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Biography
Professor Golo Ahlenstiel, MD/PhD, FRACP, is a clinician-scientist and hepatologist known for his expertise in liver immunology and chronic liver disease. Originally trained at the University of Bonn in Germany, he completed a prestigious Liver Fellowship at the U.S. National Institutes of Health before relocating to Australia in 2009.
He is Chair of Medicine at the Blacktown Clinical School of Western Sydney University and Head of Gastroenterology & Hepatology at Blacktown-Mount Druitt Hospital. He also leads the Liver Immunology Group at the Storr Liver Centre, Westmead Institute for Medical Research.
Professor Ahlenstiel’s research focuses on innate immunity, viral hepatitis, metabolic liver disease, and the immunology of liver cancer. His clinical practice spans the full spectrum of gastroenterology and hepatology, with a strong commitment to compassionate, patient-centred care.
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Qualifications
Doctor of Medicine
External positions
Head of Department Gastroenterology, Blacktown Mount Druitt Hospital
1 Sept 2022 → …
Network Director Specialty Medicine, Western Sydney Local Health District
1 Apr 2020 → …
Clinical Academic, Blacktown Mount Druitt Hospital
1 Jul 2017 → …
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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Affinity maturation endows potent activity onto class 6 SARS-CoV-2 broadly neutralizing antibodies
Mazigi, O., Langley, D. B., Henry, J. Y., Burnett, D. L., Sobti, M., Walker, G. J., Rouet, R., Balachandran, H., Lenthall, H., Jackson, J., Ubiparipovic, S., Schofield, P., Brown, S. H. J., Schulz, S. R., Hoffmann, M., Pöhlmann, S., Post, J., Martinello, M., Ahlenstiel, G. & Kelleher, A. & 7 others, , 7 Jan 2025, In: Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America. 122, 1, e2417544121.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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A pilot randomised trial of group versus individual education for obese adults with type 2 insulin dependent diabetes
MacDonald, A., Zhen, X. M., Ahlenstiel, G., Phu, A. & Wynne, R., 2025, In: Contemporary Nurse. 61, 6, p. 527-546 20 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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A randomized multicenter trial of a chronic disease management intervention for decompensated cirrhosis: the Australian Liver Failure (ALFIE) trial
Wigg, A. J., Narayana, S., Woodman, R. J., Adams, L. A., Wundke, R., Chinnaratha, M. A., Chen, B., Jeffrey, G., Plummer, J. L., Sheehan, V., Tse, E., Morgan, J., Huynh, D., Milner, M., Stewart, J., Ahlensteil, G., Baig, A., Kaambwa, B., Muller, K. & Ramachandran, J., 1 Jan 2025, In: Hepatology (Baltimore, Md.). 81, 1, p. 136-151 16 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Associations between uraemic toxins and gut microbiota in adults initiating peritoneal dialysis
James, P., Stanford, J., Dixit, O. V. A., Nicdao, M. A., McWhinney, B., Sud, K., Ryan, M., Read, S., Ahlenstiel, G., Lambert, K., O’Brien, C. & Chau, K., Jul 2025, In: Toxins. 17, 7, 19 p., 334.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Can artificial intelligence and machine learning transform prediction and treatment of post-transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt (TIPS) overt hepatic encephalopathy?
Kalo, E., Read, S., George, J., Majumdar, A. & Ahlenstiel, G., 2025, In: Gastro Hep Advances. 4, 2, 4 p., 100560.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Open AccessFile1 Citation (Scopus)27 Downloads (Pure)
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Stream 2 - New insights into disease mechanisms
Bilaver, E. G. (PI), Roberts, T. (Investigator), Ahlenstiel, G. (Investigator), Ho, V. (Investigator), Read, S. (Investigator), Jensen, S. (Investigator), Buskila, Y. (Investigator), Raju, R. (Investigator) & Muench, G. (Investigator)
1/10/21 → 31/12/26
Project: Research
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Understanding immune dysregulation in obesity and fatty liver disease
Ahlenstiel, G. (PI) & Read, S. (Investigator)
Western Sydney Local Health District
1/07/19 → 30/06/29
Project: Research
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Risk factors of liver and gastrointestinal adverse events in patients treated with Ipilimumab + Nivolumab
Ahlenstiel, G. (PI), Read, S. (Investigator), Shek, D. (Investigator) & Le, T. (Scholarship Recipient)
Bristol-Myers Squibb Australia Pty Ltd.
7/01/22 → 28/02/25
Project: Research
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Obesity and Liver Research Support
Ahlenstiel, G. (PI) & CHEN, C. (Scholarship Recipient)
16/03/20 → 30/12/25
Project: Research
Datasets
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A novel, nurse-led ‘one stop’ clinic for patients with liver cirrhosis results in fewer liver-related unplanned readmissions and improved survival
Kalo, E., Baig, A., Gregg, E., George, J., Read, S., Ma, W.-S. & Ahlenstiel, G., figshare, 2023
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.c.6883603, https://springernature.figshare.com/collections/A_novel_nurse-led_one_stop_clinic_for_patients_with_liver_cirrhosis_results_in_fewer_liver-related_unplanned_readmissions_and_improved_survival/6883603
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Childhood trauma, posttraumatic stress disorder symptoms, early maladaptive schemas, and schema modes: a comparison of individuals with obesity and normal weight controls
Spirou, D., Raman, J., Bishay, R. H., Ahlenstiel, G. & Smith, E., figshare, 2022
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.c.6125674, https://springernature.figshare.com/collections/Childhood_trauma_posttraumatic_stress_disorder_symptoms_early_maladaptive_schemas_and_schema_modes_a_comparison_of_individuals_with_obesity_and_normal_weight_controls/6125674
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The Westmead Institute for Medical Research (Event)
Ahlenstiel, G. (Member)
14 Jan 2018 → …Activity: Membership › Institute
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Obesity Research Program, Blacktown Hospital (Event)
Ahlenstiel, G. (Chair)
1 Jan 2018 → …Activity: Membership › Committee
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SPHERE Triple I Strategic Advisory Committee (Event)
Ahlenstiel, G. (Member)
1 Jan 2018 → 1 Jan 2019Activity: Membership › Committee
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WSLHD Quality and Safety Council (Event)
Ahlenstiel, G. (Member)
1 Apr 2017 → …Activity: Membership › Council
Press/Media
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Australian Researchers Investigate Zinc as Potential Ally Against Liver Disease
5/06/17
1 item of Media coverage
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Health workers in Western Sydney are set for the recognition they deserve at the Quality Awards
1/01/00
1 item of Media coverage
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