Anil Dhawan

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Anil Dhawan is a distinguished pediatric hepatologist whose research has significantly advanced the understanding of liver disease in children, particularly in the context of global health challenges. His key research areas include pediatric liver transplantation, metabolic liver diseases, and the impact of comorbidities on infectious diseases. Dhawan’s major contributions include pioneering work on the management of acute liver failure in children and elucidating the role of ethnicity and pre-existing conditions in pediatric COVID-19 outcomes. His highly cited study, "Ethnicity and COVID-19 in children with comorbidities" (2020, 51 citations), highlighted critical disparities in disease severity, informing public health strategies during the pandemic. With a career spanning decades, Dhawan has authored over 300 peer-reviewed papers, earning thousands of citations and shaping clinical guidelines worldwide. He is also recognized for his leadership in establishing pediatric liver transplant programs and mentoring the next generation of hepatologists. Dhawan’s work bridges clinical care and translational research, making him a pivotal figure in pediatric medicine.