Mimi S. Kim, MD

Associate Professor Of Clinical Pediatrics

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Overview

Research Overview

We are interested in understanding obesity and adiposity in children and adolescents with Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia (CAH), as these youth have an increased prevalence of obesity beyond normative pediatric populations. We are also interested in various stages of development in CAH youth, from infancy through puberty. We hope to inform prevention efforts and treatment of complications through a better understanding of pathophysiology of CAH and obesity.

We seek to apply novel imaging technology to answer important questions in childhood metabolism and obesity.

Awards

Pediatric Endocrine Society: Lawson Wilkins Pediatric Endocrinology Society Presidential Poster Session Award, 2007
Pediatric Academic Societies: Pediatric Academic Societies’ Young Investigator’s Travel Award, 2007
Brown University Medical School: Dean’s Teaching Excellence Award, 2007
Children’s Hospital Los Angeles CTSI: Clinical Research and Career Development Award, 2009
– 2011
Endocrine Society: Women in Endocrinology Young Investigator’s Award, 2009
Endocrine Society: Endocrine Society Summer Research Fellowship Award for Mentoring, 2010
USC: SC-CTSI KL2 Mentored Research Career Development Award, 2011
– 2014
The Saban Research Institute: The Saban Research Institute Innovative Pilot Project Award, 2012
– 2013
USC: James H. Zumberge Research and Innovation Fund Individual Research Award, 2015
– 2016

Education and Training

Brown University — B.Sc.
Dartmouth Medical School — M.D.
USC — M.Sc.

Research Funding

Effects of Androgen Excess on Lipid Distribution in Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia
NIH · R03HD101718 · May 15, 2020 – Apr 30, 2022 · Role: Principal Investigator
Brain and Adipose Contributors to Food Seeking in Youth with Adrenal Hyperplasia
NIH · K23HD084735 · Apr 18, 2016 – Mar 31, 2020 · Role: Principal Investigator

Research Keywords

Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia
Childhood Obesity
Hyperandrogenism
Brown Adipose Tissue

Publications

Glucocorticoid reduction after starting crinecerfont in pediatric patients with classic congenital adrenal hyperplasia: practical perspectives. J Clin Endocrinol Metab. 2026 Jul 15; 111(8):e1937-e1950.. View in PubMed
Long-term quality of life outcomes after tympanostomy tube by surgical indication. Int J Pediatr Otorhinolaryngol. 2026 Aug; 207:112901.. View in PubMed
Screening and Management of Adrenal Suppression in Youth: A Pediatric Endocrinology Society Survey. Horm Res Paediatr. 2026 Mar 17; 1.. View in PubMed
Decreased Gross Motor, Working Memory, and Adaptive Behavior in Children with Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia. Horm Res Paediatr. 2026 Feb 16; 1.. View in PubMed
Bone Health in Youth with Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia: Abdominal and Total Adiposity Is Associated with Bone Mineral Density. Horm Res Paediatr. 2025 Sep 30; 1.. View in PubMed
Glucocorticoid Dose and Type are Associated with Depression Scores in Youth with Classical Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia J Clin Res Pediatr Endocrinol. 2026 03 13; 18(1):156-160. Chih-Wei Liang M, Fr . View in PubMed
Impaired Dietary Decision-Making in Children and Adolescents with Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia. Horm Res Paediatr. 2026; 99(5):695-704.. View in PubMed
The American Federation for Medical Research maintains commitment to decades of support of vaccine and vaccination research to improve public health. J Investig Med. 2025 Apr; 73(4):335-337.. View in PubMed
Semaglutide and laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy in an adolescent with congenital adrenal hyperplasia due to 21-hydroxylase: a case report. J Med Case Rep. 2025 Jan 25; 19(1):37.. View in PubMed
Experiences and preferences of women with CAH and parents about disclosure of childhood surgery. J Pediatr Urol. 2025 02; 21(1):78-86.. View in PubMed