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Kris V. Kowdley, MD, FACP, FACG, AGAF, FAASLD is the Director of the Liver Institute Northwest, where he leads a team dedicated to the treatment and research of liver diseases. A renowned hepatologist, Dr. Kowdley has authored over 500 published papers, abstracts, and reviews. His areas of expertise include hepatitis B and C, metabolic-associated steatohepatitis (MASH), primary biliary cholangitis (PBC), and liver transplantation. He is highly regarded for his contributions to advancing liver disease treatment through clinical trials and is frequently invited to speak at international conferences.