Liver cancer remains one of the deadliest cancers and claims the lives of 1,645 people worldwide each day. Although research and early detection has led to significant improvement in the prognosis of many cancers, liver cancer has received little federal research funding. The Asian Liver Center at Stanford University--founder of the JoinJade campaign--is committed to research aimed at finding a cure for liver cancer and identifying viable paths towards hepatitis B elimination worldwide.
Lab Research
JoinJade and the Asian Liver Center's comprehensive liver cancer research program is committed to finding a cure for liver cancer through novel approaches toward increasing the efficacy of diagnosis, prognosis, and treatment.
Modeling
The Asian Liver Center has developed mathematical models to support hepatitis B management and translating them into free web-based tools for doctors and hepatitis B patients.
Community Research
Developing strategies to properly engage with affected communities is a key component of preventative medicine. The Asian Liver Center is working to design and implement strategies to prevent mother-to-child transmission of hepatitis B.