Dr Wenhao Li
Clinical Lecturer in Hepatology
Blizard Institute
Research
Metabolic dysfunction associated steatotic liver disease, type 2 diabetes, gut-adipose-liver axis, liver immunology
Interests
Have expertise in in vitro models of liver cell injury (2D, spheroids). Would like to use organ on a chip to interrogate gut-adipose-liver axis in the pathogenesis of steatotic liver disease using human cells.Publications
2024
Perez-Ternero C, Li W, Aubdool AA, Goldin RD, Loy J, Devalia K, Alazawi W and Hobbs AJ (2024). Endogenous C-type natriuretic peptide offsets the pathogenesis of steatohepatitis, hepatic fibrosis and portal hypertension. Oxford University Press (OUP) PNAS Nexus
Li W, Brennan PN and Tavabie OD (2024). Letter to the Editor: Future-proofing transplant hepatology training: Shared learnings from “across the pond”. Wolters Kluwer Liver Transplantation vol. 31, (1) e1-e2.
Chambers ES, Cai W, Vivaldi G, Jolliffe DA, Perdek N, Li W, Faustini SE, Gibbons JM, Pade C, Richter AG, Coussens AK and Martineau AR (2024). Influence of individuals’ determinants including vaccine type on cellular and humoral responses to SARS-CoV-2 vaccination. Springer Nature npj Vaccines vol. 9, (1)
Brennan PN, Tavabie OD, Li W, Marjot T, Corless L, Fallowfield JA, Jarvis H, Mansour D, McPherson S, Rosenberg W, Rockell K, Tomlinson J, Yeoman A, Tsochatzis EA, Dillon JF, Alazawi W and Abeysekera KWM (2024). Progress is impossible without change: understanding the evolving nomenclature of steatotic liver disease and its effect on hepatology practice. Elsevier The Lancet Gastroenterology & Hepatology vol. 9, (6) 577-582.
2023
Li W, Sheridan D, McPherson S, Alazawi W, Abeysekera K, Marjot T, Brennan P, Mahgoub S, Cacciottolo T, Hydes T, Hardy T, McGinty G, Tavabie O, Cathcart J, Premathilaka C, Mukhopadhya A, Bhat A, Begum S, Abushaban B, Bhuva M, Sinclair S, Leith D, McCulloch C, Leithead J, Fox R, Shah MH, Campbell E, Brown E, Mansour D and Shah F (2023). National study of NAFLD management identifies variation in delivery of care in the UK between 2019 to 2022. Elsevier JHEP Reports vol. 5, (12)
Cheung DYT, Chan HCH, Conway M, Wong CKH, Li WHC, Wang MP and Lam TH (2023). WhatsApp group discussion for smoking relapse prevention: a randomised controlled trial (abridged secondary publication). Hong Kong Medical Journal vol. 29 Suppl 3, (3) 16-18.
Li W, Sheridan D, Mcpherson S and Alazawi W (2023). THU-447 The national audit of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) identifies variations and shortfalls in delivery of care in the UK. Elsevier Journal of Hepatology vol. 78,
Li W, Garrido P, Mir IG, Waller K, Jong AV-D, Brindley JH, Khan W, Hood G, Boot J, Mein C, Devalia K, Loy J and Alazawi W (2023). WED-406 Toll-like receptor 5 signalling mediates pro-inflammatory and fibrogenic responses in non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH). Elsevier Journal of Hepatology vol. 78,
UK TTCFRAAIH, Tavabie OD, Abeysekera KW, Brennan PN, Marjot T, Kronsten VT, Li W, Nayagam JS, Dhaliwal A, Hardy T, Maurice JB, Zakeri N, Abbas N, Abbasi A, Abbott J, Abdul R, Abdulaziz M, Abduljabbar D, Adamson R, Adebayo D, Adhikarla AK, Adler M, Afifi M, Ahmad S, Ahmed S, Aithal G, Akram A, Al Radhi B, Al-Talib I and Alele J (2023). Regional variation in characteristics of patients with decompensated cirrhosis admitted to hospitals in the UK. Elsevier The Lancet Gastroenterology & Hepatology vol. 8, (7) 604-606.
Chung JOK, Li WHC, Chan GCF, Chiu SY and Ho KY (2023). Psychometric evaluation of the Chinese version of the Resilience Scale for Children: abridged secondary publication. Hong Kong Medical Journal vol. 29 Suppl 2, (1) 12-14.
Li W, Abbas N, Brennan PN, Mcdowell H, Navaratnam J, Phoolchund A, Scott R, Shearer J, White H and Tavabie OD (2023). UK national trainee survey of hepatology training, research and the future workforce. Frontline Gastroenterology vol. 14, (4) 326-333.
