Centre for Liver and Gastrointestinal Research

Carrying out vital fundamental research into human liver disease.

Delivering basic science research into human liver disease, including immune regulation, hepatitis virology, liver cancer, tissue injury and transplantation. Our research is translated into early phase clinical trials and pharmaceutical trials of new treatments for liver disease.

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    Liver Transplants: The Ins and Outs

    Enter the forefront of liver transplant research and innovation with our online course. You will delve into the fascinating field of liver transplantation exploring the history and recent technological advancements in liver transplantation, including the increasing global need for transplants and the science behind the operation and anti-rejection drugs.

    Free online course
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    NIHR BRC - Inflammatory Liver Disease

    Our NIHR Birmingham Biomedical Research Centre (BRC) is transforming outcomes for patients with inflammatory liver disease through early diagnosis and developing new therapies. Find out more about our pioneering research by visiting the NIHR BRC website.

    NIHR BRC

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    Contact us

    For enquiries about the Centre for Liver and Gastrointestinal Research, please contact:

    Interim Director: Professor Shishir Shetty

    Tel: +44 (0)121 415 8700

    E-mail: liverresearch@contacts.bham.ac.uk