Research Themes
Liver Injury and Repair
Liver Center members affiliated with the research theme Liver Injury and Repair study responses to infectious and toxic insults to the liver.
Hepatic Physiology and Metabolism
Liver Center members affiliated with the research theme Hepatic Physiology and Metabolism study a variety of processes pertinent to liver function, from the most fundamental aspects of cell differentiation to genetic differences that cause variations in drug or nutrient metabolism
Progenitor Cells, Growth and Development
Liver Center members affiliated with the research theme Progenitor Cells, Growth and Development study normal and abnormal processes of liver cell proliferation, including liver cancer.
The overall focus of the Center is on the integrative biology of the liver. Within this framework, the research performed by individual Center members is quite diverse, ranging from studies of basic liver cell biology to the investigation of liver physiology and pathophysiology in animal and human models to the evaluation of treatment practices and outcomes for patients with liver disease.
Liver Center members are themselves quite diverse. They represent more than 15 separate departments at UCSF and nearby institutions, including the Blood Systems Research Institute, the California Pacific Medical Center and Stanford University.
In recognition of this scientific breadth, research within the Liver Center is organized into three themes:
Additional information about the research themes and their participating scientists can be obtained by clicking on the adjacent links.