Colorado Center for Childhood Liver Disease
Colorado Center of Childhood Liver Disease ResearchNetwork
This center brings together experts to understand and find better ways to care for children with serious liver conditions.
Quick facts
| Grant type | U01 cooperative agreement |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Colorado Denver NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Aurora, UNITED STATES) |
| Project ID | NIH-11124873 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
Many liver diseases in infants and children are very serious, often leading to liver transplants. Our center is part of a larger network dedicated to studying these conditions, including Alagille Syndrome. We aim to learn more about how these diseases develop, find new ways to diagnose them, and discover new treatments. By bringing together many researchers, we hope to make a big difference for children and their families.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: This research focuses on infants and children, particularly those aged 0-11 years, who have cholestatic liver diseases like Alagille Syndrome or AAT deficiency.
Not a fit: Patients who do not have childhood cholestatic liver diseases or are outside the pediatric age range may not directly benefit from this specific research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this work could lead to new ways to diagnose and treat severe liver diseases in children, potentially reducing the need for liver transplants.
How similar studies have performed: This center has been part of a multi-centered research network for over two decades, building upon established research efforts in childhood liver diseases.
Where this research is happening
Aurora, UNITED STATES
- University of Colorado Denver — Aurora, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Sokol, Ronald J. — University of Colorado Denver
- Study coordinator: Sokol, Ronald J.
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.