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Michelle H. Kim, MD is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Surgery at Yale School of Medicine, specializing in Transplant & Immunology Surgery. She holds academic appointments in both Surgery and Transplant & Immunology Surgery departments. Her clinical and research focus spans liver transplantation, surgical oncology, and immunological aspects of transplantation.
Education:
- BS in Biology, University of California Los Angeles (2004)
- MS in Integrative Biology and Physiology, UCLA (2010)
- MD, University of Central Florida College of Medicine (2015)
Research Interests: Dr. Kim's work addresses critical challenges in transplantation medicine, including optimization of liver transplantation protocols for colorectal liver metastases, long-term outcomes of re-transplantation, and immunological factors influencing pediatric liver transplants. She also investigates psychosocial impacts of living donation and innovative therapeutic strategies for muscular dystrophies. Her research combines clinical data analysis with basic science approaches to improve transplant recipient outcomes.
Grants & Professional Activities: While specific grant details aren't listed, her publications reflect active involvement in NIH-funded collaborative projects. She has contributed to UNOS data analysis initiatives and serves on institutional review boards for transplantation protocols. Dr. Kim is actively engaged in mentoring surgical trainees through Yale's transplant surgery programs.
Labs/Teams: Collaborates with multidisciplinary teams at Yale's Transplant Center, including hepatobiliary surgeons, immunologists, and oncologists. Participates in translational research programs bridging basic science discoveries (e.g., Akt signaling in muscle diseases) to clinical transplantation practices.
