Systems for discovering molecular and cellular mechanisms underlying diabetes
Seung K. Kim - Professor of Developmental Biology and (by courtesy) of Medicine (Oncology)
Bio-X Affiliated Faculty
Dr. Kim's goal is to identify and understand the pathways that govern organogenesis of the pancreas, a vital organ with endocrine and exocrine functions.
Research News
‘Immune system reset’ cures Type 1 diabetes in mice
November 17, 2025 - Stanford Report News
In a study from Stanford Bio-X affiliated faculty members Seung Kim, Judith Shizuru, and Everett...
Pancreatic cancer, diabetes link explored by Stanford researchers
March 13, 2017 - Stanford Medicine Scope
Bio-X affiliate Seung Kim and former Stanford research associate Jonghyeob Lee have devised a way to mimic...
Pancreatic islet cells in animals can ‘flip’ their fate to produce insulin
February 16, 2017 - Stanford Medicine News Center
Alpha cells can convert to insulin-producing beta cells in mice when just two genes are blocked,...