The Roger Williams Institute of Liver Studies
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Europe's largest comprehensive academic liver research centre, brought to you in partnership by @f4liverresearch @KingsCollegeLon @KingsCollegeNHS
London (UK)
Joined March 2021
Amazing opportunity to join our research team at the Roger Williams Institute of Liver Studies, @KingsCollegeLon!
🚀 Advance liver science from discovery to translation. @Inst_of_Liver @KingsCollegeLon is recruiting discovery scientists (Lecturer–Professor) to lead world-class research in liver biology, regeneration & metabolism. Apply 👉
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Hear from our experts in today's EASL Studio on rifaximin and hepatic encephalopathy. @DrVishalCPatel will discuss benefits and risks in the era of antimicrobial resistance, moderated by @DebbieShawcros1 @EASLnews Tune in from 18:00 CET 👇
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For World Antimicrobial Awareness Week 2025 (“Act Now: Protect Our Present, Secure Our Future”), this EASL Studio explores the balance between rifaximin’s benefits in hepatic encephalopathy and the...
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A major step forward in MASH. New ESSENCE trial data co-led by @phil_newsome7 at @Inst_of_Liver and Dr Arun Sanyal at @VCUHealth show Semaglutide delivers major improvements in inflammation and scarring, even at modest levels of weight loss. https://t.co/jsDxfugmis
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For many people with metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis (MASH), losing weight can help slow or even reverse liver damage. But new research suggests that weight loss isn’t the whole...
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Liver disease is now one of the biggest and fastest-rising causes of premature death in men. Today, @_Government_UK's new Men’s Health Strategy finally acknowledges that reality. A welcome step – now it’s time for sustained action, investment and innovation.
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The government has today published England’s first ever Men’s Health Strategy – a wide-ranging plan aimed at improving physical and mental health outcomes for men and boys and reducing long-standin...
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Fatigue. Confusion. Mood changes. Liver disease affects far more than the liver itself. New research co-led by @AHadjihambi at the Roger Williams Institute of Liver Studies explores how the liver and brain communicate – and why that link matters for patients. 👇
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For decades, scientists have known that liver disease doesn’t stop at the liver. Many patients experience fatigue, confusion, sleep problems or mood changes – symptoms that can’t be explained by...
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As the global liver community gathers in Washington for #AASLD2025, our Director @phil_newsome7 will be speaking on New Horizons in MASH Management – exploring how emerging therapies are reshaping clinical practice. If you're attending, the session is on Sunday from 12:30pm.
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A big day for liver health in @UKParliament. Today’s debate on obesity and fatty liver disease (MASLD) is a step in our fight for better prevention, diagnosis and treatment. We're proud to have worked with @LiverTrust to ensure liver health remains high on the national agenda.
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Congratulations to our very own Dr Antonio Riva, new national Science Lead for the British Association for the Study of the Liver!
🎉 Thrilled to share that I’ve been appointed as the new national Science Lead for the British Association for the Study of the #Liver (#BASL) 🎉 #LiverScience #LiverSciences #LiverHealth #LiverDisease #LiverResearch #LiverTwitter #LiverX
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This year, the @NobelPrize in Physiology or Medicine was awarded for discoveries in immune regulation – with real implications for liver health and transplant science. Dive into how these insights are helping shape research at our home, @Inst_of_Liver
https://t.co/TRd6IRoK01
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The 2025 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine has been awarded to Mary E. Brunkow, Fred Ramsdell, and Shimon Sakaguchi for their groundbreaking discoveries in peripheral immune tolerance – a...
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Exciting news from @kingsmedicine & @f4liverresearch. Dr @tom_marjot has been appointed to the new King’s College Roger Williams Fellowship in Hepatology at the Roger Williams Institute of Liver Studies. Joining from the University of Oxford in April 2026, Tom’s research will
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Dr Thomas Marjot DPhil, MRCP will hold the King’s College Roger Williams Fellowship in Hepatology and an Honorary Consultant Hepatologist position. He will take up the post in April 2026, joining the...
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Fantastic session, well worth a listen!
Did you catch Professor Debbie Shawcross on the radio this morning? Debbie joined Nicky Campbell on @bbc5live to discuss alcoholism – prompted by singer Lulu’s admission she'd been a “functioning alcoholic”. 👉 Listen back to Debbie from 1:39:51:
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🗓️ #organdonationweek has arrived – a time to highlight the urgent need for more people to confirm their decision on the @NHSOrganDonor Register. Confirming your decision takes just two minutes. And it could save up to nine lives. #OrganDonation #ODW25 #OrganDonationWeek
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Is sharing a bottle of wine every evening really harmless? 🍷There are adverse effects on the brain, liver, heart and even ageing – Cutting back, even a little, can make a real difference. @EASLnews @Inst_of_Liver @EASLedu
@rabataller
https://t.co/C3guXFExvw
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Experts reveal how a daily drinking habit can affect your body and what you can do to limit the risks
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Behind every new discovery is a scientist with a story. In this feature, meet Luca – and see how your support is fuelling his passion. 🔥 https://t.co/8nw1h38aHo
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Dr Luca Urbani, PhD Principal Investigator, Liver Regeneration and Tissue Engineering Group
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It is wonderful to be part of the Faculty at #COLDA2025 in Ghana 🇬🇭 and to be working together with @Solda_Society and the incredible Wendy and Manal who are trailblazers in the field. It is great to set up so many collaborations between @Inst_of_Liver and #Kumasi @EASLnews
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Last week, clinical teams from across the UK recruiting to the PROMISE trial came together at King's to share insights and learnings. They were joined by patient representatives who shared their stories and experiences of being part of the trial. Speaking of the day, Chief
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