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Miriam Vos, MD, MSPH
Miriam Vos, MD, MSPH
Co-Director, Center for Clinical and Translational Research (CCTR)
Professor of Pediatrics
Division of GI, Hepatology and Nutrition &
Nutrition Health Sciences, Graduate Division
Emory University School of Medicine
The Mason Transplant and Wellness Program Director
Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta
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PHONE: 404-785-1832
Research
Areas of Research Interest:
- Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease
- Childhood obesity
- Fructose
- Added Sugars
- Nutrition
- Pediatric Liver Diseases
Primary research interest and efforts:
Dr. Vos studies potential mechanisms and therapies for pediatric nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD). Specifically, she is studying the role of fructose and added sugars in nonalcoholic fatty liver disease and the associated increased risk of cardiovascular disease through epidemiologic studies of national nutrition databases and through meal challenge feeding studies in children.