The nutrition and molecular metabolism research program is dedicated to advancing the understanding of gut-related factors in metabolic diseases and developing innovative treatments to improve outcomes for pediatric patients. The program’s investigators focus on diseases influenced by the gastrointestinal system, including fatty liver disease, cardiovascular disease and Type 2 diabetes. Through cutting-edge research, the program seeks to unravel the complexities of how nutrition impacts health, paving the way for more effective therapies tailored to the unique needs of children.
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New research explores the urea cycle’s strong connection to fatty liver disease
An Indiana University School of Medicine physician scientist is making strides in understanding the molecular origins of fatty liver disease, a leading cause of liver failure in the United States. By identifying the critical role the urea cycle plays in its development, his findings could pave the way for new medications to treat this currently incurable disease.