Research Overview
The Hazleton Lab investigates the complex relationships between nutrition, infection, and hepatic disease. Based at Children's Hospital Los Angeles, our work focuses on understanding how dietary factors influence disease pathogenesis and outcomes in pediatric gastroenterology.
We collaborate closely with the Lozupone Lab at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus to leverage cutting-edge microbiome research methods.
Current Research Areas
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Dietary influences on C. difficile infection
Exploring how nutritional interventions and dietary patterns affect susceptibility to and outcomes of Clostridioides difficile infection in children -
Portal hypertension management
Investigating novel approaches to managing portal hypertension in pediatric liver disease -
Microbiome-liver disease interactions
Understanding the gut-liver axis and how the microbiome influences liver disease progression and response to treatment
Collaboration
While the "lab" designation is somewhat aspirational at this stage—currently a solo research effort—we actively collaborate with established research groups including the Frey Lab at Children's Hospital Los Angeles and the Lozupone Lab at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus. We welcome inquiries about potential collaborations and research opportunities.
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