Areas of Research
Outcome Research
This type of research looks at patient data to derive evidence-based practices on how to best diagnose, treat and manage diseases and complications. Areas of interest for our center’s outcome research include:
Prospective Research
Prospective research asks patient to participate in collecting information about their condition over period of time. Areas of interest for our center’s prospective research include:
- Minimal hepatic encephalopathy in portal vein thrombosis patients and Abernethy patients
- Nutrition and growth in portal vein thrombosis patients
Multi-center Studies & Consortiums
Multi-center studies are important because the collaboration allows multiple centers to combine data from more patients and compare data between centers. We are actively engaged in several multi-centered studies and consortiums including:
Randomized Controlled Trials
Randomized controlled trials are research studies that assigns patients randomly (by chance) to receive a clinical intervention. This is the best way to look at the safety and efficacy of new treatments, new drugs or new indications for the use of a drug.
Publications
Our providers regularly present and share their research at national and international conferences and are published in leading academic journals. View a list of recent publications.