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Catherine Kim, MD, MPH is an Associate Professor at the University of Michigan, with joint appointments in the Department of Internal Medicine, Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology, and the School of Public Health. Her research focuses on women’s health, particularly the interplay between reproductive conditions (e.g., polycystic ovary syndrome, pregnancy, menopause), sex hormones, and chronic disease. She is affiliated with the Caswell Diabetes Institute, Center for History/Humanities/Arts/Social Sciences/Ethics in Medicine, and the Institute for Healthcare Policy & Innovation.
Education:
- MD - College of Physicians & Surgeons, Columbia University, 1993
- MPH - Columbia University, 1993
- BA - University of Michigan, 1989
- Residency: Internal Medicine, University of California, San Francisco, 1996
- Fellowship: Robert Wood Johnson Clinical Scholarship, Seattle, Washington, 2001
Research Trends: Her recent work spans diabetes prevention, cardiovascular risk factors in subfertile women, biological aging markers linked to menopause, epigenetic age acceleration in puberty, and migraines as cardiovascular risk indicators. Studies often leverage longitudinal cohort data (e.g., CARDIA, DPPOS) to explore hormonal and lifestyle influences on chronic disease.
Labs & Collaborations: Dr. Kim collaborates with the Cardiovascular Health Research Unit and Diabetes Prevention Program Research Group, integrating epidemiology, endocrinology, and public health frameworks.