Wells G, Spiers J, Williams FR, Li W, Tavabie OD and Brennan PN (2023). An overview of the challenges and key initiatives in hepatology practice in the UK in 2022: a cautionary tale, but reasons for optimism - British Association for the Study of the Liver (BASL) Annual Meeting 2022 Conference Report. Clinical Medicine vol. 23, (1) 73-75.
2022
Waller KJ, Saihi H, Li W, Brindley JH, De Jong A, Syn W-K, Bessant C and Alazawi W (2022). Single-cell phenotypes of peripheral blood immune cells in early and late stages of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease. The Korean Association for the Study of the Liver Clinical and Molecular Hepatology vol. 29, (2) 417-432.
Jolliffe DA, Vivaldi G, Chambers ES, Cai W, Li W, Faustini SE, Gibbons JM, Pade C, Coussens AK, Richter AG, McKnight Á and Martineau AR (2022). Vitamin D Supplementation Does Not Influence SARS-CoV-2 Vaccine Efficacy or Immunogenicity: Sub-Studies Nested within the CORONAVIT Randomised Controlled Trial. MDPI Nutrients vol. 14, (18)
Vivaldi G, Jolliffe DA, Faustini S, Shields AM, Holt H, Perdek N, Talaei M, Tydeman F, Chambers ES, Cai W, Li W, Gibbons JM, Pade C, McKnight Á, Shaheen SO, Richter AG and Martineau AR (2022). Correlation Between Postvaccination Anti-Spike Antibody Titers and Protection Against Breakthrough Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 Infection: A Population-Based Longitudinal Study. Oxford University Press (OUP) The Journal of Infectious Diseases vol. 226, (11) 1903-1908.
Spiers J, Brindley JH, Li W and Alazawi W (2022). What’s new in non-alcoholic fatty liver disease? BMJ Frontline Gastroenterology vol. 13, (e1) e102-e108.
McPherson S, Armstrong MJ, Cobbold JF, Corless L, Anstee QM, Aspinall RJ, Barclay ST, Brennan PN, Cacciottolo TM, Goldin RD, Hallsworth K, Hebditch V, Jack K, Jarvis H, Johnson J, Li W, Mansour D, McCallum M, Mukhopadhya A, Parker R, Ross V, Rowe IA, Srivastava A, Thiagarajan P, Thompson AI, Tomlinson J, Tsochatzis EA, Yeoman A and Alazawi W (2022). Quality standards for the management of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD): consensus recommendations from the British Association for the Study of the Liver and British Society of Gastroenterology NAFLD Special Interest Group. Elsevier The Lancet Gastroenterology & Hepatology vol. 7, (8) 755-769.
Li W, Kadler BK, Brindley JH, Hood G, Devalia K, Loy J, Syn W-K and Alazawi W (2022). The contribution of daytime sleepiness to impaired quality of life in NAFLD in an ethnically diverse population. Springer Nature Scientific Reports vol. 12, (1)
Kavanagh E, Fernandes L, Li W, Roycroft M and FitzPatrick M (2022). Physician trainee research collaboratives: a mixed methods exploration of UK experience. Elsevier Clinical Medicine vol. 22, (2) 119-124.
Usai C, Gibbons JM, Pade C, Li W, Jacobs SRM, McKnight Á, Kennedy PTF and Gill US (2022). The β-NGF/TrkA Signalling Pathway Is Associated With the Production of Anti-Nucleoprotein IgG in Convalescent COVID-19. Frontiers Frontiers in Immunology vol. 12,
Li W, Ng CH, Quek J, Chan KE, Tan C, Zeng RW, Yong JN, Tay H, Tan DJH, Lim WH, Chee D, Ho J, Chew NWS, Mak LY, Siddiqui MS, Sanyal A, Alazawi W, Alkouri N, Muthiah M and Noureddin M (2022). The growing prevalence of nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), determined by fatty liver index, amongst young adults in the United States. A 20-year experience. OAE Publishing Metabolism and Target Organ Damage vol. 2, (4) null-null.
2021
Luo YH, Li WHC, Cheung AT, Ho LLK, Xia W, He XL, Zhang JP and Chung JOK (2021). Relationships between resilience and quality of life in parents of children with cancer. SAGE Publications Journal of Health Psychology vol. 27, (5) 1048-1056.
Cheung AT, Li WHC, Ho LLK, Ho KY, Chan GCF and Chung JOK (2021). Physical activity for pediatric cancer survivors: a systematic review of randomized controlled trials. Springer Nature Journal of Cancer Survivorship vol. 15, (6) 876-889.
