The general purpose of this center is to conduct basic and applied research with the following general concepts:

A: Cancers of the digestive system in particular and cancers of other organs in general

B: Functional diseases of the digestive system

A: Viral hepatitis, infectious and parasitic diseases and their liver complications

D: Autoimmune diseases

E: Obesity and related complications including fatty liver

F: Liver disease caused by toxins and drugs

Minor goals:

• Development and application of human knowledge in the field of gastroenterology and hepatology
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