The Thomas D. Boyer Liver Institute conducts research on, teaches about and provides comprehensive care for diagnosis and treatment of medical conditions of the liver.
Care for patients suffering from liver disorders and related diseases is provided by physicians within the Boyer Liver Institute and Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology through the facilities of our primary clinical partners, Banner – University Medical Center Tucson and South campuses, the University of Arizona Cancer Center – North Campus and the Southern Arizona VA Health Care System in Tucson.
Mission
The Thomas D. Boyer Liver Institute’s mission is to raise awareness about all liver diseases and disorders to lead a progressive direction for public health. The institute does this by performing hepatology research and development for treatment of patients with liver diseases.
Goals
The major goals of the Institute are:
- To encourage awareness of all liver diseases and disorders.
- To provide education about viral hepatitis, and other liver diseases and disorders as well as prevention and treatment options.
- To actively continue research for all liver diseases and disorders.
- To inspire an environment of collaboration to reinforce advancement within the hepatology and healthcare community.
- To advocate for those with viral hepatitis and other liver diseases and disorders by providing optimum patient care.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion within the Thomas D. Boyer Liver Institute
The Thomas D. Boyer Liver Institute commits to the following core principles:
- To welcome the culture and differences of all individuals.
- To understand various perspectives and experiences of each person in order to enhance awareness and education within the community.
- To inspire an inclusive environment that develops innovation, creativity and achievement.
- To encourage authentic discourse on the issues of diversity, equity, and inclusion within the health care community.
- To advance diversity, equity and inclusion through development within the Institute.