University of Southern California - United States
AUTHOR PROFILE
SCOPUS
ORCID
EARLY ACADEMIC PURSUITS
HOSUNG KIM embarked on his academic journey, culminating in a Ph.D. in Biomedical Engineering from McGill University in Montreal, Canada, in 2011. Under the supervision of Drs. Alan C. Evans and Andrea Bernasconi, his doctoral research focused on advanced morphometry of mesiotemporal structures in temporal lobe epilepsy, showcasing early expertise in neuroimaging.
PROFESSIONAL ENDEAVORS
Dr. Kim further honed his skills through postdoctoral fellowships in Neurology at the Montreal Neurological Institute and Radiology at the University of California San Francisco (2012-2016). Subsequently, he assumed the role of Assistant Professor at the Stevens Neuroimaging and Informatics Institute in Los Angeles from 2016 to the present.
Dr. Kim's impactful contributions extend to various areas, including machine learning and deep learning in neuroimaging, MRI image quality control, and multicontrast brain MRI image analysis. Noteworthy is his work on neurodevelopment in healthy newborns and infants, neuroimaging of epilepsy, and investigations into neuroanatomy, neurodegeneration, and glymphatic flow. His research portfolio underscores a commitment to advancing understanding in these critical domains.
IMPACT AND INFLUENCE
Dr. Kim's work has earned recognition, including prestigious awards such as the Baxter Foundation Faculty Fellowship Award and the Banting Postdoc Fellowship. His influence extends to mentoring a diverse array of students and trainees, fostering growth in fields ranging from neonatal brain segmentation to predicting outcomes in patients with hearing loss.
ACADEMIC CITES
Dr. Kim's academic prowess is evident in numerous presentations and publications, garnering attention from prestigious journals and conferences such as Nature: Human Behavior, Organization of Human Brain Mapping, and the International Conference on Medical Image Computing and Computer Assisted Intervention (MICCAI).
LEGACY AND FUTURE CONTRIBUTIONS
Establishing a legacy, Dr. Kim's editorial roles, editorial board memberships, and participation in major conferences signify his commitment to shaping the academic landscape. His ongoing and pending grants underscore his dedication to unraveling complex questions in Alzheimer's disease, neonatal brain injuries, and beyond.
NOTABLE PUBLICATIONS
Different effects of cardiometabolic syndrome on brain age in relation to gender and ethnicity 2023(2)
Obstructive Sleep Apnea and Striatal Dopamine Availability in Parkinson's Disease 2023(1)
More extensive white matter disruptions present in untreated obstructive sleep apnea 2023(1)
Association of Brain Age, Lesion Volume, and Functional Outcome in Patients With Stroke 2023(2)
Cyto/myeloarchitecture of cortical gray matter and superficial white matter in early 2023(2)