Kim's research focuses on genome-wide association studies for musculoskeletal injuries and identifying DNA markers associated with a higher risk of sports injuries, including ankle sprains, rotator cuff tears, shoulder dislocations, and plantar fasciitis.

“We are still in the dawning age of genetic testing. But new research is being conducted on a much greater scale that we hope will help us identify where and how genetic information can be used to avoid injury,” Kim said in an interview with The Atlantic.