Véronique Loustaud-Ratti


Role: Hepatologist and Gastroenterologist, Internal Medicine Specialist, Professor Emeritus (December 2024)

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Research

As a hepatologist and internist, my research has focused primarily on viral hepatitis, its epidemiological and therapeutic aspects, and its systemic complications. Initially a member of UMR 1094 EpiMaCT, I joined UMR 1092 RESINFIT to conduct research on the pharmacology of antiviral drugs in collaboration with Professor Marquet. I subsequently joined UMR 1248 Pharmacology & Transplantation, where this research continued. My work focused in particular on the adverse effects of antiviral drugs, especially renal impairment, and on the development of predictive models. This approach was later extended to the study of the renal toxicity of immunosuppressive treatments used in transplantation.

My current research focuses on two main areas:

  • Artificial intelligence and prediction of acute or chronic kidney disease in liver transplant recipients, in collaboration with Professor Woillard, as part of a Fédération Hospitalo-Universitaire (FHU) project;
  • Albumin modifications in liver disease, investigated as a potential novel biomarker, in collaboration with Dr El Bakhi, as part of a project funded by an interregional Programme Hospitalier de Recherche Clinique (PHRC) grant (PMID: 42315548).

These projects build on previous research conducted with members of the team, as well as with Dr Carrier, who succeeded me at the University Hospital (CHU).

I am also continuing several research projects initiated previously, particularly in the following areas: amyloidosis, through the study of changes in FibroScan® measurements during treatment, in collaboration with the Reference Centre for Rare Diseases (CRMR) for AL amyloidosis and other monoclonal immunoglobulin deposition diseases; the development of REP 2139, an innovative treatment for hepatitis D; and the epidemiological and therapeutic aspects of hepatitis D in France, as part of the international Deltadescribe project. These various research activities have resulted in several important publications in 2026 (PMIDs: 42702009, 42043213, 41205755, and 41029593).

Teaching

  • DFASM1 Student Tutoring
  • Co-coordination of the University Diploma (DIU) in Liver Disease and Addiction
  • University Diploma (DIU) in Liver Disease and Pregnancy

Other Information

Key Positions and Responsibilities Held Until 2024

  • Clinical Research and Innovation Coordinator at Limoges University Hospital (CHU), Vice-President for Research at the hospital, and subsequently Chair of the CRBSP (Committee for Research Involving Human Participants).
  • Head of the Department of Hepatology and Gastroenterology at Limoges University Hospital.
  • President of the French National Federation of Viral Hepatitis Centres and Networks, with a major contribution to the implementation of point-of-care testing in collaboration with the Directorate General of Health (DGS) and the Directorate General for Healthcare Provision (DGOS), particularly for underserved populations.
  • Coordinator of the Viral Hepatitis Reference Centre.
  • Coordinator of the Rare Disease Competence Centre for Iron Overload Disorders.

Current Activities

  • Member of the Scientific Committee of the SUPORT University Hospital Federation (FHU).
  • Contributing to the development of guidelines for the French Association for the Study of the Liver (AFEF) on hepatitis B and hepatitis D, including a chapter on immunosuppression.
  • Active member of AC45 (ANRS).