Silvia Vilarinho, MD, PhD
Assistant Professor of Medicine (Digestive Diseases) and of Pathology; Associate Director, Yale MD-PhD Program; Associate Director, Internal Medicine Physician Scientist Training Program
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Biography
Silvia Vilarinho is a physician-scientist who uses genetics, genomics and human samples to investigate the molecular basis of various liver diseases of unknown etiology. Using these approaches, we have identified five novel genetic liver diseases. Our research goal is to continue to discover new genes important in liver function both in health and disease and to use cell biology and animal models to determine the specific mechanism(s) linking mutant gene to disease as a roadmap to further understand and treat rare and common liver diseases.
Education & Training
- FellowshipYale University (2015)
- ResidencyYale University (2011)
- InternshipUniversity of Minnesota (2010)
- PhDUniversity of Porto, Portugal (2008)
- MDUniversity of Porto (2004)
Honors & Recognition
| Award | Awarding Organization | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Young Physician-Scientist Award | American Society for Clinical Investigation | 2022 |
| Inaugural John N. Forrest, Jr. Prize for Mentorship in Student Research | 2021 | |
| Doris Duke Clinical Scientist Award | 2019 | |
| Junior Faculty Samuel Kushlan Award | 2017 | |
| AASLD Sheila Sherlock Clinical and Translational Research Award | 2015 | |
| Samuel Kushlan Award for Excellence in Research during Digestive Diseases Fellowship | 2015 |
Professional Service
| Organization | Role | Date |
|---|---|---|
| American Association for the Study of Liver Disease (AASLD) | AASLD Research Awards Committee | 2021 - Present |
| American Association for the Study of Liver Disease (AASLD) | AASLD Basic Research Committee | 2021 - Present |