For the new Midlands Liver Research Alliance, listening comes first

Levelling-up our understanding of liver damage is the aim of the new Midlands Liver Research Alliance, which includes dedicated teams from the National Institute of Health Research (NIHR) Leicester BRC, based here at UHL.    

The Alliance between the NIHR Leicester, Nottingham and Birmingham Biomedical Research Centres has been set up to work with the public and healthcare professionals, to identify research priorities around liver disease.    

The Alliance is now reaching out to people who may be affected by liver disease, inviting them to shape their future work.    

Kerry Hulley, Midlands Liver Research Alliance Operational and Engagement Lead, said: “We want to hear from people about their experiences of living with liver conditions such as non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), and understand the issues and symptoms which most affect them.      

“Only through hearing about peoples’ experiences can we determine research priorities, develop and test new screening, diagnostics and treatments, and create resources appropriate for the people most affected." 

If you know of anyone who may be able to contribute, please email MidlandsLiverResearchAlliance@uhl-tr.nhs.uk.