The recipient of the 2024 Daniel Alagille Award, Sarina Shabso, discusses her inspiring journey into the field of hepatology. Shabso’s path, from her early focus on skin regeneration to her groundbreaking research on genetic cholestatic diseases, showcases her dedication and innovative spirit, wh…
In an insightful conversation with EASL, Scott Waddell, the recipient of the 2023 Daniel Alagille Award, shares his journey into the field of hepatology. From his initial focus on cholangiocarcinoma to his pioneering work on polycystic liver disease, Waddell’s dedication and innovative approach h…
The EMA human medicines committee (CHMP) has recently issued a statement on Obeticholic acid for the treatment of Primary Biliary Cholangitis (PBC). The CHMP recommended to the European Commission that the market authorisation for Obeticholic acid in the European Union (EU) be revoked (https://ww…
• First patient enrolled at Hôpital Beaujon, Clichy, France • The COMBAT Trial is a multicenter, randomized, open-label, Phase II clinical trial in patients with decompensated cirrhosis Barcelona, Spain, 9th July 2024 – DECISION, an EU-funded research consortium in liver disease research, is plea…
The European Association for the Study of the Liver (EASL)is delighted to announce that JHEP Reports, its Open Access publication, achieved an impressive impact factor of 9.5 in the 2024 release of Journal Citation Reports (JCR) by Clarivate. This notable accomplishment underscores the journal’s …
The European Association for the Study of the Liver (EASL) is proud to announce that the Journal of Hepatology, its flagship publication, achieved an impact factor of 26.8 in the 2024 release of Journal Citation Reports (JCR) by Clarivate, solidifying its position as the premier journal in the fi…
The European Association for the Study of the Liver (EASL) is proud to announce the appointment of Prof. Vlad Ratziu as the new Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Hepatology, the premier publication in the field of liver research. This prestigious appointment was confirmed by the EASL Governing Bo…
Introducing the EASL Guidelines App – your indispensable mobile companion for accessing comprehensive and up-to-date clinical practice guidelines in hepatology. Developed by EASL, the European Association for the Study of the Liver, this app is meticulously designed to support healthcare professi…
The GENIAL project is dedicated to enhancing our understanding of the early stages of alcohol-related hepatocellular carcinoma (ALD-HCC) by integrating clinical hepatology expertise with artificial intelligence (AI). This innovative initiative, as explained by project coordinator Eric Trépo, aims…
THRIVE is an EU-founded initiative that brings together a strong and multidisciplinary team with 13 partners, from 8 countries, with complementary expertise in liver cancer research and in the use of cutting-edge technologies. The overall aim of the THRIVE project is to improve the outcome of bot…
