Andres Duarte

Andres Duarte is a Professor of Medicine (Gastroenterology and Hepatology) and Surgery (Organ Transplantation) at Northwestern University's Feinberg School of Medicine. He is affiliated with the Comprehensive Transplant Center and the Northwestern University Clinical and Translational Sciences Institute (NUCATS). His research focuses on frailty in chronic liver disease, transplant outcomes, and improving quality of life post-liver transplantation. Duarte holds editorial roles in journals like Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology and Liver Transplantation, and has received awards such as the 2024 Excellence in Teaching Award.

Education:

• MD: Tecnologico de Monterrey (2001)
• PhD: National Autonomous University of Mexico (2014)
• Fellowships: Mayo Clinic (Transplant Hepatology), University of Toronto (Clinical Hepatology)

Research Interests: Dr. Duarte investigates frailty’s impact on clinical outcomes in cirrhotic patients, transplant outcomes optimization, and the role of physical activity in improving liver disease management. His work bridges clinical hepatology with translational research, emphasizing patient-centered care.

Professional Leadership:

• Member, OPTN/UNOS Policy Committee
• Editorial Board Member, Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology
• Secretary, Clinical Practice SIG (American Society of Transplantation)

Labs/Teams: Active in the Northwestern University Transplant Outcomes Research Collaborative (NUTORC), focusing on multidisciplinary transplant research.