The Asian Pacific Association for the Study of the Liver [APASL]

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Call for Abstracts of APASL-ONCOLOGY 2026 TOKYO!

Call for Abstracts of APASL-ONCOLOGY 2026 TOKYO!

APASL-ONCOLOGY 2026 TOKYO Abstract submission deadline has been extended until January 20, 2026 !  https://www.apasl.info/wp-apasl/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/f1d9ce63a105a76047a73f8c42cbbb96.mp4 Dear Colleagues, A Happy New Year! I hope this message finds you well, and I would like to extend my sincere best wishes to you for a successful and fulfilling year ahead. First of all, I would like to express my deepest appreciation for your continued dedication to APASL and its scientific activities. It is grateful to announce you the APASL-ONCOLOGY 2026 TOKYO will be held on April 2–3, 2026, at the University of Tokyo. And now we are calling for free papers. While we have received a strong number of abstracts to date, further … [Read more]

APASL 2026 Istanbul / Regarding Your Participation in Artificial Intelligence Studies

APASL 2026 Istanbul / Regarding Your Participation in Artificial Intelligence Studies

Subject: APASL 2026 Istanbul / Regarding Your Participation in Artificial Intelligence Studies AI BASED STU0DY LİNK https://forms.gle/4zvddwNak8J6ckeJ8   On behalf of the Organizing Committee of the 35th APASL Congress (APASL 2026 Istanbul), which will be held in Istanbul on 22–25 April 2026, we are honored to invite you to participate in four studies on Artificial Intelligence (AI) that will be conducted and subsequently presented at the congress.   Study 1 Topic: Can we predict the development of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) in the course of chronic hepatitis, liver cirrhosis, and hepatocellular carcinoma using artificial intelligence? Can an AI-mediated scoring system be developed to predict HCC development in these diseases? Study 2 … [Read more]

APASL STC 2026 Almaty will be held on October 8-9, 2026 !!

APASL STC 2026 Almaty will be held on October 8-9, 2026 !!

With the theme of ” Liver Diseases and Pregnancy “, APASL STC 2026 Almaty will be held on October 8-9, 2026 !! We are thrilled to welcome you all to the beautiful city of Almaty !! Please wait for the detailed information about abstract submission and registration !!

Invitation to APASL Hepatology Webinar

Invitation to APASL Hepatology Webinar

Highlight of  “Hepatology International” Episode 9-4   Viral Hepatitis Friday,  December 19, 2025 at 17:00 (UTC/GMT +08:00) Asia/Beijing Time It is our great pleasure to invite you to participate in the Asian Pacific Association for the Study of Liver (APASL) Hepatology Webinar Episode 9. APASL Hepatology Webinar ” Highlight of Hepatology International ” with the theme of Viral Hepatitis is scheduled on December 19 at 17:00-18:00 ( Beijing Time)!! We look forward to your participation !! Please don’t miss it! Please simply join the webinar through following Invitation Link! https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87905003230?pwd=sCTZXhZDdFsbuNnfw2oj8pS60Bhcir.1 Passcode: apasl ID: 879 0500 3230

APASL Webinar is scheduled on September 26 !!

APASL Webinar is scheduled on September 26 !!

APASL Hepatology Webinar ” Highlight of Hepatology International ” with the theme of ACLF & Others is scheduled on September 26 17:00-18:00 ( Beijing Time)!! We look forward to your participation !!

Prof. Omata got the greatest medical award by Red Cross Society!

Prof. Omata got the greatest medical award by Red Cross Society!

Dear Colleagues Prof. Masao Omata has been bestowed with The Emperor Showa Memorial Academic Award, which is the greatest medical award by Japanese Red Cross Society, in Japan, for his contributions for long time, to research for viral hepatitis and liver diseases, on 16 July 2025. I attached the photo from Japanese news paper that Princess Kiko Akishino gave the award and talked with Prof. Omata, in Sendai, Japan. I thank Prof Kanda for providing this information and the photograph. May Prof. Omata continue to light the path for all of us. Best Shiv K Sarin Chairman of APASL Steering Committee

APASL STC 2025 Moscow update

APASL STC 2025 Moscow update

Please check it out! Here is the updated information of APASL STC 2025 Moscow! URL: https://apasl.rudn.ru/ Date: September 26-27, 2025 Venue: RUDN University, Moscow, Russia President: Dr. Andrey Kostin, President of APASL STC 2025 in Moscow, Russia ————————- Please save the dates! We look forward to your participation.

