Professor of Pediatrics, Molecular Microbiology and Immunology
Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California
Head, Division of Infectious Diseases
Childrens Hospital Los Angeles
Specialty: Pediatric Infectious Diseases
Clinical Interests:
- Streptococcal and staphylococcal infections
- Sepsis/septic shock
- Central nervous system infections
- Immunotherapy of infectious diseases
- Pediatric vaccines
Research Interests:
- Central nervous system infections
- Gram-negative sepsis/septic shock
- Endothelial biology
- Antimicrobial resistance
Board Certification(s):
Pediatrics - American Board of Pediatrics, 1979
Pediatric Infectious Diseases - American Board of Pediatrics, 1994
Education & Training:
| Medical School: | Seoul National University [Korea], MD, 1971 | |
| Rotating Internship: | Ellis Hospital [NY], 1974-75 | |
| Residency: | Louisiana State University [LA], Pediatrics, 1975-78 | |
| Fellowship: | Harbor/University of California Los Angeles Medical Center [CA], Pediatric Infectious Disease, 1978-80 |
Professional Membership(s):
- American Pediatric Society
- Society for Pediatric Research
- Infectious Diseases Society of America
Contact Information:
| Address: | Childrens Hospital Los Angeles Head, Division of Infectious Diseases 4650 Sunset Blvd., MS #51 Los Angeles, CA 90027 |
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| Email: | kskim@chla.usc.edu |