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Email

atho@unimelb.edu.au

Credentials


Position
Professor, Gastroenterology
Department of Medicine
Education
PhD
University of Melbourne
Bachelors Degree
University of Melbourne
Bachelors Degree (Honours)
The University of Melbourne
ORCID

0000-0001-9882-0071

Prof Alexander Thompson

Professor, Gastroenterology
Department of Medicine

773 Scholarly works
13 Projects

HIGHLIGHTS

  • 2026

    Journal article

    Very low energy ketogenic diet vs. Mediterranean diet for MASLD: Superior steatosis reduction in a randomised pilot study
    DOI: 10.1016/j.jhepr.2026.101787
  • 2026

    Journal article

    Comment on AASLD ISDA Practice Guideline on treatment of chronic hepatitis B (2025 Update)
    DOI: 10.1097/HEP.0000000000001582
  • 2026

    Journal article

    Response to Comment on: "Hepatitis B virus reactivation following T-cell engager therapy in multiple myeloma despite negative hepatitis B core antibody serology: implications for screening in patients with hematological malignancies"
    DOI: 10.3324/haematol.2025.289053
  • 2026

    Journal article

    Safety, feasibility, and dose-dependent metabolic effects of endoscopic duodenal pulsed electric field therapy in adults with type 2 diabetes: Results from two multicentre proof-of-concept studies
    DOI: 10.1111/dom.70533
  • 2026

    Research grants (ARC, NHMRC, MRFF)

    Application of Machine Learning and Spatial Transcriptomics for the Endoscopic and Histologic Detection of IBD Dysplasia
  • 2022

    Research Grant

    Early Detection and Monitoring of Hepatocellular Carcinoma Using Liquid Biopsies
  • 2021

    Research grants (ARC, NHMRC, MRFF)

    The IC3 Trial: Identifying Cirrhosis and Liver Cancer in Primary Care
Alexander Thompson

Latest Honours,
Awards and Fellowships


2018
NHMRC Fellowship (NHMRCF)
2016
Hepatitis Testing Innovation Contest World Health Organization
2015
Hepatitis Hero Hepatitis Victoria
2013
NHMRC Fellowship (NHMRCF)

RECENT SCHOLARLY WORKS

  • 2026

    Journal article

    Reflex Testing for Hepatitis D Infection: A Unique Opportunity to Reduce Hepatitis D-Related Chronic Liver Disease Deaths in Australia
    DOI: 10.5694/mja2.70170
  • 2026

    Journal article

    The diagnosis and management of portal hypertension in cirrhosis: The Gastroenterological Society of Australia consensus.
    DOI: 10.1097/HC9.0000000000000934
  • 2026

    Journal article

    Anti-HBs Immune Complex Levels: A Novel Marker of Hepatitis Flare Following Nucleos(t)ide Analog Withdrawal in HBeAg-negative Chronic Hepatitis B
    DOI: 10.1093/infdis/jiaf569
  • 2026

    Journal article

    The Hepatitis C Cascade of Care for Opioid Agonist Therapy Recipients in Australia
    DOI: 10.1093/cid/ciaf352
  • 2026

    Journal article

    A Costing Analysis of a Nurse- and Peer-Led Mobile Model of Hepatitis C Care Adjacent to the Community Corrections Setting.
    DOI: 10.1093/ofid/ofag135
  • 2026

    Journal article

    Early-Stage Australian HCC Patients Treated at Tertiary Centres Show Comparable Survival Across Metropolitan and Non-Metropolitan Residency
    DOI: 10.3390/livers6010002

RECENT PROJECTS

  • 2023

    Research grants (ARC, NHMRC, MRFF)

    Identifying Advanced Liver Fibrosis in Primary Care
  • 2014

    Research Grant

    A Study of Treatment Discontinuation for Chronic Hepatitis B Patients

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