From research to advocacy: A new fellowship honors Stephen Harrison’s vision in MASH research

25/08/2025 24 min
From research to advocacy: A new fellowship honors Stephen Harrison’s vision in MASH research

Listen "From research to advocacy: A new fellowship honors Stephen Harrison’s vision in MASH research"

Episode Synopsis

The sudden passing of Dr. Stephen Harrison in 2024 marked the loss of a
visionary liver disease researcher and compassionate advocate. His legacy lives on through a new fellowship program that aims to educate and empower patient advocates in MASH. Led by the Fatty Liver Foundation with support from Madrigal Pharmaceuticals as a founding sponsor, the program reflects Dr. Harrison’s belief that centering patients in research can elevate liver disease care for generations to come.

 

: https://www.statnews.com/sponsor/2025/08/25/empowering-patients-to-shape-the-future-of-mash-care/↗


Guests:

Wayne Eskridge — Founder and CEO, Fatty Liver Foundation

Dr. Maru Rinella — Professor of Medicine and Director, Metabolic and Fatty Liver Disease program, University of Chicago

Dr. Becky Taub — Founder and Senior Scientific & Medical Advisor, Madrigal Pharmaceuticals



Moderator:

Jesse McQuarters — Editor, STAT Brand Studio

More episodes of the podcast STAT Brand Studio