Congratulations to EAS grant recipients 2024!
Giada di Nunzio
Karolinska Institute, Stockholm, Sweden
Project: Kupffer cells: the critical link between cardiovascular and liver diseases
“I would like to thank the EAS for entrusting me with this grant, which I am truly honored to receive. I am thrilled to embark on this project and look forward to generating impactful and exciting data”
Peter Saliba Gustafsson
Karolinska Institute, Stockholm, Sweden
Project: Exploring the role of hepatic stellate cells in metabolic dysfunction-associated fatty liver disease: from GWAS to therapy
“I am deeply honoured and grateful to the European Atherosclerosis Society for awarding me a competitive grant to further my research on MASLD-associated genes and their influence on MASLD initiation and progression in hepatic stellate cells. This generous support will enable me to delve deeper into the molecular mechanisms underlying this critical area of liver disease research. The Society’s recognition of the importance of this work is truly appreciated, and I am committed to leveraging this opportunity to advance our understanding of MASLD pathogenesis. This grant will undoubtedly accelerate our efforts to unravel the complex interplay between genetic factors and hepatic stellate cell function in MASLD, potentially paving the way for novel therapeutic strategies. Thank you for investing in this research and contributing to the advancement of knowledge in the field of metabolic liver disease.”
Cristy Verzijl
UMC Groningen, Netherlands
Project: Decoding sex-dependent cholesterol handling and export by lysosomes in the liver
“I am truly honored and excited to receive the EAS competitive grant and the incredible opportunities it brings. This support allows me to deepen our understanding of sex-dependent effects on cholesterol homeostasis at a cellular level”