From ground-breaking discoveries to the Nobel Prize 2020, hepatology is cutting edge. This autumn, EASL has a crop of exciting fellowships on offer, to foster the next generation of bright minds. Are you a young scientist on a dynamic career…
5 October 2020 The Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine 2020 has been awarded jointly to Harvey J. Alter, Michael Houghton, and Charles M. Rice for the discovery of hepatitis C virus The 2020 Nobel Prize for Physiology and Medicine…
An international study led by researchers at Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has shown that patients with cirrhosis are at increased risk of dying as a result of COVID-19. Oxford, October 6, 2020 – The study, published in the…
19 September 2020 EASL is part of a joint initiative on the impact of COVID-19 on liver transplantation, aiming to explore how patients, healthcare professionals, and liver transplant centres across the world are affected – in their clinical care and…
This week, 7-13 September, marks the 2020 Global Week for Action on NCDs (non-communicable diseases). The campaign draws on energy, inspiration, determination, optimism, and outrage to focus efforts on ensuring NCD prevention and control get the attention and action they…
It is with great sadness that EASL announces the passing of Prof. Christiaan Hendrik (Chris) Gips, a pioneer in liver transplantation, patient empowerment, and education in the field of hepatology. His work was characterised by great vision and intelligence. Prof…
EASL’s Digital ILC 2020 was the 55th iteration of a flagship annual congress – a firmly rooted and longstanding tradition that evolved into a sparkling virtual event. Over half a century has passed since the first EASL meeting was held…
At Digital ILC 2020, EASL is launching a policy paper with its accompanying lay summary about drug use and the global hepatitis C elimination goal. WHO has set a goal of eliminating the hepatitis C virus (HCV) by 2030 but…
At Digital ILC 2020, EASL planned to give a Recognition Award to Prof. Roger Williams to honour his lifelong contribution to hepatology. Sadly, Prof. Williams passed away just a month before he was to receive it. He had already recorded…
I am proud to welcome you to this immersive event and for continuing to share knowledge and the very latest in research. This innovative congress is bringing members of the worldwide liver community together to: LEARN, INTERACT AND SHARE. Thank…