Stanford University · BiologyPancreatic Cancer and Diabetes Research Group
Seung K Kim · Stanford, California
Research Focus
Dr. Seung K. Kim's lab focuses on understanding pancreatic cancer and its relationships with diabetes. They investigate how certain cells in the pancreas undergo changes that could lead to cancer, particularly pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC). The lab studies interactions between immune cells and cancer cells to determine how these relationships influence disease development. They aim to uncover the genetic and signaling pathways involved in these processes to help improve treatment options and early diagnosis.
pancreatic cancerdiabetesimmune regulationcell signalingtumor microenvironment
Research Aims
5AIM 01Identify the cellular origins of pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma.
AIM 02Elucidate immune signals that interact with cancer cells in the pancreas.
AIM 03Investigate genetic factors affecting immune responses in pancreatic cancer.
AIM 04Explore mechanisms of islet dysfunction leading to type 3c diabetes.
AIM 05Determine how chronic pancreatitis influences diabetes development.
Skills the Lab Values
mouse modelstissue procurementmultiplexed imaging (CODEX)gene expression analysiselectrophysiologycell cultureimmunohistochemistryflow cytometryRNA sequencingRT-PCR
Output against the department
Publications229top 27% of dept.278th of 1,033
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Citations22ktop 18% of dept.183rd of 1,033
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