We are delighted to remind that the application deadline for APASL Named Award and Rising Star Award is February 15, 2026 !!　 There are only 3 days left, so apply now! Please check out the following details and get ready for 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 … [Read more]

Late-Breaking Abstract Submission Deadline is February 2, 2026 !! Only 5 days left for the chance to get involved in the fulfilling conference held in the beautiful city of Istanbul !! We look forward to your submission !! https://www.apasl2026istanbul.org/ABSTRACTS.html

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]

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]

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 !!

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 STC 2026 Singapore Theme Aetiology Specific Considerations in Optimizing Care of the Cirrhotic Patient Dates July, 2026 City Singapore, Singapore President Dr. Mark Muthiah URL To be announced.

Hepatology International Volume 19, Issue 4 is now available on your membership page !! Please log-in from the following to access all full-text of Hepatology International articles !! https://www.apasl.info/membership/member/

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 !!

APASL STC 2025 Qingdao will be held on November 1-2 with the theme of “Full process management of liver transplant patients” !! Please wait for its detailed information !!

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

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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/.

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]

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 !!