Ramon Bataller MD, PhD

As the Chief of Hepatology, Dr. Bataller's research interests include liver fibrosis and the mechanisms and determinants of mortality of alcoholic liver disease. He has performed translational studies including human samples and experimental models of liver disease primarily. A more recent research interest of Dr. Battaler involves his exploration of the global public health aspects of alcoholic liver disease. He is the PI for an NIH-funded consortium (InTeam) for translational research of alcoholic hepatitis. InTeam main goals include the identification of molecular subtypes and the identification of novel targets for therapy.