Liver / Hepatology

Summary

We support and deliver research in the following areas:

  • acute and chronic liver disease
  • liver fibrosis and cirrhosis
  • screening and treating viral hepatitis
  • genetic studies including pharmacogenetics
  • liver transplants

We oversee a wide range of studies. These include:

  • single-centre, multi-centre, early stage, observational studies
  • randomised controlled trials of medical, surgical interventions and medical technology

National Specialty Lead

Dr Lynsey Corless is the Clinical Research Network (CRN) National Specialty Lead for hepatology.

Funding opportunities / funding calls

See the latest funding opportunities for hepatology research

NIHR Clinical Research Training Programme

If you’re an NHS doctor working in gastroenterology, you can apply for hands-on clinical research training through the NIHR Clinical Research Training Programme

Associate Principal Investigator (PI) Scheme

If you’re a healthcare professional, you could be eligible for our Associate PI Scheme

Help with research

Through the Clinical Research Network (CRN), you can get help with:

  • planning and delivering your research to achieve the greatest impact
  • recruiting patients for your study
  • costs for your study, if you are eligible. This could include money for extra staff, facilities or equipment

Find out more about the Services to support study delivery