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Brian Kim, MD, Dermatology, New York, NY

BrianSKimMDMTR, FAAD

Dermatology New York, NY

Sol and Clara Kest Professor, Vice Chair of Research, Site Chair, and Director of the Mark Lebwohl Center for Neuroinflammation and Sensation

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Summary

  • I am a board-certified dermatologist and neuroimmunologist who focuses on investigating the cause of itch and treating chronic itch disorders.

Education & Training

  • University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine
    University of Pennsylvania School of MedicineMTR, 2012 - 2014
  • Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania
    Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania2010 - 2014
  • University of Pennsylvania Health System
    University of Pennsylvania Health SystemResidency, Dermatology, 2008 - 2011
  • University of Washington
    University of WashingtonResidency, Internal Medicine, 2007 - 2008
  • University of Washington School of Medicine
    University of Washington School of MedicineClass of 2007, MD, Alpha Omega Alpha

Certifications & Licensure

  • FL State Medical License
    FL State Medical License 2023 - 2026
  • NY State Medical License
    NY State Medical License 2022 - 2025
  • CA State Medical License
    CA State Medical License 2020 - 2024
  • MO State Medical License
    MO State Medical License 2014 - 2022
  • OK State Medical License
    OK State Medical License 2020 - 2020
  • PA State Medical License
    PA State Medical License 2008 - 2014
  • NJ State Medical License
    NJ State Medical License 2010 - 2011
  • American Board of Dermatology Dermatology
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Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Young Dermatologist Achievement Award International League of Dermatological Societies, 2019
  • Young Leardership Award American Dermatological Association, 2019
  • The Business Journal’s 40 Under 40 St. Louis Business Journal, 2016
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Clinical Trials

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Innate Lymphoid Cells in the Skin  
    Kim BS, J Invest Dermatol, 10/23/2014

Lectures

  • Chronic Pruritus: Bedside to Bench Perspectives 
    American Academy of Dermatology - Annual Meeting 2019 - Washington, D.C. - 3/1/2019

Press Mentions

  • Mount Sinai Awarded Prestigious $1.3 Million Grant to Expand Research Training Program in Skin Biology
    Mount Sinai Awarded Prestigious $1.3 Million Grant to Expand Research Training Program in Skin BiologyApril 3rd, 2023
  • Notalgia Paresthetica: Difelikefalin Helps Upper-Back Itch, but with Side Effects
    Notalgia Paresthetica: Difelikefalin Helps Upper-Back Itch, but with Side EffectsFebruary 13th, 2023
  • Difelikefalin Improves Itch Intensity in Notalgia Paresthetica
    Difelikefalin Improves Itch Intensity in Notalgia ParestheticaFebruary 10th, 2023
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Grant Support

  • Mentored Clinical Scientist Development K08 AwardNational Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases2014–Present
  • NIH Research Project Grant (R01)National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases2016–2021
  • Clinical Scientist Development AwardDoris Duke Charitable Foundation2016–2019
  • NIH CTSA AwardNational Institutes of Health2012–2014
  • Skin Disease Research Center Pilot and Feasibility GrantNational Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases2011–2012
  • Ruth L. Kirschstein T32 FellowshipNational Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases2010–2012

Research History

  • Postdoctoral Fellow/Laboratory of David ArtisIn the Artis Lab, I identified previously unrecognized group 2 innate lymphoid cells (ILC2s) in the skin of both mice and humans, and their critical role in atopic dermatitis. Following up on this project, I found that basophils regulate ILC2 responses in this context as well.2010 - 2014
  • Research Fellow/Laboratory of Stephen I. KatzIn the Katz Lab, I investigated the mechanisms that underlie skin inflammation in the context of graft-versus-host disease (GvHD). Unexpectedly, I identified that keratinocytes could act as accessory cells for the presentation of keratinocyte-derived antigen.2004 - 2006

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