Kyu Sik Kim| Medicine | Young Scientist Award

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Mr. Kyu Sik Kim| Medicine | Young Scientist Award

Mr at Seoul National University, South Korea

Kyu Sik Kim is a dedicated PhD candidate at Seoul National University, specializing in systems neuroscience. His research focuses on how the hypothalamus regulates feeding behavior and seeks to bridge the gap between animal and human studies. Passionate about improving therapeutic outcomes, he aims to translate his findings into better treatment options.

 

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šŸŽ“ Education & Training

M.S./Ph.D. Candidate in Biomedical Science, Seoul National University, College of Medicine (2020ā€“Present) Advisor: Prof. Hyung Jin Choi. B.S. in Life Science, Sogang University, Seoul, Korea (2014-2018)

šŸ”¬ Major Research Interests

Brain activity and ethology analysis with artificial intelligence. Internal state changes in the brain. Competing needs and motivation in the brain. Hypothalamic neuronal circuits in emotion and eating. Translational research and clinical applications

šŸ† Honors, Funding & Awards

2024: 2-year research program (48M Won) for cultivating future generations in science and engineering. 2024: Basic Academic Field Academic Subsequent Generation (24M Won). 2024: Optodbs Travel Grant. Multiple prizes for Outstanding Graduate Student at Seoul National University (2023-2024). Best Paper Award (March-May 2023)

šŸ›  Skills & Professional Expertise

Software Tools: Ethovision, Inscopix Data Processing, MATLAB, Python. Experimental Techniques: Immunocytochemistry, stereotaxic surgery, animal behavior experiments, and fMRI imaging. Teaching & Mentoring: Guided students in medical research programs at Seoul National University

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  • Lateral Hypothalamic Leptin Receptor Neurons Drive Hunger-Gated Food-Seeking and Consummatory Behaviours in Male Mice
    • Authors: Y.H. Lee, Y.B. Kim, K.S. Kim, M. Jang, H.Y. Song, S.H. Jung, D.S. Ha, J.S. Park, …
    • Published In: Nature Communications, 14(1), 1486
    • Citations: 19
    • Year: 2023

 

  • GLP-1 Increases Preingestive Satiation via Hypothalamic Circuits in Mice and Humans
    • Authors: K.S. Kim, J.S. Park, E. Hwang, M.J. Park, H.Y. Shin, Y.H. Lee, K.M. Kim, L. Gautron, …
    • Published In: Science, 385(6707), 438-446
    • Citations: 6
    • Year: 2024

 

  • Acoustic Deep Brain Modulation: Enhancing Neuronal Activation and Neurogenesis
    • Authors: H. Ham, K.S. Kim, J.H. Lee, D.N. Kim, H.J. Choi, J.J. Yoh
    • Published In: Brain Stimulation
    • Year: 2024

 

  • A Normative Framework Dissociates Need and Motivation in Hypothalamic Neurons
    • Authors: K.S. Kim, Y.H. Lee, Y.B. Kim, J.W. Yun, H.Y. Song, J.S. Park, S.H. Jung, J.W. Sohn, …
    • Published In: bioRxiv
    • Year: 2023