Schematic overview of the development and mechanobiological characterization of a perfusable 3D bioengineered human liver sinusoid model for studying Fontan-associated liver disease
June 15, 2026

CiCHD researchers develop groundbreaking human-based model for Fontan-associated liver disease

Researchers at the Center for Innovation in Congenital Heart Disease (CiCHD) at UTHealth Houston have developed a first-of-its-kind, human-based model designed to advance understanding and treatment of Fontan-associated liver disease (FALD), a serious and increasingly recognized complication affecting survivors of…