Coming Soon! APASL STC 2025 Tashkent

Coming Soon! APASL STC 2025 Tashkent

Theme: Viral hepatitis elimination by 2030: Progress and challenges Date: June 4-5, 2025 City: Tashkent, Uzbekistan President: Dr. Musabaev Erkin Website: http://apasl-tashkent.uz/ Dear Colleagues and Friends, It is with immense pleasure that I invite you to the APASL 2025 Conference, which will be held in the vibrant and historic city of Tashkent, Uzbekistan, on June 4-5, 2025. This international event offers a unique opportunity for a deep and impactful exchange of scientific knowledge and clinical expertise in hepatology and virology. In recent decades, significant scientific advancements in virology and other fundamental disciplines have been actively integrated into practical healthcare. These efforts have led to unprecedented achievements in population screening for viral hepatitis B … [Read more]

APASL Oncology 2026 Tokyo

APASL Oncology 2026 Tokyo

Please save the date! APASL Oncology 2026 Tokyo “Treatment Dinamics of Liver Tumors” will be held on April 2-3, 2026 at Ito International Research Center, Hongo Campus, The University of Tokyo, Japan during the cherry blossom season! URL https://www.apasl-oncology2026tokyo.org

Tomorrow (April 19th )is the World Liver Day !!

Tomorrow (April 19th )is the World Liver Day !!

April 19th is the World Liver Day !! With the theme of ” Health Liver, Healthy Lives “, we have had the campaign for the World Liver Day !! Let’s enjpy cooking various liver-friendly dishes , and appreciate and cherish our hard-working liver !! https://worldliverday.org/.

APASL STC 2025 Tashkent will be held on June 4-5 !!

APASL STC 2025 Tashkent will be held on June 4-5 !!

It is with immense pleasure that I invite you to the APASL 2025 Conference, which will be held in the vibrant and historic city of Tashkent, Uzbekistan, on June 4-5, 2025. We are confident that the APASL 2025 Conference in Tashkent will serve as a crucial milestone in fostering collaboration among leading experts in hepatology and will help define the steps we need to take together to achieve the WHO`s goals for combating viral hepatitis by 2030. Join us in Tashkent to engage with colleagues, share your knowledge, and experience the unique hospitality of Uzbekistan. We eagerly look forward to welcoming you to APASL 2025 and ensuring that your time with us is … [Read more]

APASL Fellowship Experience at Chiba University: A Journey of Academic and Cultural Enrichment

APASL Fellowship Experience at Chiba University: A Journey of Academic and Cultural Enrichment

Please check the brief report from Dr.  Dwijo Anargha Sindhughosa (Indonesia), who participated in APASL Fellowship program from December, 2024 to February, 2025 !! We hope his detailed report encourages all early career doctors to apply for APASL Fellowship Program 2026, which offers the winners opportunities to study at their preferred institution with financial support of $10,000 !!

APASL Fellowship 2025: Announcement of winners !!

APASL Fellowship 2025: Announcement of winners !!

Congratulations !! After review of the information provided to us, APASL Committee members selected the following two doctors as the winners for APASL Fellowship 2025. Dr. Mohamed Abdel-Samiee Solimant Dr. Soe Thiha Maung They are eligible for studying at their preferred institution with fellowship support fund by APASL USD10,000 !! Please check its detailed information from the following website!

APASL 2026 Annual Meeting will be held in Istanbul, Turkey!

APASL 2026 Annual Meeting will be held in Istanbul, Turkey!

Our next Annual Meeting will be held in Istanbul, Turkey on March 25-28, 2026 !! Further detailed information will be available as soon as possible through the following Official Website. We would like to thank you for your great support and contribution to the success of APASL 2025 Beijing and ask your further cooperation to APASL 2026 Istanbul !! https://www.apasl2026istanbul.org/