The Global 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. Matthew's work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
About Matthew
Present appointments: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.
