I am interested in the natural history and therapy of chronic liver diseases, in particular hepatitis B, C and nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH). My research efforts involve the roles of insulin resistance and obesity in the pathogenesis of NASH. I am also interested in various aspects of clinical and translational research in chronic viral hepatitis and nonalcoholic fatty liver disease.

Institutions

VAMC

Affiliations

1. American Gastroenterological Association (AGA)
2. American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases (AASLD)

Funded Research

Current Research Funding
1) RO3 DK067263-01A1 Promrat (PI)
NIH/NIDDK Weight management in Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH)
Role: Principal Investigator

2) RO1 DA016797 Ramsey (PI)
NIH/NIDA Preventing Depression in MMT Patients on Interferon
Role: Co-Investigator

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