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Announcement
of Future APASL Meetings
APASL STC 2026 Kumamoto
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Theme
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Liver
Cancer Control – Ending Hepatitis, Halting MASLD/MAFLD –
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Dates
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September
18-19, 2026
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City
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Kumamoto,
Japan
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President
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Dr.
Yasuhito Tanaka
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URL
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https://www.apasl-stc2026kumamoto.org/
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STC 202
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The Asian
Pacific Association for the Study of the Liver (APASL) Single Topic
Conference (STC) 2026 Kumamoto
“Liver
Cancer Control: Ending Hepatitis, Halting MASLD/MAFLD”
September
18–19, 2026, Kumamoto, Japan.
Dear
Colleagues,
On
behalf of the Organizing Committee, it is our great pleasure to invite
you to the Asian Pacific Association for the Study of the Liver (APASL)
Single Topic Conference (STC) 2026 Kumamoto, which will be held on September
18–19, 2026, in the vibrant and historically rich city of Kumamoto,
Japan. We are delighted to welcome you to this dynamic city, renowned for
its cultural heritage, natural beauty, and warm hospitality.
The
scientific program will feature invited lectures, plenary sessions,
symposia, and free paper presentations, all focusing on the theme "Liver
Cancer Control: Ending Hepatitis, Halting MASLD/MAFLD". The
program is designed to provide the latest advancements and innovative
perspectives for hepatologists, fostering the exchange of cutting-edge
research and clinical insights.
We
warmly encourage the submission of abstracts for both oral and poster
presentations. Excellent papers will be awarded as
"Presidential Award", "Investigator Award",
"International Travel Award" or "IASL-AHF-APASL Joint
Research Award". We welcome all categories of hepatology-related
abstracts, including case reports, and anticipate a robust response that
will spark engaging and productive discussions.
In addition,
to encourage participation by a wide range of attendees, the registration fee has been set at a relatively
affordable level. Advance registration is available at the
following URL.
We would be
most grateful if you could share this information with your colleagues
and trainees in your department!
Pre-Registration
Site URL https://www.apasl-stc2026kumamoto.org/reg.html
Kumamoto,
known for its stunning landscapes, historic Kumamoto Castle, and easy
access to scenic spots such as Mt. Aso and the hot springs of Kurokawa,
offers an ideal setting for both scientific exchange and cultural
exploration. We sincerely hope you will take this opportunity to
experience the unique charm of Kumamoto while engaging with leading
experts from around the globe. https://kumamoto.guide/en/
We
look forward to your participation in APASL STC 2026 Kumamoto and to
welcoming you in person for an unforgettable and inspiring meeting.
With
warmest regards,
Yasuhito Tanaka, MD. PhD. President of APASL STC
2026 Kumamoto
Chief Professor, Department of Gastroenterology
and Hepatology, Faculty of Life Sciences, Kumamoto University
Kumamoto City embodies the rich culture, natural
beauty, and stimulating flavors of Kyushu. Explore iconic attractions and
restorative hot-spring baths, authentic eateries and shopping streets
bustling with local warmth, or hop on a train for easy day-trip access to
almost any other Kyushu destination. Connect with Kumamoto, and uncover
Kyushu!
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APASL STC 2026 Almaty
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Theme
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Liver
Diseases and Pregnancy
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Dates
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October
8-9, 2026
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City
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Almaty,
Kazakhstan
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President
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Dr.
Alexander Nersesov
Dr.
Hasmik Ghazinyan
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URL
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https://www.qasl.kz/apasl-2026/
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APASL STC 2026 Dhaka
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Theme
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MAFLD:
Evidence-based, Multidisciplinary Approach in the Era of Targeted Therapy
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Dates
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December
5-6, 2026
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City
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Dhaka,
Bangladesh
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President
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Dr.
Shahinul Alam
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URL
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https://apasl-stc2026dhaka.org/
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APASL STC 2026 Dhaka Website Now
Available!
