Soo-Hyun Kim

Dr. Soo-Hyun Kim is a Reader in Biomedical Sciences at City St George's, University of London, where she serves as Principal Investigator, Group Leader, and Course Director within the Neuroscience & Cell Biology Research Institute. She joined St George's (now part of City St George's following the August 2024 merger) in 2009, bringing extensive research experience from UCL Medical School and Cancer Research UK London Research Institute.

Her research focuses on the molecular mechanisms underlying human development and reproductive biology, with particular emphasis on Congenital Hypogonadotropic Hypogonadism (CHH) and Kallmann Syndrome (KS). Dr. Kim's work has significantly advanced understanding of receptor signaling pathways regulating the neuroendocrine system, particularly exploring the link between these disorders and primary cilia function. Her laboratory employs cutting-edge techniques including live imaging, advanced confocal microscopy, and whole exome sequencing to identify novel mutations in congenital disorders.

Dr. Kim's research portfolio demonstrates consistent focus on Hedgehog signaling pathways, WDR11 gene function, and the genetic basis of reproductive disorders. Her publications reveal a progression from foundational work on anosmin-1 and FGFR1 signaling to more recent investigations of ciliopathies and digenic inheritance patterns in hypogonadotropic disorders. This evolution reflects the field's growing understanding of the complex genetic architecture underlying these rare conditions.

• EMBO Women In Science 2020 recognition as one of 23 selected female corresponding authors
• Fellowship of Higher Education Academy
• Postgraduate Certificate in Healthcare and Biomedical Education (PGCert HBE)

As an educator, Dr. Kim leads development and delivery of BSc, MSc, and MRes courses, supervising numerous PhD and Master's students. She serves as Course Director for MRes Biomedical Sciences and is actively involved in the Taught Postgraduate Course Committee. Her research group includes postdoctoral fellows, research assistants, and students investigating gene discovery in CHH/KS, WDR11 in ciliopathy, and Hedgehog signaling mechanisms.