Discovery of Novel Disease-Genes for Neurodevelopmental Disorders

Current Research Projects

Dr. Kim's current focus is the identification of new disease-genes for neurological disorders to elucidate their underlying mechanism. This will not only enable accurate molecular diagnosis and a better prognosis, but also contribute to eventual development of medical and therapeutic interventions. 

He is currently working on the following projects:

Project 1: Disease gene discovery in autosomal dominant syndromic and non-syndromic autism and intellectual disability.

Project 2: Disease gene discovery in autosomal recessive syndromic and non-syndromic autism, intellectual disability, hearing loss, polydactyly, skeletal anomalies, blindness and dwarfism.

Project 3: Identification of disease genes involved in body integrity identity disorder (BIID).

Project 4: Development of high-sensitivity DNA genosensor detecting low-dose radiation.