Philippa Matthews

@pippa-matt

Infectious Diseases Prof working across continents & disciplines. #HBV #hepatitis research @Crick.ac.uk @UCL.ac.uk @uclh.bsky.social 🦠🧬🧪🩺🌍🇿🇦🇰🇪🇺🇬🇪🇺 #globalhealth #NHS #IDSky #MedSky #HepSky #European

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Philippa Matthews@pippa-matt· 1h

Very happy that the protocol for our #HBV study #EVOLVE, is in the public domain. We incorporate #CommunityEngagement, #SocialScience, #Epidemiology, #LaboratoryScience, #Implementation & #PublicHealth to inform pathways to #elimination. 🧪 @ahri-news.bsky.social @crick.ac.uk doi.org/10.1177/2755...

Graphic to show the flow of a study of hepatitis B in South Africa, starting with public engagement, epidemiology, then inviting participants to attend clinical trials unit review, collection of clinical data, laboratory studies (including biomarkers and whole genome HBV sequencing), leading to evidence that can inform better pathways to clinical care. The study is being conducted in rural KwaZulu Natal, as a partnership between the Africa Health Research Institute and the Francis Crick Institute.

Study t-shirt: Hepatitis B - take action, get tested

Team members photographed at the AHRI site in Somkhele, South Africa

Photo of a study nurse collecting blood samples from a research participant.

Philippa Matthews@pippa-matt· 7d

#Eclipse in #Oxford. No faffing with pinholes, colanders, foil, cardboard boxes or fancy expensive glasses, it just projected itself perfectly onto our wall. 🌅🌒🧪

Photo of the solar eclipse seen as a crescent of the sun shining on a stone wall

Lots of mini eclipses projected onto a stone wall

Philippa Matthews@pippa-matt· 23d

On #WorldHepatitisDay we celebrate many advances created through partnership between science & healthcare across continents… while continuing to advocate for urgent action, resources & data. @whowpro.bsky.social @crick.ac.uk @worldhepalliance.bsky.social @ahri-news.bsky.social #MedSky #LiverSky 🧪

Collage of photos showing teams in South Africa and the UK, and data presented by the World Hepatitis Alliance highlighting the case of need for viral hepatitis

Slogan for World Hepatitis Day ‘let’s break it down’

Philippa Matthews@pippa-matt· 23d

Solidarity for #France right now. Devastating impact of #fire as a terrifying impact of #ClimateChange affecting so many lives in so many ways. 💔🫶🏽🇫🇷 @girondemeteo.bsky.social @departementgironde.bsky.social

Philippa Matthews@pippa-matt· 27d

Our team enjoyed a thought-provoking retreat to the #MuseumOfHomelessness in #London today. Their "Criminal" #exhibition draws together threads on #history, #law, #health & the influences of discrimination, racism & marginalisation on people experiencing #homelessness. @ourmoh.bsky.social 🧪🤍👏

Image of the Criminal exhibition guide at the Museum of Homelessness

"Poor people have been divided by race because unity is a threat" quotation from the exhibition

Display of flags to show imposition of legal threats against people experiencing homelessness

Beautiful gardens planted in Finsbury Park around the Museum of Homelessness

Philippa Matthews@pippa-matt· Jul 9

A Question of #Science last night focused on the health (or disease) of our #oceans. This is a topic for us all, as the seas belong to us all, and our survival depends on whether we step up to protect this amazing constellation of #marine #ecosystems. @crick.ac.uk #BBC #PodCast #ClimateChange 🧪🐙

Screenshot of ticket for a Question of Science at the Francis Crick institute, hosted by Prof Brian Cox

Photo of the auditorium at the Francis Crick Institute, before recording of the Podcast

Philippa Matthews@pippa-matt· Jul 7

Ahh the delights of @chilternrailway.bsky.social… it’s >30c & we have 10 adults, a bike, several very large luggage bags, a baby in a buggy all crammed into the tiny carriage entrance space. There might be room for a partridge in a pear tree. Safety? Forget it. #London #PublicTransport #Commuting

