University (South Korea). Postdoctoral training included NIH/NHLBI and York University.

Research interests include therapeutic strategies for mitochondrial diseases, such as drug/gene delivery and exercise interventions. His grants include DOD/CDMRP (PI) and NIH projects (Co-I). Collaborations span institutions like UMass Chan Medical School, NIH, and international partners.

Teaching includes courses on Exercise Science and Physiology. His lab, located in the Emerging Technologies and Innovation Center, emphasizes interdisciplinary approaches to muscle health. Current and alumni students are listed in the team section.