QUICK FACTS
Date of Birth
1966
Libya (to Palestinian parents from the Gaza Strip)
Place of Birth
Why Featured?
Significant contributions to hepatology research.
BRIEF BIO
Dr. Hashem El-Serag is a distinguished Palestinian-American doctor and researcher, renowned for his groundbreaking work in liver cancer, hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC), and hepatitis C virus research. He has made substantial contributions to medical science, particularly in hepatology
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DATE
Monday, January 26, 2026
MAJOR MILESTONES
Key dates & turning points
1966 - Born in Libya to Palestinian parents.
1992 - Graduated with an M.D. from Al-Arab Medical University, Libya.
2003 - Awarded the American Gastroenterological Association's Young Clinical Investigator Award.
2005 - Received the American Gastroenterological Association's Masters Award in Clinical Research.
2007 - Became the Chief of Gastroenterology and Hepatology at Baylor College of Medicine...See More
CONTRIBUTIONS
What they did, and why it matters
Research on Hepatocellular Carcinoma - Published over 250 scholarly papers, significantly contributing to the understanding of HCC.
Advancements in Hepatitis C Research - Contributed to the knowledge and treatment of hepatitis C virus.
Leadership in Gastroenterology - Served as Chief of Gastroenterology and Hepatology at Baylor College of Medicine.
Publications in Renowned Journals - Authored numerous studies published in top medical journals.
Editorial Roles - Served as Editor-in-Chief of Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology, and Associate Editor of Gastroenterology.
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Last updated
Jan 26, 2026
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