Obesity-associated Hepatocellular Carcinoma at Single Cell Resolution for Risk Prediction and Novel Therapeutics - HepatoSCRIPT KU Leuven
Approximately 400 million adults are obese worldwide. Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), a consequence of obesity, is becoming a leading cause of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) in high-income countries. Despite the increasing incidence of NAFLD-related HCC, we cannot yet distinguish the patients that will progress to HCC from those that will not. The consortium represents a unique opportunity to integrate our knowledge and expertise ...