Dr. Shadab Siddiqi, University of Central Florida (IMAGE)

University of Central Florida

Dr. Shadab Siddiqi, University of Central Florida

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Dr. Shadab Siddiqi has identified for the first time a tiny liver protein that when disrupted can lead to the nation's top killer -- cardiovascular disease -- as well as fatty liver disease, a precursor to cancer.

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UCF: Suhtling Wong-Vienneau

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