Digital Liver Cancer Summit 2021: As the latest data suggests, liver cancer is now the third-most deadly cancer in the world, claiming nearly 1 million lives in 2020, the liver community takes robust action to tackle the burden posed by…
About EASL and the ALIVER Consortium The ALIVER Consortium of 11 institutions from seven European countries developed an innovative liver dialysis machine called Dialive™. This device helps the liver to regenerate naturally or, when that does not prove possible, keeps…
Researchers from EF Clif identify the causes that precipitate the onset of the most serious stage of cirrhosis: the syndrome of Acute-On-Chronic Liver Failure (ACLF). Barcelona, December 9, 2020 – A new investigation of the PREDICT study, which was led and…
AMRA Medical Research Results Support Strengthening Sarcopenia Guidelines AMRA Medical’s research publication in JHEP Reports details the link between MRI-based adverse muscle composition and NAFLD metabolic comordidity & poor function. Linköping, Sweden, October 28, 2020 AMRA’s research, in collaboration with…
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…
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.…
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…
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…