Dr Leanne Hodson talks about her research on liver fat metabolism.
Liver Fat Metabolism
Dr Leanne Hodson's research focuses on fatty liver disease, defined as having over 5 percent liver fat, and a 'silent disease' as many people are not diagnosed. Dr Hodson aims to find targets for new medications which will help lower the risk of accumulating liver fat.
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