Yuho Kim

My research is focused on understanding the roles of mitochondria in muscle health and diseases

My research group studies therapeutic strategies such as drug and gene delivery, exercise, and other treatments for multiple diseases such as neuromuscular disorders, cardiac disorders, and aging-related diseases. 

We approach with a combination of molecular, functional, and imaging analyses using cell and animal models.

Employment

2020-           Assistant Professor, Department of Physical Therapy and Kinesiology, 

                     Zuckerberg College of Health Sciences, University of Massachusetts Lowell

                     Affiliate Faculty, Pharmaceutical Sciences Program

                     Affiliate Faculty, UMass Biomedical Engineering & Biotechnology Program

2017-2020  Postdoc Fellow, NHLBI (NIH), Muscle Energetics Lab

2015-2017  Postdoc Fellow, York University, Muscle Health Research Centre

Education

2011-2015  Syracuse University, Exercise Science (Science Education), Ph.D.

2008-2011  Utah State University, Molecular Biology, M.S.

2005-2007  Kyung Hee University (South Korea), Exercise Biochemistry, M.P.Ed.

1998-2005  Kyung Hee University (South Korea), Genetic Engineering (Major) & Sports Medicine (Minor), B.S.  *Mandatory Military Service (2000-2002)

Professional Appointments & Membership

2024            NIH Ad Hoc Reviewer: NOMD 2024/10 study section meeting

2024-           International Committee, American Physiological Society 

2024-           NIH Early Career Reviewer Program

2023-           Editorial Board (Review Editor), Mitochondrial Research, Frontiers in Physiology

2022-           Editorial Board, Asian Journal of Physical Education and Sport Science

2022-           ACSM Certified Exercise Physiologist, American College of Sports Medicine

2022-2023  Regular Member, Society for Neuroscience

2022            Session Chair, Exercise and Environmental Physiology Symposia, American Physiology Society

2021-           Professional Member, American Heart Association

2021-           Professional Member, American College of Sports Medicine (New England Chapter)

2013-           Regular Member, American Physiological Society

2011-           Professional Member, American College of Sports Medicine