2020
Weng X, Luk TT, Lau OS, Suen YN, Lee JJ, Li WH-C, Kwok JYY, Lam TH and Wang MP (2020). Brief mindfulness training for smoking cessation in Chinese women in workplaces: A pilot randomized controlled trial. Elsevier Addictive Behaviors vol. 113,
Li W and Alazawi W (2020). Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease. Elsevier Clinical Medicine vol. 20, (5) 509-512.
Li W, Kemos P, Salciccioli JD, Marshall DC, Shalhoub J and Alazawi W (2020). Socioeconomic Factors Associated With Liver-Related Mortality From 1985 to 2015 in 36 Developed Countries. Elsevier Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology vol. 19, (8) 1698-1707.e13.
Cheung YTD, Chan CHH, Ho KS, Tang C, Lau CWH, Li WHC, Wang MP and Lam TH (2020). Effectiveness of nicotine replacement therapy sample at outdoor smoking hotspots for initiating quit attempts and use of smoking cessation services: a protocol for a cluster randomised controlled trial. BMJ BMJ Open vol. 10, (4)
2019
Li W, Homer K, Hull S, Boomla K, Robson J and Alazawi W (2019). Obesity Predicts Liver Function Testing and Abnormal Liver Results. Wiley Obesity vol. 28, (1) 132-138.
Wang MP, Luk TT, Wu Y, Li WH, Cheung DY, Kwong AC, Lai V, Chan SS and Lam TH (2019). Chat-based instant messaging support integrated with brief interventions for smoking cessation: a community-based, pragmatic, cluster-randomised controlled trial. Elsevier The Lancet Digital Health vol. 1, (4) e183-e192.
2018
Chung J, Lam K, Ho K, Cheung A, Ho L, Gibson F and Li W (2018). Relationships among resilience, self-esteem, and depressive symptoms in Chinese adolescents. SAGE Publications Journal of Health Psychology vol. 25, (13-14) 2396-2405.
Zhao Y, Kuan HK, Chung JOK, Chan CKY and Li WHC (2018). Students' approaches to learning in a clinical practicum: A psychometric evaluation based on item response theory. Elsevier Nurse Education Today vol. 66, 179-186.
Li W and Chattree A (2018). Small-Bowel Obstruction Due to Strongyloides stercoralis Infection. Elsevier Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology vol. 17, (6) a41-a42.
Ho KY, Li WHC, Wang MP, Lam KKW, Lam TH and Chan SSC (2018). Comparison of two approaches in achieving smoking abstinence among patients in an outpatient clinic: A Phase 2 randomized controlled trial. Elsevier Patient Education and Counseling vol. 101, (5) 885-893.
Wu SY-D, Wang MP, Li WH, Kwong AC, Lai VW and Lam TH (2018). Does Electronic Cigarette Use Predict Abstinence from Conventional Cigarettes among Smokers in Hong Kong? MDPI International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health vol. 15, (3)
2017
Wang M-P, Suen Y-N, Wong BY-M, Li WH-C, Koh DS-Q, Lam T-H and Chan SS-C (2017). Paternal smoking and maternal protective behaviors at home on infant’s saliva cotinine levels. Springer Nature Pediatric Research vol. 83, (5) 936-942.
Wang MP, Suen YN, Li WH-C, Lam CO-B, Wu SY-D, Kwong AC-S, Lai VW, Chan SS and Lam TH (2017). Intervention With Brief Cessation Advice Plus Active Referral for Proactively Recruited Community Smokers: A Pragmatic Cluster Randomized Clinical Trial. American Medical Association (AMA) JAMA Internal Medicine vol. 177, (12) 1790-1797.
De Silva S, Li W, Kemos P, Brindley JH, Mecci J, Samsuddin S, Chin-Aleong J, Feakins RM, Foster GR, Syn W-K and Alazawi W (2017). Non-invasive markers of liver fibrosis in fatty liver disease are unreliable in people of South Asian descent. BMJ Frontline Gastroenterology vol. 9, (2)
Lam TH, Li WH, Wang MP, Cheung YT, Cheung DY, Ho KY, Tan KC and Chan SS (2017). A brief, tailored smoking cessation intervention for smokers with diabetes mellitus in Hong Kong. Hong Kong Medical Journal vol. 23 Suppl 2, (3) 10-11.
Wang MP, Li WH, Wu Y, Lam TH and Chan SS (2017). Electronic cigarette use is not associated with quitting of conventional cigarettes in youth smokers. Springer Nature Pediatric Research vol. 82, (1) 14-18.
Li W, Kotha S and Joshi D (2017). Upper Gastrointestinal Bleeding Caused by Hereditary Hemorrhagic Telangectasia. Elsevier Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology vol. 15, (7) a25-a26.
