Medical research organisations
For information on British Liver Trust funded research visit the research section.
Academy of Medical Sciences
Promotes advances in medical science and campaigns to ensure these are translated as quickly as possible into healthcare benefits for society.
Tel: 0207 969 5288
Email: info@acmedsci.ac.uk
www.acmedsci.ac.uk
AERC (Alcohol Education and Research Council)
Charity which finances projects within the UK for education and research on alcohol related issues.
Tel: 0207 340 9502
Email: andrea.tilouche@aerc.org.uk
www.aerc.org.uk
AMRC (Association of Medical Research Charities)
Membership organisation of the leading medical and health research charities in the UK working with charities and partners to support the sector’s effectiveness and advance medical research by developing best practice.
Tel: 0207 269 8820
Email: ceoffice@amrc.org.uk
www.amrc.org.uk
CORE
Aims to fund research in order to prevent, cure or treat digestive disorders and provide information for sufferers, their families and friends.
Tel: 0207 486 0341
Email: info@corecharity.org.uk
www.corecharity.org.uk
HIVandHepatitis.com
Site in the USA, which specialises in information on HIV and viral hepatitis. It provides a comprhensive review of latest developments in hepatitis B and C, as well as in co-infection.
The Infectious Disease Research Network (IDRN)
Active since 2002, and aims to increase the quality, quantity and NHS relevance of infectious disease research in London through establishing collaborations between academic institutions and the PHLS (now HPA). Amongst other activities, the IDRN have also run a number of training events and multidisciplinary research strategy days in areas relevant to current infectious disease issues, including various events on hepatitis B & C. Visit their website at http://www.idrn.org/
Wellcome Trust
Charity which fosters and promotes research with the aim of improving human and animal health.
Tel: 0207 611 8888
Email: contact@wellcome.ac.uk
www.wellcome.ac.uk