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5 minutes with Sally Yunsun Kim

Sally Yunsun Kim is a Lecturer in Respiratory Drug Delivery in the Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences. We grabbed 5 minutes of her time to speak about her passion for regenerative therapies for lung disease, serving as a concert master at the Korean Sydney Orchestra, and how she keeps her two young daughters happy.

Sally Yunsun Kim

Briefly, tell us about your background and career up to this point?

I worked as a pharmacist in Australia and pursued a PhD in pharmaceutical science at The University of Sydney, during which I developed a passion in research for regenerative therapies for lung disease. I received a fellowship from the European Respiratory Society which moved me to the National Heart and Lung Institute at Imperial College London, where I worked as a research fellow for 6 years until I joined King’s in August 2024.

What do you think people in the School would find most surprising about you?

I play the violin and served as a concertmaster at the Korean Sydney Orchestra for 7 years

What advice would you give to your 18-year-old self?

Enjoy life to the fullest by not being afraid of trying new things, and no need to rush.

What do you do with your time outside academia/work?

Going to interesting places to keep my 4 year-old and 11 months-old daughters happy, attending church, baking and reading.

What is your proudest accomplishment?

Becoming a lecturer at King’s College London!

What is your favourite thing about working at King’s?

The collegiate environment and that the colleagues are genuinely nice. It’s a perfect environment for collaboration and I look forward to working with colleagues who have expertise in diverse fields.

QUICK-FIRE:

Favourite season: Spring

Favourite London restaurant: Duck & Waffle

Coffee order: Latte

One thing you could not go a day without: Coffee

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Sally Yunsun Kim

Sally Yunsun Kim

Lecturer in Respiratory Drug Delivery

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