Liver transplantation is a surgical procedure that involves replacing a diseased or damaged liver with a healthy one. It is a complex and lifesaving operation that has been performed since the early 20th century. The first successful liver transplant was performed in 1963 at the University of Colorado by Dr. Thomas Starzl. Since then, the technology and techniques used in liver transplantation have advanced considerably, allowing doctors to perform safe and successful transplants on a larger scale.<\/p>\n
Today, liver transplantation is one of the most successful and commonly performed organ transplants. It is a complex, but lifesaving procedure that has saved countless lives and improved countless more.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
CDTRP\u2019s Communications Manager, St\u00e9phanie, recently interviewed Dr. Giada Sebastiani<\/strong>, a hepatologist at McGill University and co-founder of the Canadian NASH Network, as part of the Liver Health Month campaign.<\/span><\/p>\n During the interview, Giada discussed the importance of liver health and the impact it can have on overall health and wellbeing. She definitely transmitted her passion for her profession through the transfer of her knowledge to trainees and early career researchers. Additionally, Giada stressed the importance of following a healthy lifestyle, including eating a balanced diet and exercising regularly, as this can help to keep the liver healthy and functioning properly.<\/span><\/p>\n The interview also highlighted the need for more research into liver diseases and the development of new treatments. Giada noted that the CDTRP plays an important role in the liver research community by working with patient partners and funding several research projects which are aimed at improving the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of liver diseases.<\/span><\/p>\nListen to the full interview below.<\/strong><\/span><\/h6>\n<\/div>