URL
https://apasl-stc2026dhaka.org/
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APASL STC 2027
Bishkek
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Theme
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MASLD/MAFLD
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Dates
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May 28-29, 2027
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City
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Bishkek,
Kyrgyzstan
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President
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Dr.
Nurgul Toktogulova
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APASL STC 2027 Kaohsiung
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Theme
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MASLD/MAFLD
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Dates
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June 25-27, 2027
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City
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Kaohsiung,
Taiwan
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President
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Dr.
Chia-Yen Dai
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APASL STC 2027 Danang
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Theme
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From
Chronic Liver Disease to HCC
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Dates
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July
23-24, 2027
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City
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Danang,
Vietnam
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President
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Dr.
Le Trung Hai
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URL
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To
be announced.
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APASL STC 2027 Chongqing
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Theme
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Clinical
Application of Liver Imaging in A.I. Era
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Dates
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October
8-10, 2027
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City
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Chongqing,
China
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President
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Dr.
Jinjun Chen
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APASL STC 2027 Karachi
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Theme
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Viral
Hepatitis–MAFLD Overlap: Defining Pathways for Integrated Management
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Dates
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December, 2027
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City
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Karachi,
Pakistan
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President
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Dr. Amna Subhan
Butt
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URL
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To be
announced.
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Annual Meeting 2028 Seoul
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Theme
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Harmony
and Global Synergy in Hepatology
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Dates
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April
13-16, 2028
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City
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Seoul,
South Korea
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President
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Dr.
Yoon Jun Kim
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Annual Meeting 2029 Singapore
Call for APASL Awards 2027
Dear APASL
members and colleagues,
It is a great
pleasure to announce you that APASL will call for application of the APASL
Named Award and Rising Star Award which will be included in the scientific
program of the next APASL Annual Meeting.
Following is
the information regarding the application for the Awards.
We are looking
forward your application!
Named
Awards
1) APASL
Okuda-Omata Distinguished Award
2) APASL
Powell-Sarin Achievement Award
3) APASL
Lesmana-Sollano Great Mentor Award
APASL will
offer USD 5,000 for each.
<Selection
Criteria for Named Awards>
Presenters
will be selected based upon the following criteria
- High original scientific research
and achievements in a given area of liver diseases
- Continuous Contribution to APASL
Activities
- Leadership role in academics and
science in the field of Hepatology
- Persons with at least ten papers
in Hepatology International, including five papers with his/her name
as the first or as the correspondence author will be considered
Rising Star
Award (Within 20 Presenters)
APASL will
offer USD 2,000 for each.
<Selection
Criteria for Rising Star Award>
Presenters
will be selected based upon the following criteria
- Active scientific research in the
field of Hepatology in process
- Willingness to contribute APASL
activities
- Continuous attendance to APASL
activities
- Age younger than 40 years
- Persons with at least five papers
in Hepatology International, including three papers with his/her name
as the first or as the correspondence author will be considered
How to
submit a nomination?
Please access
the following and submit to APASL Secretariat-Tokyo by Email attachment.
Application Form
Following
materials are required to be submitted for your application:
- Completed and signed application
form (downloadable by above URL)
- Current Curriculum Vitae and
bibliography of applicant
- Summary of your presentation
- Portrait (Photo of your face) by
image data file (JPEG or GIF)
Please
complete following sections.
- If a section does not pertain to
you, mark as N/A (not applicable).
Selection
process:
<Schedule>
The
announcement to APASL members by APASL secretariat.
Application
submission deadline is three months before the next Annual Meeting.
Selection will
take place in the APASL Steering Committee Meeting.
The result
will be notified to the awardees along with the instruction of presentation
for preparation in the next APASL Annual Meeting.
The Past Awardees:
We look forward to receiving your application!
Further information will be announced at our APASL
official website and SNSs!
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Phone: +81-3-5312-7686
Fax: +81-3-5312-7687
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