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Consultant Hepatologist, Derriford Hospital, University Hospital NHS Trust (1999- present). Professor of Hepatology, University of Plymouth (2013- present, previously Hon Senior Lecturer in Hepatology 1999-2013) Head of the Hepatology Research Group, University of Plymouth (2008-present). Clinical lead for the Peninsula HCV Operational Delivery Network (2015-present) I hold both NHS and university contracts. As Professor of Hepatology and Head of the Hepatology Research Group I lead a large team delivering an active research programme encompassing laboratory work in our own dedicated labs at the Derriford Research Facility though to a broad portfolio of clinical trials. As a Consultant Hepatologist at the South West Liver Unit I manage patients with all types of liver disease, deliver inpatient and outpatient care, endoscopy and am clinical lead for liver transplantation.
Consultant Hepatologist, Derriford Hospital, University Hospital NHS Trust (1999- present). Professor of Hepatology, University of Plymouth (2013- present, previously Hon Senior Lecturer in Hepatology 1999-2013) Head of the Hepatology Research Group, University of Plymouth (2008-present). Clinical lead for the Peninsula HCV Operational Delivery Network (2015-present) I hold both NHS and university contracts. As Professor of Hepatology and Head of the Hepatology Research Group I lead a large team delivering an active research programme encompassing laboratory work in our own dedicated labs at the Derriford Research Facility though to a broad portfolio of clinical trials. As a Consultant Hepatologist at the South West Liver Unit I manage patients with all types of liver disease, deliver inpatient and outpatient care, endoscopy and am clinical lead for liver transplantation.
Professional memberships
British Association for the Study of the Liver (BASL) British Liver Transplant Group (BLTG) British Viral Hepatitis Group (BVHG) British Society of Gastroenterology (BSG) European Association for the Study of the Liver (EASL) American Association for the Study of Liver Disease (AASLD)
Roles on external bodies
Professor Cramp is actively involved in national service development, research, policy and training in a number of roles including: - current Chair of the British Liver Transplant Group (2022-2025), - past President of the British Association for the Study of the Liver (2017-2019) - founder member of the Lancet Commission on Liver Disease (2014-2021) - expert clinical advisor to the Hepatobiliary Clinical Reference Group (2015-2022). He regularly reviews papers for multiple journals and submissions to grant giving bodies including for the MRC, Wellcome and NIHR.
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being
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Research output
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Autoantibodies to apolipoprotein A-I in hepatitis C virus infection: a role in disease progression?
Bridge, S. H., Pagano, S., Lodge, J. K., Shawa, I. T., Marin-Crespo, P., Cramp, M. E., Sheridan, D. A., Taylor-Robinson, S. D., Vuilleumier, N., Neely, R. D. G. & Bassendine, M. F., 20 Mar 2025, In: Frontiers in Immunology. 16, 1461041.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Hospital resource utilisation in patients with cirrhosis-related ascites requiring paracentesis in England
Bennett, K., Viayna, E., Stacey, D., Southern, D. & Cramp, M. E., 2025, (Accepted) In: Frontline Gastroenterology. flgastro-2025-103244.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Providing liver transplant care at a distance: the role of networks
Ramos, K., Rhodes, F., Smith, R., Taylor, R., Aluvihare, V. & Cramp, M. E., 1 Oct 2025, In: Frontline Gastroenterology. 16, p. e109-e116Research output: Contribution to journal › Review article › peer-review
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Can We Get Consensus on the Best Surgical Approach to Symptomatic Gallstones and Common Bile Duct Stones? Results from a Prospective Multi-centre UK Wide Study (P-ALICE)
Tanase, A., Dhanda, A., Cramp, M., Streeter, A. & Aroori, S., 2023.Research output: Contribution to conference › Conference paper (not formally published) › peer-review
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Diagnostic accuracy of serological and imaging tests used in surveillance for hepatocellular carcinoma in adults with cirrhosis: a systematic review protocol
Sadler, L., Jones, H., Whiting, P., Rogers, M., Watt, K., Cramp, M., Ryder, S., Stein, K., Welton, N., Oppe, F., Bell, J. & Rogers, G., 12 May 2023, (E-pub ahead of print) In: NIHR Open Research. 3, 0, p. 23-23Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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