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Dr. Torok's primary research interests are in the pathomechanisms of liver fibrosis and matrix remodeling, specifically exploring translational aspects to prevent and improve fibrosis. Clinically, she focuses on metabolic dysfunction associated with steatohepatitis, which is becoming a leading cause of chronic liver disease and liver cancer. Her lab is interested in deciphering the dynamic changes in the liver matrix that accelerate processes in conditions like type 2 diabetes. Dr. Torok has a particular interest in studying collagen architecture and its connectivity, which is implicated in mechano-sensing. She also explores aging-related metabolic pathways, wound healing, and matrix remodeling processes that intersect with innate immune responses in the liver. Her investigations focus on primary sclerosing cholangitis in order to decipher early events in the extracellular matrix that modulate disease progression. This work involves identifying targets to treat fibrosis and conducting investigator-initiated clinical trials.
Stanford University • Stanford, CA
Member, Administrative Appointments - Vice Chief Research, Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology.
Stanford University • Stanford, CA
Director of the T32 Program in the Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology.
The Computer Science department emphasizes research potential. GRE General is currently optional but recommended for some tracks.