Wang MP, Li WH, Cheung YT, Lam OB, Wu Y, Kwong AC, Lai VW, Chan SS and Lam TH (2017). Brief Advice on Smoking Reduction Versus Abrupt Quitting for Smoking Cessation in Chinese Smokers: A Cluster Randomized Controlled Trial. Oxford University Press (OUP) Nicotine & Tobacco Research vol. 20, (1) 67-72.
Li WHC, Chan SSC, Wang MP, Ho KY, Cheung YTY, Chan VWF and Lam TH (2017). An Evaluation of the Youth Quitline Service Young Hong Kong Smokers. Elsevier Journal of Adolescent Health vol. 60, (5) 584-591.
2016
Jackson D, Hutchinson M, Barnason S, Li W, Mannix J, Neville S, Piper D, Power T, Smith GD and Usher K (2016). Towards international consensus on patient harm: perspectives on pressure injury policy. Hindawi Journal of Nursing Management vol. 24, (7) 902-914.
Coffey A, McCarthy G, Weathers E, Friedman MI, Gallo K, Ehrenfeld M, Chan S, Li WHC, Poletti P, Zanotti R, Molloy DW, McGlade C, Fitzpatrick JJ and Itzhaki M (2016). Nurses' knowledge of advance directives and perceived confidence in end‐of‐life care: a cross‐sectional study in five countries. Wiley International Journal of Nursing Practice vol. 22, (3) 247-257.
2015
Li WHC, Chan SSC, Wang KMP and Lam TH (2015). Helping cancer patients quit smoking by increasing their risk perception: a study protocol of a cluster randomized controlled trial. Springer Nature BMC Cancer vol. 15, (1)
2014
Li WHC, Chan SSC, Wong EML, Kwok MC and Lee ITL (2014). Effect of therapeutic play on pre- and post-operative anxiety and emotional responses in Hong Kong Chinese children: a randomised controlled trial. Hong Kong Medical Journal vol. 20 Suppl 7, 36-39.
2013
Coffey A, McCarthy G, Weathers E, Friedman MI, Gallo K, Ehrenfeld M, Itzhaki M, Chan S, Li WHC, Poletti P, Zanotti R, Molloy DW, McGlade C and Fitzpatrick JJ (2013). Nurses' preferred end‐of‐life treatment choices in five countries. Wiley International Nursing Review vol. 60, (3) 313-319.
2012
Li WH, Chung JO and Ho EK (2012). Effectiveness of an adventure-based training programme in promoting the psychological well-being of primary schoolchildren. SAGE Publications Journal of Health Psychology vol. 18, (11) 1478-1492.
Li WHC (2012). The impact of cancer on the psychosocial well-being and quality of life of Hong Kong Chinese children. Pediatric Cancer
Li WHC (2012). Developing and evaluating an empowerment programme in promoting the psychosocial well-being and quality of life of childhood cancer survivors: A pilot study. Pediatric Cancer
Li WHC (2012). The psychosocial well-being and quality of life of childhood cancer survivors: An exploratory study. Pediatric Cancer
Li WHC (2012). Understanding how children coped with cancer: An essential prerequisite for designing appropriate psycho-educational interventions. Pediatric Cancer
Li WHC (2012). Effectiveness of therapeutic play intervention in promoting the psychosocial well-being of children hospitalized with cancer. Pediatric Cancer
Li WH, Mak YW, Chan SS, Chu AK, Lee EY and Lam T (2012). Effectiveness of a play-integrated primary one preparatory programme to enhance a smooth transition for children. SAGE Publications Journal of Health Psychology vol. 18, (1) 10-25.
Li W (2012). Pediatric Cancer.
Li W (2012). Preface. Pediatric Cancer
2011
Li WH, Chung JO and Ho EK (2011). The effectiveness of therapeutic play, using virtual reality computer games, in promoting the psychological well‐being of children hospitalised with cancer. Wiley Journal of Clinical Nursing vol. 20, (15‐16) 2135-2143.
2010
Li WHC (2010). Building up competence for student nurses in clinical ethical decisionmaking. Advances in Medicine and Biology
Li WHC (2010). Barriers to evidence-based practice: Baccalaureate nursing student’s perspective. Advances in Medicine and Biology
2009
Li WH and Chung OK (2009). Enhancing the efficacy of psychoeducational interventions for paediatric patients in a randomised controlled trial: methodological considerations. Wiley Journal of Clinical Nursing vol. 18, (21) 3013-3021.
Li WH, Chung JO, Chui MM and Chan PS (2009). Factorial structure of the Chinese version of the 12‐item General Health Questionnaire in adolescents. Wiley Journal of Clinical Nursing vol. 18, (23) 3253-3261.