Dr. Christopher Kasia

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Dr. Christopher Kasia is an Assistant Professor in the Biological Sciences Division at the University of Chicago, specializing in gastroenterology and transplant hepatology. He focuses on the evaluation and management of patients with metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD) and addresses a variety of gastrointestinal disorders, including irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), abdominal pain, and gastro-esophageal reflux diseases (GERD). As a dedicated mentor, he is actively involved in the clinical education of medical students, residents, and fellows. Through his research, he has contributed to studies on the combined use of aspirin and statins and their association with decreased incidence of hepatocellular carcinoma, alongside systematic literature reviews on COVID-19 outcomes in rheumatic diseases, and safety assessments of wireless capsule endoscopy for patients with implantable cardiac devices.

Research Interests

Experience

Assistant Professor

2020-01-01 — Present

University of Chicago • Chicago, IL

Teaching and mentoring students and conducting research in gastroenterology and transplant hepatology.

Requirements for University of Chicago

Doctorate Program
Requirements
TOEFL
Listening
Required:26
Reading
Required:26
Writing
Required:26
Speaking
Required:26
Total
Required:104
IELTS
Listening
Required:7
Reading
Required:7
Writing
Required:7
Speaking
Required:7
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree Writing sample Candidate statement
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Specialization Notes

Department of Philosophy