MTE #45 - Frailty Assessment of the Cirrhotic Patient
Frailty is a predictor of worse outcome in patients with cirrhosis. This program will discuss the assessment of frailty in the outpatient setting.
The Role of the Microbiome in Autoimmune Liver Disease
What is the future of microbiome research in autoimmune liver disease? In this session, we’ll review the role of the microbiome in autoimmune disease progression and outcomes and share what might be next in gut health research. We’ll also review a few of
MTE #36 - Cholangiocarcinoma in PSC: Screening, Diagnosis and Management
MTE to understand the best strategies for surveillance and management of hepatobiliary cancers in patients with PSC particularly cholangiocarcinoma
MTE #9 - Risk Stratification and Emerging At-risk Populations for Hepatocellular Carcinoma
Faculty will discuss risk of HCC in emerging at-risk populations for HCC, including patients with MASLD and those who are post-SVR. We will specifically address the controversy regarding HCC risk and benefits of HCC surveillance in patients with advanced
MTE #15 - Management of Benign Liver Lesions: What to Do If It’s Not a Cancer
Review common benign liver lesions and their management.
MTE #29 - Multidisciplinary Care in Hepatology and Transplant
The PharmD is an integral part the multidisciplinary team. In this session you will gain insight from a PharmD on their unique role as a member of the Hepatology and Transplant team in improving patient outcomes.
Andrea Gossard, APRN, CNP, AF-AASLD
Hepatology Associates SIG Representative
Andrea Gossard, APRN, CNP, AF-AASLD
Andrea Gossard is a Certified Nurse Practitioner, an Associate Professor of Medicine and a Director of NP PA practice at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota. Her clinical and research interests are focused on the diagnosis and management of cholestatic and autoimme liver diseases including Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis, Primary Biliary Cholangitis, and Autoimmune Hepatitis. She is an Associate Fellow of the American Association for the Study of Liver Disease (AASLD) and Chair of the Hepatology Associates Special Interest Group. In addition, she is a member of the American Gastroenterology Association (AGA) and the American College of Gastroenterology (ACG).
Andrea was one of the founding members of Gastroenterology and Hepatology for Advanced Practice Providers (GHAPP), an association led by Advanced Practice Providers (APPs) and committed to education and professional development of APPs. She remains on the Board of Trustees.