The Foundation for Liver Research

19/05/2026

Earlier this year, our researchers helped uncover evidence that mouth bacteria may actively worsen liver scarring in cirrhosis.

Now, a major new review suggests those findings may be part of something much bigger...

Earlier this year, researchers at the Roger Williams Institute of Liver Studies helped uncover evidence that bacteria from the mouth may actively worsen gut barrier function and liver scarring...

15/04/2026

Liver disease is no longer a niche issue. It sits at the centre of global health, intersecting with obesity, diabetes, cancer and even dementia.

And yet, it is still too often overlooked.

As World Liver Day approaches, the international liver community is united around a clear message: we have the knowledge, the tools, and the momentum to change its trajectory.

https://www.liver-research.org.uk/news/34/world_liver_day_2026_a_defining_moment_for_liver_health

King's College London
King's College Hospital NHS
EASL - The Home of Hepatology
British Liver Trust

Every year, liver disease claims around 2 million lives worldwide. More than 1.5 billion people are living with chronic liver conditions, often without knowing it. And yet, despite its scale,...

10/03/2026

Could restoring balance in the gut help people with advanced chronic liver disease (ACLD)? A new study suggests probiotics might play a role – opening the door to future clinical trials.

Find out more:

In advanced chronic liver disease (ACLD), the damage isn’t confined to the liver itself. Deep in the gut, a quiet breakdown is often underway. As disease progresses, the balance of bacteria in the...

19/02/2026

Louise Wallace was 34 when what she thought was a stomach bug turned out to be an aggressive liver cancer.

Five years on, she’s cancer free and using her voice to push for greater awareness.

Louise Wallace is calling for greater awareness of cholangiocarcinoma, which has symptoms that can easily be dismissed as minor ailments.

11/02/2026

At 27, Robyn had no idea her liver was failing. Today, she’s alive thanks to a transplant – and the research that keeps saving lives.

At 27, Robyn was busy living her life. She loved cycling. She loved swimming. She was studying for her master’s degree and planning her future. And she’d never drunk alcohol. In March 2021, she...

29/01/2026

A huge thank you to Tavistock College who turned green for a very special reason last month, raising over £1,000 for life-saving liver research. 💚

Read how the school came together to honour a much-loved teacher 👇

The staff and students of Tavistock College in Devon found a joyful and fitting way to remember a much-loved colleague in December, raising more than £1,000 for life-saving liver research in the...

26/01/2026

When someone with advanced chronic liver disease develops an infection, every hour matters.

Made possible by supporters, our latest work gives us a real chance to save lives in one of the most vulnerable patient groups.

King's College London
King's College Hospital NHS
Medicines & Healthcare products Regulatory Agency
EASL - The Home of Hepatology
Nature
King's College Hospital Charity
British Liver Trust

People living with advanced chronic liver disease (ACLD) face a constant and often invisible threat: serious infection. For patients with ACLD, including cirrhosis, infections are one of the...

23/01/2026

Whether it’s a walk, a run, a skydive or a bake sale 🍰 – every fundraising challenge helps us put liver disease under the microscope.

Email [email protected] to join others and make 2026 a year to remember. ❤️

19/01/2026

New research co-led by Dr Vish Patel and published in Nature shows that in advanced chronic liver disease, oral bacteria can migrate to the gut, weaken the gut barrier and worsen liver scarring.

By also identifying a microbial gene strongly linked to disease severity, the study opens the door to new ways to slow progression and even prevent further complications, including organ failure.

A powerful reminder that the mouth, gut and liver are closely connected.

TU München
The Quadram Institute
SciLifeLab (Science for Life Laboratory)
KTH Royal Institute of Technology
National Institute for Health and Care Research
British Liver Trust
EASL - The Home of Hepatology
AASLD
Cleveland Clinic

When we think about liver disease, we rarely think about the mouth. But new research led jointly by King’s College London, the Technical University of Munich and the Quadrum Institute has uncovered a...

09/01/2026

Tips on how to protect your health this winter from our partners at King's College Hospital NHS ❄️

❄️Temperatures are dropping this week in London.

During the amber alert, which is in effect until 11 January, look out for friends and family who may be vulnerable to low temperatures.

If you have a long-term health condition, it's important to protect yourself from the cold and any winter bugs:

- Keep your home heated to at least 18 degrees, if possible.
- Stay warm by wearing several layers of clothing.
- Get your free winter vaccinations.
- Seek healthcare advice if you start to feel unwell.

Tips on how to stay warm and healthy this winter, visit: https://tinyurl.com/j4e435hk