About The Llorente Lab
The Llorente lab has developed a research program focused on understanding the mechanisms that maintain intestinal homeostasis, with particular emphasis on the complex interactions between the intestinal microbiota and the mucosal immune system, and how these interactions contribute to the pathogenesis of liver disease. Their research is highly translational, with the ultimate goal of developing new therapeutic strategies for liver diseases.
Dr. Cristina Llorente
"In our lab at the University of California, San Diego we explore the intricate dance of intestinal immune system, microbiota, and intestinal epithelium—a symphony orchestrating intestinal homeostasis and influencing liver disease onset. Through advanced microbiomics, single-cell RNA sequencing, and organoid cultures, we unravel the molecular blueprints of alcohol-associated liver disease and metabolic dysfunction-related liver diseases. Our mission is clear: to pioneer transformative therapies for these conditions, bridging bench to bedside with each discovery."
Contact Us
Cristina Llorente, PhD
Assistant Professor
University of California San Diego
Department of Medicine
Division of Gastroenterology
Israni Biomedical Research Facility
Office 4A31
9500 Gilman Drive, Mail Code 0063
La Jolla, CA 92093-0063
Phone: 858-366-3173