Andrew W. Tai, M.D., Ph.D.
- Positions:
Assistant Professor
Internal Medicine
Gastroenterology
University of Michigan Health System (Ann Arbor, MI)
Staff Physician
Medicine
Gastroenterology
VA Ann Arbor Healthcare System (Ann Arbor, MI)
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Degrees:
M.D., Weill Cornell Medical College (New York, NY)Ph.D., Cell Biology and Genetics, Weill Cornell Medical College (New York, NY)
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Clinical Training:
Fellowship, Gastroenterology, Massachusetts General HospitalResidency, Internal Medicine, Brigham and Women's Hospital
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Past Advisors:
Raymond T. Chung (as Post Doctoral Fellow)Ching-Hwa Sung (as Graduate Student - Ph.D.)
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Research:
My research is focused on the molecular mechanisms by which the hepatocyte supports hepatitis C virus (HCV) replication.
Hepatitis C virus (HCV) infects nearly 3% of the world's population and its complications (principally liver failure and hepatocellular carcinoma) account for the leading indications for liver transplantation worldwide. My research focuses on identifying host factors that support HCV replication as these may be novel targets for antiviral therapies. I am particularly interested in the phosphatidylinositol 4-kinase PI4KA as HCV replication is strongly dependent on this kinase. I am in the process of characterizing the mechanisms by which PI4KA supports HCV replication.
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Other Experience:
2006-2009 Hospitalist, Harvard Vanguard Medical Associates
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Honors:
2009-present AGA/FDHN Research Scholar Award
2006-2007 Tosteson Postdoctoral Fellowship Award
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