About the Liver Center

Mission Statement

To bring together, on a cooperative basis, basic science and clinical investigators to enhance the effectiveness of conducting translational liver research and to build a first class liver center.

Aims of Center

1. To enhance interdisciplinary cooperation among funded investigators to conduct high quality research involving etiology, treatment, and prevention of liver diseases and related disorders.
2. To provide resources and infrastructure to foster junior investigators to initiate and conduct liver research.

10 year plan

A major area of interest to The Liver Center is metabolic syndrome. Metabolic syndrome is a combination of medical disorders that increase the risk of heart disease, stroke, and diabetes. The prevalence of metabolic syndrome in the United States is calculated as encompassing up to 25 percent of the population. A compromise in liver metabolism plays a crucial role in the development of metabolic syndrome. It is our goal to foster collaborative relationships between clinical researchers and basic scientists to build an investigative environment which efficiently and effectively addresses these important human health issues. Our Center has nearly 40 researchers representing 7 affiliate institutions. Our 10 year plan includes development of program projects, submission of joint research grants and to continue the recruitment of outstanding investigators in both clinical and basic research.

History of the Liver Center