Rokhsana Mortuza
Adjunct Research Professor,
Cross appointment Department of Medicine,
Clinical Research Manager, Hepatology, LHSC
PhD Western University
HBSc University of Toronto
Lab: University Hospital, Room C8-117
Office: University Hospital, Room ALL-117
Phone: (519) 685-8500 Ext. 36893
Email: rmortuza@uwo.ca
Email: rokhsana.mortuza@lhsc.on.ca
Clinical Activities
Keywords: Clinical Trials, MASLD, MetALD, NASH, PBC, PSC, A1AT, Hepatitis, Steatosis, Cirrhosis, Alcohol induced liver damage, Liver transplant
Description of Clinical Activities: I work in clinical studies with patients affected by various forms of liver diseases. I have special interest in metabolic dysfunction associated liver disease (MASLD) and alcohol induced liver damage (ALD) or hepatitis (AH).
Clinical Trials: We are running 12 Clinical Trials ranging from MASLD to Cirrhosis, Fibrosis, ALD, PBS and PSC.
Research Activities
Keywords: Metabolic Disease, Diabetes, Fatty Liver Disease, Diet, Nutrition, Exercise, Hepatitis, Liver Transplant, Cirrhosis, Liver Cancer
Description of Research Activities: Our current research focuses on developing a large multinational centralized database registry that captures the main demographic and clinical characteristics of patients with MASLD and ALD at a global level, enabling large scale studies to identify the main trends and determinants of clinical outcomes in order to improve patient care and outcomes. Our lab also looks at impact of diet, nutrition, exercise and steroids on patients with various stages of liver disease.
Research Opportunities: Please contact if you are interested in Liver disease research. We have opportunities for undergrad, graduate, visiting scholar and work study students as well as undergrad medical students, residents and clinical fellows.
Funding: Our lab is well funded by grants (AMOSO, CIHR, industry funds) as well as revenue generated from pharmaceutical clinical trials.
