Personal profile

Research interests

We study the gut-liver axis in the pathogenesis of liver diseases, including NAFLD/NASH (MAFLD/MASH) and cholestasis. We aim to identify gut-derived factors and intestinal/hepatic signaling pathways involved in the pathogenesis of aforementioned diseases.

specialisation

Lipid and glucose Metabolism, transport processes in the liver, cholestasis, NAFLD, NASH

Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals

In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):

  • SDG 3 - Good Health and Well-being

Education/Academic qualification

PhD, The molecular basis of conjugated hyperbilirubinemia, Amsterdam UMC

1 Apr 19941 Oct 1998

Award Date: 1 Oct 1998

Keywords

  • Q Science (General)
  • Lipid metabolism
  • energy metabolism
  • hepatic transport
  • cholestasis
  • NAFLD

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