I am a hepatology scientist investigating the mechanisms associated with the development of hepatic fibrosis and cirrhosis in chronic liver diseases affecting children (cystic fibrosis liver disease and biliary atresia) and adults (haemochromatosis).
Dr Reid is a respiratory physician determining the relationships between bacterial pathogen behaviour and the host immune response in Cystic Fibrosis. The aim of his research is to use observations made in the clinical setting to develop novel therapeutics and identification of biomarkers that will be employed to pre-empt and better treat clinical disease with the ultimate aim of improving length and quality of life.