Lab for Pediatric Liver and Gastrointestinal Diseases
Principal Investigator : Jia-Feng WU
Team Size : 8
Study Field : Biomarker of Pediatric Liver Diseases，Pediatric Inflammatory Bowel Diseases，Pediatric Gastrointestinal Motility disorders
Forms of Int'l Cooperation : Joint Research Project, Personnel Exchange, Seminar
Lab Introduction
Our lab focuses on pediatric congenital and viral liver diseases, pediatric-onset inflammatory bowel diseases, and gastrointestinal motility diseases in children
- Our lab followed a unique chronic HBV cohort from children to adulthood. We investigated the natural course, viral-host interaction, biomarkers for disease prediction, efficacy of vaccination, and antiviral therapy in children.
- We followed congenital hepatobiliary diseases in our institute. We aimed to develop a new screening program, diagnostic tools, a method to assess the progression of liver fibrosis, and management plans.
- We applied the MDT model for the diagnosis and management of pediatric IBD patients. We cooperate with the German lab for the investigation of immune and genetic signatures of VEO-IBD. We also apply non-invasive intestinal ultrasound for the diagnosis and follow-up of pediatric IBD. TDM and nutrition care are also applied in the care model to optimize the treatment responses in our institute.
- Our lab also offers a comprehensive gastrointestinal motility study, biofeedback system, and pelvic floor rehabilitation program for children.
International Cooperation Experience
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Baylor College of Medicine | United States of AmericaJoint Research Project
2024 ~ present
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Haunersches kinderspital, München | GermanyJoint Research Project
2019 ~ present
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National Center for Child Health and Development | JapanJoint Research Project
2020 ~ 2023
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Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati | United States of AmericaJoint Research Project
2019 ~ 2021
Contact
Principal Investigator
Position : Professor
Email : wjf@ntu.edu.tw
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