Researchers - Kenneth Rainin Foundation

Researchers

Supporting new and seasoned investigators alike and embracing untested ideas gives us the best chance of discovering breakthroughs in Inflammatory Bowel Disease research. Get to know our Health Program grantees.

Hyun Jung Kim, Assistant Professor, Cleveland Clinic

Hyun Jung Kim, PhD

Assistant Professor, Cleveland Clinic, Current Grantee

The Kim lab emulates host-microbiome interactions that orchestrate intestinal homeostasis and disease development. They develop “Personalized Disease-on-a-Chip” models by integrating patient-derived organoids, microbiomes and immune cells.
Meghan Koch, Assistant Professor, Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center

Meghan Koch, PhD

Assistant Professor, Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, Current Grantee

The Koch lab studies maternal-fetal interactions, focusing on immunity, metabolism and the microbiota. They are working to identify novel pathways through which maternal-offspring interactions regulate neonatal health.
Alison Kohan, Associate Professor, University of Pittsburgh

Alison Kohan, PhD

Associate Professor, University of Pittsburgh, Former Grantee

The Kohan lab focuses on the role of lipoproteins in regulating cellular metabolism in the immune system and the intestine, and the consequences for human disease.
Daniel Kotlarz, Joint Helmholtz Young Investigator Group Leader, Helmholtz Munich and Dr. von Hauner Children's Hospital, LMU Munich

Daniel Kotlarz, PhD

Joint Helmholtz Young Investigator Group Leader, Helmholtz Munich and Dr. von Hauner Children's Hospital, LMU Munich; Current Grantee

The Kotlarz lab focuses on decoding genetic and immune signatures of Pediatric IBD by employing omics-based technologies and advanced preclinical models.
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Adam Lacy-Hulbert, PhD

Associate Member, Benaroya Research Institute at Virginia Mason, Current Grantee

The Lacy-Hulbert lab works to understand how different aspects of the immune system cooperate to identify and combat potentially infectious organisms while preventing immune attack against innocuous microbes or the body’s own self.
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Dale Lee, MD

Associate Professor, Seattle Children's Hospital, Current Grantee

Dr. Lee studies dietary therapy and the role of food additives in IBD with the goal of helping children achieve their potential and not be limited by their medical conditions.