Vinood B. Patel, BSc, PhD, FHEA, FRSC, is currently Professor in Clinical Biochemistry at the University of Westminster, London. Dr Patel studied Pharmacology from the University of Portsmouth and his PhD in protein metabolism from King’s College London in 1997. His postdoctoral work was carried out at Wake Forest University Baptist Medical School, USA studying alterations to hepatic mitochondrial ribosomes. Professor Patel is a nationally and internationally recognized scientist in the Hepatology field. Professor Patel has worked in this field for over 30 years. He strives to understand the mechanisms involved in liver pathology, metabolic disorders, oxidative stress, and to study novel therapeutic approaches; through this knowledge how this will translate to improved patient outcomes and diagnostic investigation. Thus, at the heart of his studies is the impact on patient care, either through a change in clinical practice, treatment, clinical investigation and policy. Professor Patel has and has edited several biomedical books related to nutrition in health and disease, and this is well versed in a range of disciplines and fields which differentiates himself from others in the field. Professor Patel has published over 170 articles, including 75 as first or last author, in a number of journals, including World Journal of Hepatology, World Journal of Biological Chemistry, World Journal of Gastroenterology, Journal of Biological Chemistry, Free Radical Biology & Medicine, Antioxidants, Methods in Molecular Biology, FASEB, Alcoholism: Clinical and Experimental Research. He has presented at international conferences including, 7th Global MASLD Congress 2024 (Mitochondrial targets of MASLD); 6th Global NASH (2023), London (Innovation capable of tackling NASH); Metabolic Syndrome, Diabetes & NAFLD Congress, London 2020 (Mechanisms involved in liver inflammation and fibrosis). According to Google Scholar the number of citations is 6566, and the H-index is 38. Professor Patel is a FELLOW of the Royal Society of Chemistry (December 2014-present); FELLOW of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA) (July 2005); MEMBER of the British Association for the Study of the Liver (BASL) (2010-present); MEMBER of Nutra-Ingredients, Association of Clinical Biochemists Forum, World Health Origanisation; MEMBER of the European Association for the Study of the Liver (EASL) (2012-2018); MEMBER of the Biochemical Society (2004-2010). Professor Patel is on the editorial board of Liver Research and Scientific Reports. He regularly peer-reviews a number of manuscripts (100+) for a variety of Journals as well as a grant reviewer for the MRC and BBSRC. Professor Patel has made important discoveries in the hepatology field, with reference to alcohol-associated liver disease and metabolic dysfunction associated steatotic liver disease, particularly related to mitochondrial injury and apoptosis. His research has identified the damaging effects of omega-6 fatty acids in causing liver injury, and the effects of alcohol toxicity in inducing mitochondrial dysfunction. Studies have also examined various biomarkers and algorithms that should be used throughout the different stages of liver disease development.I have extensive experience with both in vivo and in vitro studies that involve dietary manipulation and in clinical studies, involving children and alcoholic patients. As a senior academic member of staff i have extensive leadership skills as a programme leader, as a representative of various University committees, (business and knowledge exchange; professors and readers). I am responsible for the University's submission of UoA3 for REF2029, which is a hugely important task. Through the liaison with colleagues and industrial partners I am also responsible for developing a programme of professional short courses. I am active runner, participating in 5k and 10k events, an enthusiastic cyclist and enjoy going to the gym. I'm also a keen walker, particularly along the Welsh coastline.