Consultant Transplant Hepatologist
I am a Consultant Transplant Hepatologist based at the Regional Liver and Transplant Unit, Freeman Hospital, Newcastle and an Honorary Clinical Senior Lecturer at the Translational and Clinical Research Institute, Newcastle University.
My specialist clinical and research interests are alcohol-related liver disease, genetic haemochromatosis, cirrhosis and liver transplantation. I have a strong active research program, with a current focus on improving outcomes in alcohol-related liver disease and liver transplantation.
I am the National Institute for Health and Research (NIHR) Hepatology Speciality Lead for the North East and North Cumbria Clinical Research Network (CRN). I deliver commercial and non-commercial NIHR portfolio studies alongside regional leadership for one of the most successful UK liver research groups.
I am a recognised expert in alcohol-related liver disease and liver transplantation. I am the British Society of Gastroenterology National Lead for Alcohol with national roles advocating for improved service provision for alcohol-related physical harm. I am the Deputy Chair of the Liver Advisory Group, which advises NHS Blood and Transplant to help promote liver transplantation and ensure equity of access and best outcomes for transplant recipients.