Sunny Kim
About Sunny Kim
Sunny Kim is a Staff Scientist at the National Institutes of Health, specializing in neuroimaging and neuroscience with a strong background in medicinal chemistry and preclinical research. He has held various academic and research positions, including roles at Korea University and Brookhaven National Laboratory.
Work at National Institutes of Health
Sunny Kim has been employed at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) as a Staff Scientist since 2009. In this role, Kim focuses on research that intersects medicinal chemistry, neuroimaging, and neuroscience. The position involves conducting advanced studies and contributing to various projects aimed at understanding brain function and related disorders.
Education and Expertise
Sunny Kim holds a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Organic Chemistry from Stony Brook University, which was completed between 2002 and 2007. Prior to this, Kim earned both a Bachelor of Science and a Master of Science in Organic Chemistry from Korea University, studying from 1989 to 1995. Kim's educational background supports a strong foundation in medicinal chemistry and preclinical research.
Background
Sunny Kim has a diverse professional background that includes roles at several academic and research institutions. Kim worked as an Adjunct Professor at Korea University for two separate terms, first from 2014 to 2015 and previously from 2018 to 2019. Additionally, Kim served as a Research Associate at Brookhaven National Laboratory from 2007 to 2009 and as an Adjunct Assistant Professor at Stony Brook University from 2013 to 2015.
Research Specializations
Sunny Kim specializes in neuroimaging and neuroscience, with a particular focus on laboratory automation and brain image analysis. This expertise allows Kim to contribute significantly to research initiatives that explore brain functions and the underlying mechanisms of neurological conditions.