Kang Lin

Kang Lin

Professor , specializing in geriatrics and frailty-sarcopenia

Internal Medicine
Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences logo Affiliated HospitalPeking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences

Research areas: frailty-sarcopenia in the elderly, comprehensive geriatric assessment, perioperative management, and polypharmacy.

Cutting-edge technology: Developed the "Peking Union Medical College Hospital Frailty-Sarcopenia Intelligent Assessment and Intervention System," integrating assessment, diagnosis, intervention, and follow-up, and was among the first batch of national demonstration clinics for the diagnosis and treatment of sarcopenia in the elderly. Participated in the formulation of Asian and global standards for the diagnosis and treatment of sarcopenia.

Areas of expertise: frailty in the elderly - sarcopenia, memory problems in the elderly, perioperative management, and polypharmacy.

Academic Highlights and Core Values: Director of the Department of Geriatrics, core member of the Asian Sarcopenia Working Group, chief editor of textbooks such as "Peking Union Medical College Hospital Geriatrics" and "Essentials of Geriatrics".