Leadership & Governance
Governing Board
The elected strategic leadership body of EASL, responsible for setting the Association’s direction, overseeing its operations, and ensuring its mission to advance liver health through science, education, and advocacy is achieved.
Secretary General
Vice-Secretary
Treasurer
Educational Councillor
Public Health Councillor
External Affairs Councillor
Scientific Committee Chair
Scientific Committee members
Management Committee
The operational committee that translates the Governing Board’s strategy into action, overseeing the implementation of decisions, advising on governance, and managing the Association’s resources and day-to-day affairs.
Secretary General
Vice-Secretary
Treasurer
Educational Councillor
Public Health Councillor
External Affairs Councillor
Scientific Committee Chair
Educational Committee
A specialist committee dedicated to developing and monitoring a high-quality educational portfolio, supporting the continuous professional development of hepatologists, scientists, allied health professionals, and patients worldwide.
Educational Councillor
Educational Committee members
Policy, Public Health, and Advocacy Committee
A specialist committee that provides scientific and policy guidance to advance EASL’s public affairs goals, working to influence health policy, raise the profile of liver disease, and improve standards of care at the European level.
Public Health Councillor
Policy, Public Health, and Advocacy Committee members
Ethics & Compliance Committee
An independent committee that safeguards the integrity of EASL’s activities by reviewing clinical guideline panels for potential bias, upholding the Code of Conduct, and responding to concerns about the conduct of the Association’s representatives and members.
Ethics & Compliance Committee Chair
Ethics & Compliance Committee Members
AI Task Force
A dedicated group of experts guiding EASL’s strategic approach to artificial intelligence in hepatology, spanning research, education, clinical decision-making, and responsible use. The Task Force advises the Governing Board on harnessing AI’s potential to improve diagnosis, personalise patient care, and transform how knowledge is created and shared across the liver disease community.
AI Task Force Members
Basic Science Task Force
A dedicated group of experts championing the vital role of basic and translational research in advancing the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of liver disease. The Task Force bridges the gap between laboratory science and clinical practice by bringing cutting-edge research findings to the wider EASL community and designing dedicated scientific sessions at EASL Congress.
Basic Science Task Force Members
Nurses & Allied Health Professionals Task Force
A dedicated group of experts championing the vital role of basic and translational research in advancing the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of liver disease. The Task Force bridges the gap between laboratory science and clinical practice by bringing cutting-edge research findings to the wider EASL community and designing dedicated scientific sessions at EASL Congress.
Nurses & Allied Health Professional Task Force Chair
Nurses & Allied Health Professional Task Force Members
Pharmacy Task Force
The mission of the EASL Pharmacy Task Force is to foster multidisciplinary collaboration and enhance pharmaceutical care for patients affected by liver diseases. Our goal is to connect pharmacy professionals, including pharmacists and pharmacy technicians actively involved in liver disease management, creating a dynamic network to share best practices, improve clinical outcomes, and advance pharmaceutical care across Europe. Doing this on a European scale will allow us to target areas where this is yet to be fostered, supporting the EASL Governing Board and EASL Office in achieving the organisation’s overarching goals.
Pharmacy Task Force Chair
Pharmacy Task Force Members
Young Investigators Task Force
The EASL Young Investigators Task Force exists to support early and mid-career hepatology professionals by lowering barriers to participation in EASL activities, fostering an inclusive and globally connected community, and creating clear pathways into the heart of EASL.
Through tailored education, mentoring, and peer support, the Task Force helps young members develop their careers, stay at the forefront of advances in liver science, and build lasting connections across the hepatology community.
The YI Task Force also recognises and celebrates outstanding emerging talent, showcasing their achievements across EASL platforms and preparing the next generation for leadership roles in academia and hepatology.
Young Investigators Task Force Chair
Young Investigators Task Force Members
Journal of Hepatology Editorial Team
Journal of Hepatology is the leading publication in the field of liver disease and EASL’s flagship journal.
Editor-in-Chief
Co-editors
Associate Editors
Specialist Consultants
Web and Social Media Editor
Breakthroughs Beyond the Journal
Editor Emeritus
Editor Emeritus (1995 - 1999)
Munich, Germany
JHEP Reports Editorial Team
JHEP Reports is an open access journal of the European Association for the Study of the Liver (EASL) and a companion journal to the highly respected Journal of Hepatology.
Editor-in-Chief
Co-editors
Associate Editors
AI Associate Editors
Editor Emeritus
EASL Office
An independent committee that safeguards the integrity of EASL’s activities by reviewing clinical guideline panels for potential bias, upholding the Code of Conduct, and responding to concerns about the conduct of the Association’s representatives and members.
Executive team
Association & Community Services
Business Development
Education & Science
Events & Operations
Finance & Administration
Journal of Hepatology
Operations & General Services
Policy, Public Health & Advocacy
Scientific Programme
