About APASL
Ever since its inception, in August 1978 in Singapore, APASL (Asian Pacific Association for the Study of the Liver) never looks back but stick to its goal towards advancing the science and practice of Hepatology.
Today it is one of the leading associations based on investigation and treatment of liver diseases in the world and the largest scientific body that upholds the standards and profession, research and create improved treatment methods for millions of liver patients particularly in the entire Asia Pacific Region.
APASL’s main objectives are to promote the latest scientific advancement and education of hepatology science, exchange of information and the development of consensus, encourage the practice of medicine in liver diseases and also coordinate scientific studies between various scientists and clinicians throughout the region.
We hold scientific educational symposia/ conferences developed by leading hepatologists periodically. Our events feature expert speakers presenting the finest data in the most happening topics of liver diseases with high quality scientific technical presentations, followed by varied supporting program.
Each of our events intended to meet the growing demands of hepatology as core medical specialty and offers participants the right platform to exchange research, discuss outcomes, and interact with colleagues, focused on liver diseases. Our members include all medical professionals dedicated to hepatology — its research, practice and care. We cover the region from Manchuria in the North, to Australia in the South, to the Pacific Islands in the East and Iran in the West. Our members are elected on their documented scientific publications.
Mentoring, sharing of knowledge and dedication to professional growth and development are among the core values of APASL and its members.
| Official name | The Asian Pacific Association for the Study of the Liver |
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Steering Committee
1. Chairman
Dr. Shiv K Sarin
New Delhi
2. President
Dr. Jacob George
Sydney
3. Immediate Past President
Dr. Necati Ormeci
Istanbul
4. President Elect
Dr. Yoon Jun Kim
Seoul
5. Secretary General-cum-Treasurer
Dr. Manoj Kumar Sharma
New Delhi
6. Past Presidents
Dr. Jose Sollano
Manila
Dr. Masao Omata
Tokyo
Dr. Dong Jin Suh
Seoul
Dr. George Lau
HongKong
Dr. Ji-Dong Jia
Beijing
Dr. Teerha Piratvisuth
Hat-Yai
Dr. Jia-Horng Kao
Taipei
Dr. Darrell Crawford
Brisbane
Dr. A. Kadir Dokmeci
Ankara
Dr. Osamu Yokosuka
Chiba
Dr. Jinlin Hou
Guangzhou
Dr. Barjesh C. Sharma
New Delhi
Dr. Diana A. Payawal
Manila
Dr. Rino Gani
Jakarta
Dr. Tawesak Tanwandee
Bangkok
Dr. Jin Mo Yang
Seoul
Dr. Han-Chieh Lin
Taipei
Dr. Shuichiro Shiina
Tokyo
Dr. Lai Wei
Beijing
7. Chairpersons of Various Committees
Education Committee
Ethics and Guidelines Committee
Dr. Barjesh C. Sharma
New Delhi
Finance Committee
Dr. A. Kadir Dokmeci
Ankara
International Liaison
Dr. Shiv K Sarin
New Delhi
Public Health Committee
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Scientific Program Committee
Dr. Osamu Yokosuka
Chiba
Executive Council
1. President
Dr. Jacob George
Sydney
2. Immediate Past President
Dr. Necati Ormeci
Istanbul
3. President Elect
Dr. Yoon Jun Kim
Seoul
4. Secretary General-cum-Treasurer
Dr. Manoj Kumar Sharma
New Delhi
5. Executive Council
Dr. Sang Hoon Ahn
Seoul
Dr. Elizabeth Powell
Brisbane
Dr. Jian Zhou
Shanghai
Dr. Amna Subhan Butt
Karachi
Dr. Ajay Duseja
Chandigarh
Dr. Phunchai Charatcharoenwitthaya
Bangkok
Dr. Qin Ning
Wuhan
Dr. Shuntaro Obi
Tokyo
Dr. Hakan Şenturk
Istanbul
Dr. Ming-Lung Yu
Kaohsiung
Committees
| Education Committee | Dr. Lai Wei(Chair) |
|---|---|
| Dr. Jinlin Hou | |
| Scientific Program Committee | Dr. Osamu Yokosuka(Chair) |
| Dr. Ian Homer Y. Cua | |
| Dr. Diana Alcantara-Payawal | |
| Dr. Han-Chieh Lin | |
| Dr. Alexander Thompson | |
| Guideline Committee | Dr. Manoj K. Sharma(Chair) |
| Dr. Shuichiro Shiina | |
| Dr. Shahab Abid | |
| Financial Committee | Dr. A Kadir Dokmeci(Chair) |
| Dr. Osamu Yokosuka | |
| Public Health Committee | Dr. Ghazinyan Hasmik |
| Dr. Tawesak Tanwandee | |
| International Liaison | Dr. Shiv K Sarin(Chair) |
| Dr. Changmin Kim | |
| Dr. Necati Ormeci | |
| Dr. Barjesh C. Sharma |
Working Parties
| Chronic Hepatitis B | Dr. Y F Liaw | (Chairperson) |
|---|---|---|
| Chronic Hepatitis C | Dr. G McCaughan Dr. M Omata |
(Chairperson) (Co-chairperson) |
| Acute on Chronic Liver Diseases | Dr. S K Sarin Dr. R Jalan |
(Chairperson) (Co-chairperson) |
| Portal Hypertension | Dr. S K Sarin Dr. J Sollano |
(Chairperson) (Co-chairperson) |
| HCC | Dr. M Omata Dr. S K Sarin |
(Chairperson) (Co-chairperson) |
Advisors
| Country | Name |
|---|---|
| Australia | Dr. Geoff McCaughan |
| Australia | Dr. Darrell HG Crawford |
| Australia | Dr. Lawrie Powell |
| Australia | Dr. William D Reed |
| Bangladesh | Dr. Mobin Khan |
| China | Dr. Hui Zhuang |
| Hong Kong | Dr. George Lau |
| India | Dr. Yogesh Chawla |
| India | Dr. Veena Malhotra |
| Indonesia | Dr. Laurentius A Lesmana |
| Korea | Dr. Boo Sung Kim |
| Korea | Dr. Hyo Suk Lee |
| Korea | Dr. Dong Jin Suh |
| Mongolia | Dr. Amarsanaa Jazag |
| Pakistan | Dr. Saeed Hamid |
| Pakistan | Dr. Wasim Jafri |
| Philippines | Dr. Marilyn O Arguillas |
| Philippines | Dr. Jose Sollano |
| Singapore | Dr. Wan Cheng Chow |
| Taiwan | Dr. Mei Hwei Chang |
| Taiwan | Dr. Yun Fan Liaw |
| Thailand | Dr. Termchai Chainuvati |
| Thailand | Dr. Anuchit Chutaputti |
| Turkey | Dr. Nurdan Tozun |
| Vietnam | Dr. Ha Van Mao |