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Frank Anania, MD, Gastroenterology, Atlanta, GA

FrankAAnaniaMDFACP, AGAF

Gastroenterology Atlanta, GA

Hepatology & Liver Transplantation

Associate Professor, Medicine, Emory University School of Medicine

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  • Office

    1365 Clifton Rd Ne Ste B1266
    The Emory Clinic - Gastroenterology
    Atlanta, GA 30322
    Phone+1 404-778-3184

Education & Training

  • Johns Hopkins University
    Johns Hopkins UniversityFellowship, Gastroenterology, 1991 - 1994
  • University of Pennsylvania Health System
    University of Pennsylvania Health SystemResidency, Internal Medicine, 1988 - 1991
  • University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine
    University of Pittsburgh School of MedicineClass of 1988
  • University of Pittsburgh
    University of PittsburghB.S., Biochemistry/Biophysics, 1984

Certifications & Licensure

  • MD State Medical License
    MD State Medical License 1991 - 2026
  • GA State Medical License
    GA State Medical License 2002 - 2025
  • PA State Medical License
    PA State Medical License 1990 - 2024
  • American Board of Internal Medicine Gastroenterology
  • American Board of Internal Medicine Transplant Hepatology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Nomination for SOM representative to President’s Advisory Council at Emory University 2014
  • Nomination for Emory University Faculty Senate Candidate 2014
  • Nomination for Councilor-at-Large for the AASLD 2014
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Adipocytokines and Liver Fibrosis  
    Saxena NK, and Anania FA, Trends in Endocrinology and Metabolism, 1/1/2015
  • Fructose induces non-alcoholic steatofibrosis and exacerbates metabolic syndrome in mice fed a western diet  
    Mells JE, Smith T, Fu P, Anania FA, J of Nutritional Biochem, 1/1/2015
  • Liver fibrosis occurs through dysregulation of MyD88-dependent innate B cell activity  
    Thapa M, Chinnadurai R, Velazque V, Tedesco D, Elrod E, Han JH, Ibegbu C, Anani FA, Pulendran B, Suthar M and Grakou A, Hepatology, 1/1/2015
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Books/Book Chapters

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Abstracts/Posters

  • Glial cell lin-derived neurotorphic factor (GDNF) induces liver defatting: a novel strategy to enable transplantation of steatotic liver.
    Sahar V, Kailar R, Rahman K, Mwangi SM. Anania FA, Srinivasan S, Gastroenterology; DDW, 1/1/2015
  • Intestinal epithelial barrier integrity regulates non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) progression.
    Rahman K, Thorn NE, Iyer SS, Kumar P, Smith T, Nusrat A, Parkos CA, Anania FA, Keystone Symposium, British Columbia, Canada, 1/1/2015
  • Compromised intestinal epithelial barrier function is a major contributor in the progression of diet-induced non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) to steatohepatit...
    Rahman K, Thorn N, Kumar P, Nusrat A, Parkos CA, Anania FA, AASLD Meeting, Boston, MA, 1/1/2014
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Lectures

  • Nutrition and Health-Fatty Liver and Obesity 
    1/1/2015
  • Fatty Liver and Insulin Resistance 
    1/1/2015
  • Intestinal JAMS and fatty liver disease. 
    Emory University School of Medicine - 1/1/2015
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Other

  • The Service Portfolio-what to include when facing promotion. Teaching Aid 
    Anania FA, Department of Psychiatry, EUSOM
    1/1/2012
  • 2nd Year Pathophysiology Lecture Handout 
    Anania FA
    Johns Hopkins University - 1/1/1998

Grant Support

  • The Role Of Leptin In Liver FibrogenesisNational Institute Of Diabetes And Digestive And Kidney Diseases2012
  • The Role Of Leptin In Liver FibrogenesisNational Institute Of Diabetes And Digestive And Kidney Diseases2003–2011
  • Potential Mechanisms Of Glucagon-Like Peptide-1 In Fatty Liver DiseaseNational Institute Of Diabetes And Digestive And Kidney Diseases2007–2010
  • Liver Peroxidation Products And Liver FibrosisNational Institute On Alcohol Abuse And Alcoholism2003
  • The Role Of Leptin In Liver FibrogenesisNational Institute Of Diabetes And Digestive And Kidney Diseases2003
  • Liver Peroxidation Products And Liver FibrosisNational Institute On Alcohol Abuse And Alcoholism2001–2003
  • Acetaldehyde And Collagen Synthesis In Liver FibrosisNational Institute Of Diabetes And Digestive And Kidney Diseases1995–1998
  • Acetaldehyde And Collagen Production By Liver LipocytesNational Institute Of Diabetes And Digestive And Kidney Diseases1993–1994

Professional Memberships