Julia Liu

Dr. Julia Liu serves as Professor of Medicine in the Department of Medicine at Morehouse School of Medicine's School of Medicine, specializing in Gastroenterology with clinical practice at Piedmont Hall - 402. She can be contacted at (404) 756-1389 or jjliu@msm.edu.

Her academic journey includes:

• Doctor of Internal Medicine, University of Toronto
• Master of Epidemiology, Harvard University School of Public Health
• Residency and Internship in Internal Medicine, Mayo Clinic Rochester
• Fellowship in Gastroenterology, Brigham and Women’s Hospital

Dr. Liu's research program centers on gastrointestinal pathophysiology, specifically utilizing confocal endomicroscopy to objectively measure intestinal barrier dysfunction in inflammatory bowel disease and irritable bowel syndrome. Her dual expertise in clinical gastroenterology and epidemiology enables innovative investigation into the 'leaky gut' hypothesis, with implications for diagnostic refinement and therapeutic development in digestive disorders.

As an active clinician-educator, Dr. Liu maintains comprehensive patient care responsibilities while training the next generation of physicians in evidence-based gastroenterology. Her practice integrates advanced endoscopic imaging techniques with personalized treatment approaches for complex digestive conditions.