Gregory J. Gores

Gregory J. Gores, M.D. is a Professor of Medicine and Professor of Physiology at the Mayo Clinic. His research focuses on liver cell death mechanisms, particularly apoptosis, and cancer cell escape in hepatobiliary diseases.

• Education:
  • MD, University of North Dakota
  • BS in Medicine and Natural Science (Summa Cum Laude), University of North Dakota
  • Residency: Mayo Clinic College of Medicine

Research Interests include cholestatic liver diseases, fatty liver diseases, and malignant transformation in bile duct cancers. He develops disease-relevant models to study cellular processes.

Scientific Awards include:

• Professional Achievement Award (2023)
• Best Doctors in America (2005-2013)
• Distinguished Investigator Award (2008)

His clinical research involves innovative protocols for hepatocellular carcinoma and cholangiocarcinoma. He leads grants on macrophage biology, cell signaling, and epigenetic regulation.