Research Interests
Key words: cancer genetics
The Kim Lab is focused on understanding the genetic and epigenetic events involved in the initiation and progression of renal cell carcinoma (RCC) and bladder cancer. Through NextGeneration sequencing of primary human tumors and the use of genetically engineered mouse models (GEMMs), as well as in vitro systems, our goal is to identify the critical genomic and epigenetic changes that are drivers of RCC and bladder cancer. Our ultimate goal is to elucidate the functional consequences of these genomic events in order to pinpoint novel, high impact therapeutic targets for therapy.
Publications
William Kim in UNC Genetics News
November 5, 2025
Department of Genetics Publications for October 2025
Department of Genetics faculty, postdocs, students and collaborators published 40 papers in October 2025.
August 8, 2025
Department of Genetics Publications for June 29th – August 2nd, 2025
Department of Genetics faculty, postdocs, students and collaborators published 39 papers during June 29th - August 2nd 2025.
June 3, 2025
Department of Genetics Publications for April 27th – May 31st, 2025
Department of Genetics faculty, postdocs, students and collaborators published 42 papers during April 27th - May31st 2025.
October 17, 2024
Department of Genetics Publications for September 29th – October 12th, 2024
Department of Genetics faculty, postdocs, students and collaborators published 13 papers during September 29th - October 12th, 2024.
September 13, 2024
Kim, Rose Highlight Advances in Kidney Cancer Research and Care in JAMA
William Kim, MD, and Tracy Rose, MD, MPH, published a review highlighting new scientific insights that have led to advances in kidney cancer treatment and increased survival rates.
September 1, 2024
Department of Genetics Publications for August 18th – 31st, 2024
Department of Genetics faculty, postdocs, students and collaborators published 18 papers during August 18th - 31st 2024.
August 19, 2024
Department of Genetics Publications for August 4th – 17th, 2024
Department of Genetics faculty, postdocs, students and collaborators published 8 papers during August 4th - 17th 2024.
July 24, 2024
Department of Genetics Publications for July 7th – 20th, 2024
Department of Genetics faculty, postdocs, students and collaborators published 16 papers during July 7th - 20th 2024.
June 10, 2024
Department of Genetics Publications for May 12th – June 8th, 2024
Department of Genetics faculty, postdocs, students and collaborators published 23 papers during May 12th - June 8th 2024.
May 13, 2024
Department of Genetics Publications for April 28th – May 11th, 2024
Department of Genetics faculty, postdocs, students and collaborators published 11 papers during April 28th - May 11th 2024.