Crowded carriage chaos thanks to Chiltern railway 🚃 🫪

Philippa Matthews@pippa-matt· Jul 5

A day of sunshine & hospitality at the #Nadaam festival at #WimbledonCommon #London today, talking about #hepatitis & #LiverHealth with the #Mongolian community, with art, food & music inspiring connections. ‘Liver screening changed my life’. #PublicEngagement #HBV @crick.ac.uk @uclh.bsky.social 🧪

Mongolian community flying flags to open the day’s celebrations at Nadaam.

Artistic creations inspired by liver cells made by children (and non-children)

Art activities and refreshments
in the shade of a gazebo

Team gazebo for the ‘MoLo’ project with posters, leaflets, refreshments and creative activities

Philippa Matthews@pippa-matt· Jul 3

Thrilled that our international team is funded by @wellcometrust.bsky.social for a 5 year project to develop insights into treatment delivery & outcomes tackling #HepatitisB #Elimination in #Africa. #CapeTown #AddisAbaba #Vestfold #HBV @crick.ac.uk @suhealthsci.bsky.social @bristoluni.bsky.social 🧪

Photos of some of the co-investigator team at Wellcome for a funding interview.

Philippa Matthews@pippa-matt· Jun 6

Going green at The Francis Crick Institute. Small steps by each person and group add up to the bigger picture of progress towards #CarbonNeutral. This is tough in #science #research which is very heavy on consumables, materials, energy, travel… but we’re making changes. 💚🧪🌱 @crick.ac.uk

Photo of gold leaf award for the Matthews lab at the Crick institute

Photo of team member Lizzie holding our green award 🥇

Philippa Matthews@pippa-matt· May 26

Great infographic to support this article about viral #hepatitis produced by @isglobal.bsky.social as part of a series by @thelancet.com - which also considers other threats including #alcohol and #MASLD. Well done to all contributors for highlighting the neglected world of #LiverHealth.

Infographic cartoon to describe models of care for chronic HBV and HCV (viral hepatitis infections) including decentralisation, equity, prevention, testing and early intervention, workforce capacity and health systems infrastructure. Yes, there's a lot to do!

Philippa Matthews@pippa-matt· May 16

Crimes against humanity. 🧪 #MedSky

Screenshot that reads "Just three of the six immunizations the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says it will no longer routinely recommend - against hepatitis A, hepatitis B, and rotavirus - have prevented nearly 2 million hospitalizations and more than 90,000 deaths in the past 30 years, according to the CDC's own publications'.

Philippa Matthews@pippa-matt· May 14

Our work on #MASLD & #HBV is a research highlight @crick.ac.uk 🎖️ If we cut through the acronym forest, what we're asking is how we can do better at diagnosing & understanding overlapping causes of #liver disease, to help provide better patient care 🩺. More to follow soon 👀 #LiverSky #MedSky 🧪

Screenshot of Crick research highlight 'better diagnosis or co-existing causes of liver disease' with a photo of our team training on use of a Fibroscanner in South Africa

Philippa Matthews@pippa-matt· May 13

“For people with chronic #disease, #displacement is not just a social crisis, it is a medical #emergency in slow motion.” Applies both to #infection and #NCDs. Continuity of care is not a luxury, it is essential. Presentation from #Iraq for #RCPGlobal @rcphysicians.bsky.social meeting. #MedSky 🧪

Dr Hilal Al Saffar FRCP presents online from Iraq

Philippa Matthews@pippa-matt· May 9

Another inspiring day offering #liver #health outreach to the #Mongolian community in #London. The best of teamwork and true #community engagement. #MedSky #LiverSky #NHS #MoLo #MASLD #hepatitis #HBV #HCV #HIV 🧪 @uclh.bsky.social @cnwl.nhs.uk @crick.ac.uk wellcomeopenresearch.org/articles/11-72

NHS ‘find and treat’ clinic van from University College London Hospitals

Team members including lab scientists, Mongolian community organisation, primary and secondary care clinicians.

