Dr Antonio Riva appointed National Science Lead for BASL

30 October 2025

The Foundation for Liver Research is proud to announce that Dr Antonio Riva, Principal Investigator of the Liver Immunology & Sex-Associated Differences (LISA) Group at the Roger Williams Institute of Liver Studies, has been appointed National Science Representative on the Governing Board of the British Association for the Study of the Liver (BASL).

The appointment recognises Dr Riva’s growing influence in liver science and his commitment to strengthening collaboration and innovation across the UK research community. In his new role, he will help steer national scientific priorities, foster partnerships, and support the next generation of liver researchers.

“I’m really honoured to take on this responsibility. Liver research in the UK is moving forward fast, and I’m excited to help bring scientists and clinicians together to keep that momentum going. Science is a village, and collaboration is what turns good ideas into real progress for patients.”
– Dr Antonio Riva

At the Roger Williams Institute, Dr Riva leads pioneering work exploring how the immune system drives and responds to liver injury – and how biological sex influences disease progression and treatment outcomes. His team’s research spans alcohol-related, steatotic, and autoimmune liver disease, as well as liver cancer, with the aim of identifying more personalised and effective therapies.

BASL is the leading professional body for hepatology in the UK, connecting clinicians, scientists, and healthcare professionals to improve understanding and treatment of liver disease.

Dr Riva’s appointment underscores the Roger Williams Institute’s continued contribution to national and international leadership in liver science – and its commitment to nurturing the next generation of research pioneers.

We’re delighted to see Antonio’s leadership recognised at a national level, and everyone at the Foundation for Liver Research joins in congratulating him on this well-deserved appointment.

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