Chronic liver disease is a major cause of poor quality of life and is a contributor to excess death, making it a significant concern for both patients and the NHS.

In our liver disease theme, we explore the contribution that the ageing process makes to the biology of liver disease. To do this, we harness the expertise of Newcastle’s world-class ageing biology research.

The Theme studies the following conditions:

Metabolic Dysfunction Associated Steatotic Liver Disease (MASLD)
One of the most common forms of chronic liver disease

Hepatocellular Carcinoma (HCC)
The most common type of primary liver cancer

Primary Biliary Cholangitis (PBC)
A chronic disease in which the small bile ducts in the liver become injured and inflamed and are eventually destroyed

Auto immune hepatitis (AIH)
When the immune system attacks the liver cells

 

We are researching the mechanisms behind these conditions in order to find treatments that can improve the quality life and survival of those affected.

Theme Leadership and Contacts