Young Investigators
About
Young Investigators (YIs) are hepatologists-in-training, up to 35 years old, and an integral part of the community of EASL members.
We are proud to play a part in their academic development and to facilitate collaborations among this new generation of academics and more seasoned clinicians and experts. The community is led by the Young Investigators Task Force, who are in charge of organising specific educational initiatives for young hepatologists.
Meet the Task Force
Aim
To cultivate a thriving, inclusive, and globally connected community of early and mid-career hepatology professionals, enabling young investigators to grow, excel, and contribute meaningfully to the advancement of liver science and clinical care.
- Promoting EASL Access and engagement
- Supporting career and professional development
- Recognising and elevating excellence
Explore the resources tailored to you
Past EASL Congress sessions
YI Webinar series
Discover the opportunities available for you
Fellowships
Are you a young scientist on a dynamic career path in hepatology? Are you exploring the next challenge, as you develop as a Young Investigator? Do you have novel, forward-looking research ideas that you are eager to implement?
Mentorships
The EASL Mentorships Programme was created to stimulate scientific exchange and personal, developmental relationships – notably with a more experienced and knowledgeable hepatologist guiding a Young Investigator through a crucial stage of their career path.
Emerging Leader Award
The EASL Emerging Leader Award is an annual award, dedicated specifically to young fellows. Every year, the EASL Governing Board and Young Investigators Task Force select two YI Awardees, based on their international liver research achievements.
Bursaries
EASL supports Young Investigators by helping them attend EASL meetings. We offer two types of bursaries to the presenting authors only of the best accepted abstracts who are aged 35 or younger and/or are still in training.
Become a member
Unlock the full potential of being part of the EASL
community. As a member, you’ll gain access to
exclusive resources, reduced event fees, top-tier
journals, and professional development opportunities designed to support your career in hepatology
Quotes
“Embarking on a leadership journey at EASL empowers you to drive innovation, shape the future of hepatology, and inspire the next generation—an opportunity for personal growth, collaboration, and lasting impact.”
Alternative Name
Leadership at EASL
“Embarking on a leadership journey at EASL empowers you to drive innovation, shape the future of hepatology, and inspire the next generation—an opportunity for personal growth, collaboration, and lasting impact.”
Debbie Shawcross, EASL Secretary General 2025-2026
