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

Electrolyte abnormalities and stress dosing predict illness-related hospitalizations among infants and toddlers with congenital adrenal hyperplasia. Clin Endocrinol (Oxf). 2023 04; 98(4):536-542.. View in PubMed
Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia and Brain Health: A Systematic Review of Structural, Functional, and Diffusion Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Investigations. J Child Neurol. 2022 08; 37(8-9):758-783.. View in PubMed
Components of Metabolic Syndrome in Youth With Classical Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia. Front Endocrinol (Lausanne). 2022; 13:848274.. View in PubMed
A Case of Prenatally Diagnosed Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia With Brain Morphometric Differences. J Investig Med High Impact Case Rep. 2022 Jan-Dec; 10:23247096221105245.. View in PubMed
Low Adrenomedullary Function Predicts Acute Illness in Infants With Classical Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia. J Clin Endocrinol Metab. 2022 01 01; 107(1):e264-e271.. View in PubMed
A Unique Case of Aggressive Central Giant Cell Granuloma in a 10-Year-Old Boy With 16p13.11 Microdeletion Syndrome. J Investig Med High Impact Case Rep. 2022 Jan-Dec; 10:23247096221123146.. View in PubMed
Hyponatremia, Metabolic Acidosis, and Abnormal Newborn Screen in a Preterm Neonate. Neoreviews. 2021 11; 22(11):e767-e769.. View in PubMed
White Matter Microstructural Differences in Youth With Classical Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia. J Clin Endocrinol Metab. 2021 10 21; 106(11):3196-3212.. View in PubMed
Weight Loss During Topiramate Treatment in a Severely Obese Adolescent with Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia and Migraine J Clin Res Pediatr Endocrinol. 2023 02 27; 15(1):81-85. Seagroves A, Ross HM, Vi . View in PubMed
Developmental Changes in Food Perception and Preference. Front Psychol. 2021; 12:654200.. View in PubMed