Improving Patient Outcomes
Our focus at the CALD is to improve the outcome of children and adolescents with autoimmune liver disease through:
- Multidisciplinary care
- Education for patients, families and providers
- Understanding the pathophysiology of the disease, including genetic and environmental risk factors
- Novel therapeutic targets discovered through basic and translational research and collaborative trials
Collaboration with Specialists
We have established a close collaboration among clinical specialists across the hospital, including::
- Hepatologists
- Gastroenterologists, with particular expertise in the management of Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)
- Hepatobiliary surgeons
- Diagnostic experts (radiology, immunology, and pathology)
- Advanced-care nurses
- Social workers
- Dietitians
- Patient support staff affiliated with the program
Treatment and Expertise
We assess and treat autoimmune liver disease in children and adolescents – utilizing state of the art investigational protocols with medical and surgical therapy. We offer expertise in:
- Medical management (including immunosuppressant regimens)
- Nutritional support
- Interventional procedures
- Innovative surgical approaches
- Liver transplantation
Contact Us
For more information about the Center for Autoimmune Liver Disease at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital, contact us by phone at 513-517-2051 or via email at CALD@cchmc.org.