Kushala Abeysekera

Dr. Kushala Abeysekera is a Consultant Senior Lecturer in Hepatology, Epidemiology, and Public Health at the Bristol Medical School (PHS), University of Bristol. Their work focuses on advancing early detection strategies for liver diseases, particularly non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), and improving healthcare access for high-risk populations. Key research interests include liver fibrosis assessment, community outreach programs, and understanding the socioeconomic determinants of liver health. Dr. Abeysekera has collaborated extensively with colleagues in epidemiology, medical statistics, and genetic research to bridge clinical and population-based studies.

Research initiatives include the 'Alright My Liver?' pilot project, evaluating multimodal liver disease screening, and studies on FibroScan’s role in early detection. Their work addresses gaps in liver disease diagnosis among marginalized groups and explores cost-effective dietary interventions for patients facing food insecurity. Dr. Abeysekera also examines regional disparities in liver disease mortality and the implementation of clinical care bundles to improve outcomes for decompensated cirrhosis patients.

Publications highlight contributions to epidemiological studies on NAFLD’s cardiovascular links, genetic associations in liver fat accumulation, and guideline-driven non-invasive testing practices. Collaborations with institutions like the UK Biobank and ALSPAC cohort studies underscore a commitment to translational research with real-world policy impacts.