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Testing SubstancesScotland has several active researchers undertaking leading edge research in areas of Gastroenterology and Hepatology.

Scotland has particular expertise in the areas of chronic viral liver disease, portal hypertension, alcoholic liver disease, non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, inflammatory bowel disease, gastro-intestinal bleeding, fulminant hepatic failure and gastro-oesophageal disease.

Major research studies which are currently underway or recently completed include:

  • The TOPIC Study led by Professor Satsangi which is examining the post-operative treatment of Crohn’s Disease.
  • The STOPAH Study led by Dr Forrest which is examining the treatment of alcoholic hepatitis.
  • The HALT Study led by Dr Morris which is examining the treatment of acute gastrointestinal bleeding.
  • The CSO funded Hepatitis E Study led by Dr Stanley.
  • The Calprotectin in Crohn’s disease study led by Dr Gaya.
  • The early TIPSS for variceal haemorrhage Study led by Professor Hayes.
  • The TRIGGER study (to be initiaited) led by Dr Stanley which is examioning the use of blood transfusion in gastro-intestinal bleeding.

Leading researchers include Dr John Dillion, Professor Emad El-Omar, Professor Kenneth McColl, Professor Jack Satsangi, Dr Ewan Forrest, Dr Adrian Stanley, Dr Dan Gaya, Professor Peter Mills.

The Chief Scientist’s Office of the Scottish Government Health Department supported Gastroenterology and Hepatology Research Networks provide a range of supports which further improve the quality and quantity of health research in this area as well as continue to ensure all appropriate research infrastructure and expertise is in place to allow effective delivery of research programmes.  The Gastroenterology Research support is co-ordinated by Professor Satsangi, and the Hepatology Research support by Professor Hayes.



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