Liver disease is now the UK’s third biggest cause of premature death - and the only major disease where death rates are rising. The good news? The science is working. We're the UK’s only dedicated liver research charity. And at the world-renowned Roger Williams Institute of Liver Studies in London, we’re on the verge of breakthroughs that could help catch liver disease earlier, treat it better, and in many cases prevent it altogether. Liver disease is a national emergency. But together, we can stop it. Liver disease deaths have soared more than 400% in the past 50 years. At the heart of that rise is cirrhosis – the... Cirrhosis & the Gut–Liver–Brain Axis Liver cancer is one of the fastest-growing causes of cancer death worldwide – and one of the hardest to treat. Most... Hepatobiliary Cancer Liver disease is often seen as self-inflicted – but that couldn’t be further from the truth for many of the children we... Paediatric Hepatology & Rare Diseases Steatotic liver disease (SLD) is rapidly becoming one of the biggest global health threats of our time. Driven by... Steatotic Liver Disease We’re standing on the edge of a new era in liver disease treatment. This research theme brings together... Transplantation, Advanced Therapies & Regenerative Medicine OUR RESEARCH Find out more about our research at At 27, Robyn was busy living her life. She loved cycling. She loved swimming. She was studying for her master’s... Robyn's second chance At 16, Ed’s liver suddenly began to fail and he was given just 24 hours to live. A transplant, made possible by... "Research gave me a life I nearly lost" Richard Allen – patient, survivor, advocate When Richard Allen suffered his first variceal bleed, he knew he was in... Richard's strength in the face of stigma Dr Luca Urbani, PhD Principal Investigator, Liver Regeneration and Tissue Engineering Group "I wasn’t really a... Behind the Breakthroughs | Dr Luca Urbani When Colin Lea lost his father to liver disease, he wanted to do something positive. “I wanted to turn... Turning loss into one of our biggest ever fundraisers YOUR STORIES 90% of liver disease is preventable, yet it is expected to overtake heart disease as the biggest cause of premature death in the UK. Three quarters of patients are diagnosed at a late stage with very limited options for treatment or intervention. Professor Roger Williams CBE, founding Director of the Foundation for Liver Research, speaking in the Lancet Commission into Liver Disease in the UK DONATE TODAY We are proud to be at the forefront of delivering world-leading discovery science and translating it into impactful solutions for people with liver disease - ensuring every innovation meets real needs and delivers real impact. Professor Philip Newsome, Director, Foundation for Liver Research & the Roger Williams Institute of Liver Studies DONATE TODAY NEWS The next frontier in liver medicine may begin in the mouth 11 May 2026 Earlier this year, researchers at the Roger Williams Institute of Liver Studies helped uncover evidence that bacteria... Read more European research effort takes on one of cancer’s toughest challenges 05 May 2026 A major new European research project has launched with a clear goal: to bring a promising new cancer treatment closer... Read more Lancet Commission calls for urgent action on liver disease across Europe 30 April 2026 A major new Lancet Commission has warned that liver disease is now one of Europe’s fastest-growing and most overlooked... Read more Read all news articles PARTNERS & ACCREDITATIONS