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Evan Dale Abel is a distinguished professor in the Department of Medicine at UCLA Health's Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center. His research primarily focuses on understanding the mechanisms of insulin and growth factor signaling in metabolic diseases. His laboratory investigates the relationship between metabolic dysfunction and increased risk of cardiovascular diseases and cancer, particularly in survivors facing high cancer mortality rates associated with metabolic contributions to cardiovascular health. Dr. Abel has been awarded multiple prestigious grants, including an RO1 study aimed at unraveling the complex interactions between metabolism and liver diseases, especially focusing on fatty liver disease and its progression to hepatocellular carcinoma. Throughout his career, he has published extensively in high-impact journals, highlighting the importance of metabolic pathways in disease mechanisms and treatment responses. He is committed to advancing the understanding of how metabolic factors can influence cancer and heart health, aiming to discover novel therapeutic approaches.
UCLA Health Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center • Los Angeles, CA
Conducts research and offers clinical services in the field of medicine with a focus on metabolic diseases and their connection to cancer.
Department of Economics admits primarily for the PhD program.