Ani Kardashian

Dr. Ani Kardashian is a Clinical Assistant Professor of Medicine in the Division of Gastroenterology and Liver Diseases at the Keck School of Medicine, University of Southern California. She specializes in transplant hepatology, focusing on fatty liver disease, cirrhosis, and liver transplantation. Her research emphasizes social determinants of chronic liver diseases, viral hepatitis, and HIV-related liver pathology. Dr. Kardashian holds board certifications in internal medicine, gastroenterology, and transplant hepatology, and is affiliated with multiple professional organizations including the American College of Gastroenterology.

Education:

• MD from University of California, San Francisco (UCSF)
• Internal Medicine residency at UCSF
• Gastroenterology fellowship at University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA)
• Transplant Hepatology fellowship at UCSF

Research interests span social factors influencing liver disease progression, disparities in liver disease outcomes, and the intersection of HIV and hepatic disorders. Her work has led to over 50 peer-reviewed publications, with recent focus on food insecurity, microbial translocation in HIV-positive patients, and pharmacoequity strategies. Notable awards include the KL2 Mentored Career Development Program (2022-2025) and multiple Young Investigator awards recognizing her contributions to liver research.

Awards:

• KL2 Career Development Grant (2022-2025)
• International Liver Congress Young Investigator Bursary (2021)
• Clinical Fellow of the Year (UCSF, 2020)
• American Society of Transplantation Outstanding Abstract Award (2020)

Her advocacy includes addressing workplace policies for hepatology professionals and improving reproductive care for liver disease patients. Current initiatives emphasize translating social determinants research into clinical practice to reduce health disparities.