Kimmunity News

As the spring semester comes to a close, the Kimmunity Lab reflects on an exciting and rewarding year at the The University of Texas at Austin College of Pharmacy. Over the past year, the lab has continued to grow through new research directions, student training, and a strong emphasis on building a collaborative and supportive scientific community. This semester also brought a meaningful and unexpected honor for Dr. B.J. Kim, who was nominated for the Outstanding Faculty Adv

We kicked off the new year the best way we know how—around a bubbling pot of soup, sharing stories, laughs, and way too many favorite ingredients. This get-together marked two milestones at once: welcoming the new year and celebrating the one-year birthday of the Kimmunity Lab . Hot pot felt right. It’s communal, it’s chaotic in the best way, and it rewards patience and curiosity—values that feel very Kimmunity. Everyone had their own pot, their own broth, and complete free

🧬🎉 We’re thrilled to share that Dr. B.J. Kim has been selected as a 2025 Peg’s Fight for Life Early Career Research Award recipient from A Breath of Hope Lung Cancer Foundation . This award marks the first official research funding for the Kimmunity Lab—and we couldn't be more excited! This prestigious award supports early-career investigators pursuing innovative research in lung cancer. Our lab’s winning project focuses on using programmable RNA therapies to address a c

Last week we celebrated our very first Labsgiving with an all-you-can-eat Korean BBQ feast at Gangnam Korean BBQ. It was the perfect way to kick off the holiday season—great food, lots of laughter, and a chance for everyone to relax outside the lab. I’m grateful for this team and excited for all the discoveries, growth, and good meals still ahead. Here’s to many more Kimmunity traditions!