Jennifer W Haglund

Jennifer W Haglund is an Assistant Professor in the Medicine - Gastroenterology, Hepatology, Nutrition Division at the University of Minnesota. Her research focuses on liver diseases, particularly hepatocellular carcinoma, liver fibrosis, and cirrhosis.

Dr. Haglund's research interests include:

• Hepatology and liver disease
• Hepatocellular carcinoma
• Liver fibrosis and advanced fibrosis
• Cirrhosis
• Risk factors for liver disease progression

Her scholarly work demonstrates a strong focus on the intersection of liver disease with other medical conditions. Recent publications examine the impact of liver fibrosis on heart failure patients undergoing surgical therapies, screening protocols for hepatocellular carcinoma in high-risk populations, and risk factors for liver cancer development in nonalcoholic fatty liver disease. Her research employs various methodologies including multicenter case-control studies.

Dr. Haglund has published 4 research outputs between 2017 and 2025, with significant contributions to understanding liver disease complications and cancer risk factors.

Her notable publications include:

• Risk factors for hepatocellular carcinoma in cirrhosis due to nonalcoholic fatty liver disease: A multicenter, case-control study (2017), which has garnered 15 Scopus citations
• Impact of Biopsy Proven Liver Fibrosis on Patients Undergoing Evaluation and Treatment for Advanced Heart Failure Surgical Therapies (2023)
• Screening for hepatocellular carcinoma in increased risk adults: A systemic review (2023)
• Primary Jejunal Melanoma Presenting With Intussusception in a Patient With Chronic Iron Deficiency Anemia (2025)