Hubert Kim

Professor Hubert Kim is a distinguished orthopedic surgeon and researcher at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) School of Medicine. With a career spanning over two decades, he has served as Principal Investigator on multiple NIH-funded projects focusing on muscle atrophy, rotator cuff injuries, and regenerative medicine. His academic journey includes MD/PhD training at Stanford University School of Medicine (1993) and orthopedic surgery residency at UCSF (1998).

• Education: MD/PhD from Stanford University School of Medicine (1993)
• Training: Orthopaedic Surgery Residency at UCSF (1998)

Dr. Kim's research focuses on muscle biology and regenerative medicine, particularly examining the mechanisms of muscle atrophy and fatty infiltration following rotator cuff injuries. His work explores cell signaling pathways (TGFβ/BMP), extracellular matrix dynamics, and innovative therapies like exosome delivery and acoustic pulse treatment for muscle regeneration.

Publications analysis reveals consistent contributions to orthopedic surgery and muscle regeneration since 2004, with recent emphasis on fibro-adipogenic progenitors and stem cell therapies. His 2016 study on TGF-β inhibitors remains one of his most cited works.

Grants include:

• NIH I01RX000195 (2010-2014): ECM and MMPs in Muscle Atrophy
• NIH I01BX002680 (2015-2020): TGFb/BMP Signaling
• NIH IS1BX005039 (2019-2020): Cell Sorter Equipment Grant

He maintains active collaborations with researchers like Brian Feeley and Alfred Kuo, with clinical affiliations at UCSF Medical Center.