Dr. Mohamed Hassan joined the Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition at the University of Minnesota in August of 2004, after completing a fellowship in gastroenterology at Howard University Hospital in Washington D.C. and an advanced fellowship in hepatology and liver transplant medicine at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota. Dr. Hassan’s main areas of interest are viral hepatitis and
liver transplant medicine.

Dr. Hassan, who is a native of Somalia prior to coming to the U.S., was trained in gastroenterology at the University of Rome “La Sapienza.” There, he co-authored several publications on the impact of viral hepatitis in Somalia. He likewise collaborated with researchers from the Karoliniska Institute in Stockholm in determining the prevalence and modes of transmission of hepatitis B virus in different population groups in Somalia. The purpose of these studies was to establish the base for an ambitious prevention project.

In the last ten years, the State of Minnesota has attracted a large number of immigrants
from east Africa, the majority of which are Somalis. These new immigrants, in addition to having a high prevalence of both hepatitis B and C, may encounter difficulties navigating this country’s complex health systems. In part, Dr. Hassan joined the University of Minnesota to establish a research project to focus on viral hepatitis and sequela in the Twin Cities’ east African communities. These communities present a special challenge to the practicing physician, as the hepatitis C genotypes which affect them, their mode of virus acquisition and their attitudes towards treatment, are different from those of the general population. Since Dr. Hassan joined the Department of Medicine, the number of patients from these communities seeking treatment at the Hepatology / Transplant Clinic has increased.

Dr. Hassan’s other primary interest is medical education. He is actively involved in the training of fellows, residents, and medical students and participates in core curriculum lectures and other departmental teaching activities. As a new member of the
Department of Medicine, Dr. Hassan looks forward to establishing clinical and
research initiatives with academic peers, students, and the Twin Cities’ Somali community.

Source: University of Minnesota, Department of Medicine, Annual report (2006)

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