Liver

DCEG researchers conduct studies on cancers of the liver, including hepatocellular carcinoma.

Studies include

  • Interferon Lambda 4 (IFNL4) Phenotypes and Risk of Precancer and Cancer

    IFNL4 genotype, including studies of: hepatic inflammation and fibrosis, which are precursors of hepatocellular carcinoma; mucinous ovarian carcinoma; opportunistic infections and malignancies; and neuroinvasive West Nile virus infection. MD: Investigations examining the phenotypic range of IFNL4 genotype, including studies of: hepatic inflammation and fibrosis, which are precursors of hepatocellular carcinoma; mucinous ovarian carcinoma; opportunistic infections and malignancies; and neuroinvasive West Nile virus infection.

  • Liver Cancer Pooling Project

    A liver cancer pooling project among existing U.S. cohorts in order to explore liver cancer etiology in a prospective manner

  • Liver Cancer Research in the Metabolic Epidemiology Branch

    Learn about the research of investigators in the Metabolic Epidemiology Branch on a variety of risk factors for liver cancer, utilizing numerous study populations.

  • The North American Liver Cancer Study

    The North American Liver Cancer Study is a case-control study, in collaboration with the Institute of Nutrition of Central America and Panama, headquartered in Guatemala City, which seeks to increase our understanding of liver cancer risk factors.

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