11/04/2026
American Liver Foundation has proudly named Michael Karin, PhD, from Sanford Burnham Prebys Medical Discovery Institute, as the recipient of its 2026 Distinguished Scientific Achievement Award, recognizing nearly five decades of groundbreaking research.
Dr. Karin’s discoveries have helped deepen our understanding of liver disease and laid important groundwork for future approaches to prevention and treatment.
“We are so honored to recognize Dr. Karin for his trailblazing research discoveries that have helped illuminate the connections between inflammation, metabolism, and liver disease—connections that open potential paths to preventing and treating steatohepatitis and other metabolic conditions,” said Lorraine Stiehl, Chief Executive Officer of American Liver Foundation.
Read the full press release: https://alf.social/DSAA-pr