Hayle Kim

I’m interested in understanding the molecular mechanisms regulating sleep function across the lifespan; in other words, why do young animals sleep more and more deeply than their mature counterparts? My work at the Kayser Lab has focused on answering this question by identifying genes that play a role in proper sleep maturation. With the support of University Scholars, I am currently working to explore the link between early-life sleep disruption and neurodegeneration in later life. Outside of research, I am the co-founder/president of the Asian Pacific American Pre-Medical Students Association and have previously served as the vice president of the Korean Student Association. I am also a Research Peer Advisor and have TA’d for General Chemistry and Chronobiology and Sleep.

  • Barry Goldwater Scholar
  • Phi Beta Kappa
  • Research Assistant to Dr. Matthew Kayser, Departments of Psychiatry and Neuroscience
  • PMG Group Lead
Academic Major(s): Neuroscience
Hayle Kim