
Fellow
Elected2014
KIM, Jae Bum
Professor, Seoul National University
Subject groupNatural Sciences Division
Field of studyMolecular Biology
Interest and expertise
A study on the mechanism of development of metabolic diseases due to the maintenance and damage of homeostasis of energy metabolism in vivo. In particular, a study of fat metabolism and sugar metabolism control mechanisms, centering on metabolic tissues such as fat, liver, and pancreas, at the individual level using molecular and cellular biological perspectives and model animals.