Philippa Matthews@pippa-matt· May 1

#WorldHepatitisSummit poster - our team shared #CommunityEngagement experience from our 'EVOLVE' #HBV project in #SouthAfrica to enhance interventions for #hepatitis #elimination. 🧪 👏 #WHS2026 #NoHep #MedSky #LiverSky @ahri-news.bsky.social @uclnews.bsky.social @crick.ac.uk doi.org/10.6084/m9.f...

Photo of team members Busangani and Luthando at the World Hepatitis Summit 2026, Bangkok

Photo of team members presenting our poster - you can view it on line here: https://doi.org/10.6084/m9.figshare.32143867

Philippa Matthews@pippa-matt· Apr 30

Data on use of #PrEP for #HIV prevention & #HBV treatment from #London …this makes perfect biological & economic sense & allows us to deliver more holistic services; no adverse events. Congrats Maeve Barlow on commendation! 🧪 @uclh.bsky.social @cnwl.nhs.uk #BHIVABASHH26 #IDSky @bhiva.bsky.social

Dr Maeve Barlow at BHIVA BASHH conference in Liverpool 2026 with poster showing data from London describing PrEP use in people living with HBV.

Philippa Matthews@pippa-matt· Apr 22

Malawi, 2004. I came home from the hospital & drew a picture of siblings with #measles. It was striking; I hadn’t seen it in the UK. Now #vaccination rates are slipping, it’s back. It’s highly infectious & risks deadly complications both during acute infection & long term. #VaccinesWork. #IDSky 🧪

Biro sketch of a brother and sister with measles. Queen Elizabeth Central Hospital, Blantyre, Malawi, 2004

Philippa Matthews@pippa-matt· Apr 19

#WorldLiverDay - highlighting this essential but often overlooked organ, synonymous in different cultures with courage, growth & integrity. We work for better outcomes in viral #hepatitis #HBV. #MedSky #LiverSky 🧪 @britishlivertrust.bsky.social @worldhepalliance.bsky.social @easlnews.bsky.social

Poster by the British Liver Trust, reads 'Hepatitis... Break the Silence. Time to meet the WHO 2030 Elimination goals'

Philippa Matthews@pippa-matt· Apr 14

It was very special today to visit this physical & metaphorical oasis created for and by people experiencing #homelessness in #London. Planting, coffee, podiatry, haircuts, art, & a #library and #museum of stories. A place of community and safety. More to follow, I hope! ❤️🌸 @ourmoh.bsky.social

Photo of the museum of homelessness in London- a garden full of blossom, spring bulbs and a flourishing pond. Most biodiverse corner of Finsbury Park. Greenhouse in use for haircuts!

Philippa Matthews@pippa-matt· Mar 25

A first trip to #Lyon this week to discuss viral #hepatitis, esp strides towards #cure (& ongoing barriers, biological, & others). Great community, lots of interesting new data, & special recognition of fabulous early career contributors 📊 🦠🧪🌍 #LiverSky @anrs-mie.bsky.social @ice-hbv.bsky.social

Photo of Institut Lumière, Lyon - which hosted our meeting. First time presenting on a cinema screen!

Photo inside the auditorium with welcome to the HBV cure workshop on the big screen

Title slide ‘dialing down viraemia: diverse treatment outcomes in people living with hepatitis B’

Philippa Matthews@pippa-matt· Mar 24

Very proud to release this work! - huge collaboration to assess #HBV #epidemiology ( #infection & #immunity) in a large population study in #SouthAfrica. High prevalence, high #treatment need, low #vaccine mediated protection. @crick.ac.uk @uclnews.bsky.social @ahri-news.bsky.social 🧪 #MedSky

Schematic cartoon to show the domains of the #EVOLVE study of HBV in KwaZulu Natal, South Africa, (1) Social sciences and public engagement, (2) epidemiology (the topic of this paper), (2) Clinical characteristics, (4) Lab studies (look out for more papers), (5) Informing pathways to clinical care.

