Iām Jake š
Iām an NIHR Academic Clinical Lecturer in paediatric hepatology at the University of Birmingham. I am working to understand the mechanisms of biliary inflammation and fibrosis. This includes conditions such as biliary atresia and primary sclerosing cholangitis.
I also read a lot of non-fiction and write about trying to figure out how to lead a meaningful life as a clinician.
Work as a clinician is challenging. Life can be complex. However, I believe that I can make a positive impact, though it will not be easy. At the same time, I want to have a life rich with joy and fulfillment. These are not new questions and I’m learning from others who have thought about these problems.
I read broadly on these topics and share summaries of the books. I also share my research, my own thoughts integrating these topics and resources that I hope will be of use to others.
Bio
I was born and lived on Guernsey until going to medical school at the University of Birmingham, where I graduated top of my year and with the Vice-Chancellor’s Award, the highest prize in the university. I have since worked as an NHS doctor in Leeds and Cambridge, training as a paediatrician. I undertook a Wellcome Trust funded PhD in Cambridge 2018-2021 and then moved to Birmingham for paediatric hepatology training in 2022. To date, I have published over 40 papers (H-index 22, as of March ’23).
In 2023 I was appointed as an NIHR Academic Clinical Lecturer at the University of Birmingham; so I now spend 50% time doing clinical work and 50% doing research. I am working at the Centre for Liver Research to understand the cellular causes of inflammation and scarring in cholestatic liver diseases.
Starting in 2013, I have written and developed a programme of revision courses for medical students with One 2 One Medicine. I am a mentor for the Social Mobility Foundation and have taken the Giving What We Can pledge to donate >10% of my earnings to effective charities. I am a ultra-runner, live in Birmingham (UK), and have two children.
P.s.
If you want to get in touch, just drop me an email or message on Twitter / Linkedin / Instagram. I’m always keen to support trainees interested in clinical-academic careers through one-off chats or mentoring long-term.
Funding
I am very grateful to by funded by grants from The Royal Society, Guts UK, BSPGHAN, ESPGHAN, and NIHR. I was previously funded by the Children’s Liver Disease Foundation, Wellcome Trust, EASL, and the European Society for Paediatric Research.
Dr. Jake P. Mann, Academic Clinical Lecturer is funded by NIHR. The views expressed in these posts are those of the author(s) and not necessarily those of the NIHR, Birmingham Women’s and Children’s NHS Foundation Trust, NHS or the UK Department of Health and Social Care.