Professor John Dillon
Clinical Professor (Teaching and Research)
Respiratory Medicine and Gastroenterology, School of Medicine
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Media availability
I am available for media commentary on my research.
Professor Dillon's research and clinical practice focuses on hepatology or liver disease. His research is broad but covers all aspects of Viral hepatitis, alcohol-related liver disease and early detection of liver disease, both in the UK and internationally. Additionally he works with people who inject drugs to reduce drug related deaths.
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Areas of expertise
- Hepatitis C
- Liver disease
Stories
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Feature
As part of ongoing work to promote liver health, the School of Medicine at the University of Dundee is supporting World Liver Day 2024 today (19 April) through its latest contribution to tackling liver diseases.
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Press release
Testing and treating patients for hepatitis c when they receive methadone treatment could be the key to meeting the global target of eliminating the disease by 2030, University of Dundee research has shown.
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Impact case study
The ‘intelligent Liver Function Test’ has improved patient outcomes and quality of care.