Centre for Liver and Gastrointestinal Research
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.
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
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
News
Some cancer patients can safely continue treatment and receive COVID-19 vaccination, study shows
Published yesterday
Evidence shows pausing BTKi therapy for COVID-19 vaccination does not affect antibody responses to the vaccine
Joint Aspire Awards granted across the College of Medicine and Health
Published 28 March 2025
Several Departments and Schools within the College have been granted funding for upcoming healthcare studies.
Pathways to better treatments for autoimmune liver diseases unveiled
Published 17 March 2025
For the first time, researchers outline new therapeutic avenues for a rare patient group with unmet clinical needs, paving the way for future research.
Birmingham teenager first patient in the UK to receive groundbreaking diabetes treatment
Published 12 February 2025
A young patient identified by the ELSA study as having early stages of Type 1 Diabetes, has received treatment to delay the condition.
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For enquiries about the Centre for Liver and Gastrointestinal Research, please contact:
Interim Director: Professor Shishir Shetty
Tel: +44 (0)121 415 8700