15/06/2026
🏥 Celebrating 60 years of pioneering liver care at King’s.
From 11 to 12 June, world-leading experts from King’s College Hospital, King's College London, and the Roger Williams Institute of Liver Studies joined with international specialists and patients to mark the legacy of six decades of liver research and innovative care.
Since the opening of the world’s first specialist liver intensive care ward in 1970, the development of liver transplantation in 1989 and, in 1998, successfully introducing a programme of split liver transplantation, we have been at the forefront of numerous international breakthroughs in liver medicine.
During the two-day event, clinicians, scientists and patients reflected on the impact of liver research at King’s, resulting in transformations within clinical practice, and reviewed the latest scientific developments which could be the next step in cutting-edge treatment.
Specialists also heard from patients affected by liver disease and heard their priorities for improving care and treatment.
Martin Scampion, 65, is one King’s patient who has first-hand experience of life-saving care. He said:
“I was diagnosed with liver cancer in 2024, which came as a huge shock. I started cancer treatment, but after a few months, I developed cirrhosis, as well as chronic pancreatitis. I was waitlisted for a liver transplant in early 2025, and a few weeks later I had the call to say a liver was ready for me.
”The staff at King’s were fantastic, every person I met was great at their job. It was incredible to see the team of liver coordinators, nurses, consultants, admin staff and volunteers all going above and beyond to look after me. Thanks to everyone’s support, I’m able to make the most of life again.”
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