Epstein-Barr Virus and PSC
Epstein-Barr Virus and PSC
PSC Research Explained
PSC and Epstein-Barr Virus
New research published in the leading journal Nature Medicine has established strong evidence of a link between Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) infection and PSC.
What was the aim of the research?
The researchers wanted to explore whether there could be a link between EBV infection and development of PSC. EBV has already been linked to several other diseases with an autoimmune component.
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David Laird, research volunteer, explains more about this study and what it means for PSC patients: find out more>>
Turning Ambition into Action in 2026:
Our Fortnight in Focus
At PSC Support, we want a world without PSC. We work tirelessly behind the scenes to drive research and improve lives. Here is a snapshot of what we've been up to:
Building Partnerships: We planned our attendance at major liver and gastro events this year to ensure healthcare professionals know about PSC and the guidelines around it.
Empowering our Community: We published our monthly research roundup to keep the community informed about research progress and advocacy news.
Improving Care: We collaborated with partners to develop a standardised care pathway, aiming for consistent care for everyone with PSC.
Organisational Excellence: We discussed how to show our appreciation to our donors in a more personal way.
Organisational Excellence: We provided research impact data to the Association of Medical Research Charities to maintain our high standards of transparency in research.
Organisational Excellence: We strengthened our data management systems to better track the impact of the research projects we fund.
Organisational Excellence: We signed off our budget for 26/27 to ensure we have proper and critical oversight of our spending.
Progressing Research: We updated the Asp-PSC clinical trial sites to ensure PSC patients are up to date on where they can go to take part in the trial and we held a webinar all about it!