University of Southern California · EngineeringEye and Respiratory Innovation Lab
Eun Sok Kim · Los Angeles, California
Research Focus
Dr. Eun Sok Kim’s lab at the University of Southern California focuses on engineering innovative solutions in healthcare, specifically targeting eye health and respiratory conditions. Their research involves developing a non-invasive approach to isolate cells for eye repair and creating a wearable stethoscope that continuously monitors lung sounds to assist in asthma management for young children. These projects aim to improve patient outcomes through advanced technologies.
ultrasonic cell isolationwearable stethoscopeasthma monitoringretinal pigment epitheliumfocused ultrasoundsingle-cell RNA sequencingstem cell therapyhealthcare technologypediatric asthma
Research Aims
5AIM 01Develop a focused ultrasound technique for cell isolation from retinal pigment epithelium monolayers without damage.
AIM 02Create a wearable stethoscope that continuously monitors respiratory sounds in children.
AIM 03Implement a quality control method for stem cell-derived retinal implants.
AIM 04Enhance early detection of asthma symptoms in pediatric patients.
AIM 05Investigate new methods for acoustic detection of lung sounds for improved diagnosis.
Skills the Lab Values
cell cultureultrasound technologymicrofabrication techniquesclinical trial methodsdata analysisacoustic signal processingsingle-cell analysisquality control proceduresmicroscopy
Output against the department
Publications181bottom 46% of dept.151st of 278
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Citations3.1kbottom 25% of dept.209th of 278
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