Laura M Kulik

Laura M Kulik serves as Professor across multiple departments at Northwestern University's Feinberg School of Medicine, holding appointments in Medicine (Gastroenterology and Hepatology), Radiology, and Surgery (Organ Transplantation). She maintains clinical practice at Northwestern Memorial Hospital's Arkes Family Pavilion and is integral to the Comprehensive Transplant Center.

Her educational background includes:

• MD from University of Illinois, Chicago (1996)
• Residency at Univ. of Illinois Hospital (1999)
• Fellowship at Univ. of Illinois Hospital (2003)
• Board Certification in Gastroenterology (American Board of Internal Medicine)
• Board Certification in Transplant Hepatology (AASLD)

Dr. Kulik's research focuses on hepatocellular carcinoma diagnostics, liver transplantation outcomes, and healthcare economics in chronic liver disease. Her recent work examines imaging-based diagnosis systems, cost comparisons of cirrhosis with other chronic diseases, immunotherapy combinations, and age-related clinical outcomes in liver cancer patients. This reflects her dual expertise in clinical hepatology and health services research.

Her scientific recognition includes:

• Master clinician award from Northwestern (2023)
• Chicago Magazine's Top Doctor (2023)
• Multiple teaching awards including Northwestern GI fellows' Teacher of the Year (2019)
• Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society membership (1995)

Dr. Kulik actively contributes to professional development through leadership roles including Co-chair of ILCA-ILTS (2023-present), Chair of Young ILCA (2021-2023), and service on AASLD committees. She consults for pharmaceutical companies including Genentech, AstraZeneca, and Eisai while maintaining rigorous academic standards per Northwestern's disclosure policies. Her laboratory work centers on translational hepatology research with emphasis on improving diagnostic criteria and treatment protocols for liver cancer patients.