Silvia Vilarinho, MD, PhD
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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.
This research approach provides new knowledge with direct impact in improving patient care and creates an outstanding scientific environment to train future physician-scientists and trainees with particular interest in human disease. Furthermore, I am very committed to make ‘genomic medicine for liver disease’ a reality in clinical practice worldwide.
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 |
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2023 Leah Lowenstein Award | 2023 | |
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 | Doris Duke Charitable Foundation | 2019 |
AASLD Sheila Sherlock Clinical and Translational Research Award | AASLD Foundation | 2015 |
Samuel Kushlan Award for Excellence in Research during Digestive Diseases Fellowship | 2015 |
Professional Service
Organization | Role | Date |
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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 |