Dr Ken Simpson
Senior Lecturer
- Centre for Inflammation Research
Contact details
- Website: Academic Profile
- Work: +44 (0)131 242 1717
- Email: k.simpson@ed.ac.uk
Group Members
- Dr Tom Manship - Clinical Fellow
- Dr Mhairi Donnelly - Clinical Fellow
Background
Acute liver failure (ALF) is a relatively rare condition, but Edinburgh is the National Centre for referral of patients with this condition in view of the life-saving role of emergency liver transplantation. ALF affects young patients and commonly develops into multiorgan failure. The most common cause are drug reactions, especially paracetamol overdose. Understanding the mechanisms of liver injury and regeneration will hopefully allow better treatments of this devastating condition.
Research Overview
Clinical and laboratory based studies into liver injury and regeneration.
The following PDF provides a brief visual summary of this group’s current research.
You can view a full catalogue of graphical research summaries for each group in the Centre for Inflammation Research by visiting our Research page.
Biographical Profile
Qualified University of Dundee 1983, trained in liver disease, MRC, Clinical Research Centre, Northwick Park, London; Liver Unit Kings College, London; University of Michigan USA and Edinburgh. Honorary Consultant Physician in Scottish Liver Transplant unit, Royal Infirmary Edinburgh.