Professional societies play a major role in medicine and science. These societies tend to be large, with well-developed administrative structures. An additional model, however, is based on small groups of experts who meet regularly in an egalitarian model, to discuss disease-specific scientific a…
It is with great sadness that EASL announces the passing of Prof. Roger Williams, a pioneer in liver disease and an inspiration to the world of hepatology. We send our sincere condolences to his family. His legacy spanning for nearly 60 years in all aspects of clinical hepatology has had a profou…
Every year, the World Hepatitis Day brings the world together to focus on the theme of raising awareness about the global burden of viral hepatitis (inflammation of the liver), and to advocate for real change. EASL calls on the global hepatology community to join forces with…
The curative potential of direct-acting antivirals (DAAs) for hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection have transformed hepatology in recent years. However, the challenge of identifying more people living with HCV remains, and further progress is needed with other forms of viral hepatitis. The Viral Hep…
ClarivateTM Analytics released the 2020 update of its Journal Citation Reports©, including the much anticipated 2019 impact factor. EASL’s flagship monthly journal, the Journal of Hepatology, achieved unprecedented results with a 2019 impact factor of 20.582, up from the 2018 score of 18.946. Gen…
This is the ideal opportunity for you to learn from some of the biggest names in hepatology and meet them in an engaging & interactive setting! See below the list with the “Meet the experts” sessions from the Digital ILC 2020. Non-invasive assessment in NAFLD…
EASL has been actively working to beat liver disease, including NAFLD & NASH, through its schools and key event, the NAFLD Summit. EASL has also developed a Policy Statement on the measures required to prevent and treat this common progressive condition. Globally, 1 in 4 people are living with fa…
Be a part of this innovative and engaging digital event for the liver community to connect and learn via cutting-edge content. Enjoy three days of immersive and lively exchanges at the Digital International Liver Congress™ 2020 from 27 to 29 August 2020. Enjoy the benefit of early fees and regist…
The EASL members’ General Assembly, usually held within the framework of the International Liver Congress™, will take place as an online meeting on Monday, 29 June 2020 at 17:00–19:00 CET. The General Assembly is a key opportunity for EASL members and the Governing Board to come together, to disc…
Given the continuing impact of the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic and resulting restrictions, EASL has decided to transition the onsite International Liver Congress™ 2020, planned for 25–28 August, to an immersive and exciting digital event – The Digital International Liver Congress™ 2020, which will be hel…
