John R Lake

John R Lake is a Professor in the Gastroenterology, Hepatology, Nutrition Division at the University of Minnesota Medical School. He serves as Principal Investigator for multiple significant research projects related to liver transplantation and hepatology, including the Scientific Registry of Transplant Recipients funded by the US Department of Health & Human Services. His work contributes to Sustainable Development Goals related to health and well-being.

Dr. Lake's research focuses on liver transplantation outcomes, cholestatic liver diseases, and transplant registry data analysis. His expertise encompasses Primary Biliary Cholangitis, Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis, Hepatitis B and C management in transplant recipients, and cholestatic pruritus treatment. His work has established him as a leading contributor to the liver transplantation field, with particular emphasis on data-driven approaches to improve transplant outcomes.

His recent publications demonstrate a strong focus on systematic analysis of transplant outcomes, registry data reporting, and clinical trials for cholestatic liver disease treatments. The research shows consistent contributions to major transplant journals with emphasis on evidence-based approaches to improve patient outcomes in liver transplantation and management of complex hepatobiliary conditions.

As Principal Investigator, Dr. Lake leads multiple significant research projects including the Scientific Registry of Transplant Recipients (2020-2025), a patient-centered metric for transplant center report cards (2022-2024), and clinical trials for cholestatic pruritus treatments. His collaborative work extends across multiple institutions and involves substantial NIH and pharmaceutical industry funding.