Gastroenterology, Hepatology & Nutrition

Basic Science Research Interests:

Lipid metabolism, atherogenesis

Intravenous lipid emulsions

Genetic control of hepatic triglyceride synthesis

Development of the enteric nervous system

Gut motility and serotonergic tone

T-cell immunity in celiac sprue

Molecular pathogenesis of CF-related liver disease

Clinical Science Research Interests:

Non-alcoholic steatohepatitis

Treatment of chronic Hepatitis B and C

Lipid metabolism in storage diseases

Secondary hepatic hemosiderosis in sickle cell disease

Inflammatory bowel disease

Proton pump inhibitors in GERD

Biliary complications in liver transplantation

Celiac sprue

Co-morbidities of childhood obesity

Electrogastrography

Intestinal failure associated liver disease

Small intestinal transplantation
Novel Therapy Gastro Esophageal Reflux Disease