ULTRA Lecture Series - Comprehensive Liver Research Center

Join us for the UCLA Liver Translational Research (ULTRA) monthly seminar series where invited guest speakers, Comprehensive Liver Research Center (CLRC) faculty and UCLA trainees present their latest research findings and discuss evolving areas of interest and collaborations in liver-related research.


Thursday, February 19, 2026 - 12:15-1:15pm | MRL 1-441

Don C. Rockey, MD - Medical University of South Carolina, Gastroenterology, Chair, Department of Medicine

Thursday, May 21, 2026 - 12:15-1:15pm | MRL 1-441

Nicholas O. Davidson, MD, DSc - John E. and Adaline Simon Endowed Professor of Medicine; Director, Digestive Disease Research Core Center; Chief, Division of Gastroenterology; Washington University in St. Louis

Drs. Claudio Villanueva and Carrie R. Wong

The Enrichment Program will support the recruitment, mentoring and career development of trainees and early-career investigator interested in MASLD-spectrum research, including those from underrepresented backgrounds. By exposing early-career investigators to a variety of educational programs, training programs, workshops and resources, the Enrichment Program will not only support the professional growth of the next generation of liver researchers, but also increase their awareness of MASLD and its impact on the health of the diverse population of Los Angeles County. By meeting these objectives, the program will support the 'Total MASLD' theme of the center.

  • Enrichment Program Directors: Claudio Villanueva, PhD, UCLA; Carrie R. Wong, MD, PhD, UCLA

For more information, contact: [email protected] and [email protected]


2025

2nd Annual Comprehensive Liver Research Center Symposium 2025