Photograph of some members of the HBV EVOLVE study team meeting in Mtubatuba, South Africa

Philippa Matthews@pippa-matt· Mar 5

Excellent work led by Ricky Sinharay showing cost-effectiveness of expanding #HBV treatment, which supports scale-up to reduce complications & mortality 🧪 @england.nhs.uk @royalberkshospital.bsky.social @easlnews.bsky.social @who.int #LiverSky #MedSky #hepatitis #BASL fg.bmj.com/content/earl...

Philippa Matthews@pippa-matt· Feb 11

Proud to be part of this inspiring team delivering #research & implementation for #hepatitisB #HBV in the lab, in #clinic and for #PublicHealth across disciplines & continents. #WomenInSTEM #STEM #science #MedSky 🧪 @crick.ac.uk @ahri-news.bsky.social #InternationalDayofWomenAndGirlsinScience

Collage of pictures showing our team activities in clinic, comms and education

Collage of pictures showing our team building activities and meetings

Collage of photos showing team members in the UK, South Africa and Ghana

Philippa Matthews@pippa-matt· Feb 6

A protocol for 'MoLo' #liver #health project for the #Mongolian community in #London is now on line: a template for combining #education, healthcare & #research. wellcomeopenresearch.org/articles/11-72 #HBV #HIV #LiverSky #IDSky #MedSky 🧪 @crick.ac.uk @uclnews.bsky.social @emilymartyn.bsky.social

Photo of researchers from the Francis Crick Institute leading the liver screening event.

Find & Treat vans from the UCL inclusion health team to provide safe and secure space for taking blood tests in the community.

Community members engage in discussion and provide informed consent for participation in the project. Photos with consent.

Philippa Matthews@pippa-matt· Jan 19

Our #liver #health project ‘MoLo’ for the #Mongolian Community in #London: #education, assessment for #diabetes, metabolic liver disease #MASLD, #HIV & viral #hepatitis, & linkage to care. Huge team effort with brilliant engagement. @who.int @crick.ac.uk @ucl.ac.uk #HBV #HCV #LiverSky #MedSky 🧪🇲🇳

MoLo project team photo by the University College London inclusion health outreach van with the Mongolian Community Organisation hosting the project.

Team members set up in advance for point of care testing

Kit for point of care testing for HIV, HBV, HCV and syphilis

Philippa Matthews@pippa-matt· Dec 26

@decappeal.bsky.social dec.org.uk

Philippa Matthews@pippa-matt· Dec 4

It’s a crucial moment to say this again, loudly: #vaccines cause adults. Let’s keep causing adults. 🧪 #HBV #NoHep #vaccineswork #MedSky #HepSky #IDSky #PublicHealth @who.int @gavi.org @altcdc.altgov.info @worldhepalliance.bsky.social

Picture of mug with big text Vaccines cause adults’

Philippa Matthews@pippa-matt· Dec 3

Thanks @kevinmckenna.co.uk for inspiring reflections on #HIV… views from the coal face of lived experience, healthcare delivery & politics… a potent cocktail! We need more voices, commitment to ongoing advocacy, & funding for #research & #implementation. #WorldAIDSDay @crick.ac.uk @england.nhs.uk 🧪

Photo of Kevin McKenna presenting for World AIDS Day at the Francis Crick Institute in London

Philippa Matthews@pippa-matt· Dec 3

Congratulations to the Bishop group @crick.ac.uk for an inspiring #WorldAIDSDay event this week. Personal stories, #stigma, #treatment, #PrEP, #healthcare, wellbeing, #ageing, #research & partnerships… a mosaic of reflections. We have achieved a lot, but more still to be done. #HIV #MedSky #IDSky 🧪