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

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

Please check it out !! : Hepatology International

Please check it out !! : Hepatology International

Discover how systemic inflammatory response markers enhance prognostic accuracy in hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). This study presents important findings that improve current risk stratification models and support more precise clinical decision-making. Read the full article: https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s12072-025-10806-6 #HCC#LiverCancer#InflammationMarkers#PrognosticModels#Hepatology#MedicalResearch#HepatologyInternational

Please check out our future meetings !!

Please check out our future meetings !!

We are planning to hold SIX more single topic conferences in the year of 2025 !! We look forward to your participation !! APASL Oncology 2025 Taipei Theme: Oncology-Multifaceted approach and treatment for liver cancer Date: September 5-7, 2025 City: Taipei, Taiwan President: Dr. Yi-Hsiang Huang Website: https://www.apasl-oncology2025.org/ APASL STC 2025 Moscow Theme: Alcoholic liver disease Date: September 26-27, 2025 City: Moscow, Russia President: Dr. Andrey Kostin Website: https://apasl-moscow.ru/en/ APASL STC 2025 Tokyo Theme: New Horizons for Steatotic Liver Disease: Cutting Edge Research and Emerging Therapeutics Date: October 2-3, 2025 City: Tokyo, Japan President: Dr. Kenichi Ikejima Website: https://www.apasl-stc2025tokyo.org APASL STC 2025 Qingdao Theme: Full process management of liver transplant … [Read more]

Highlights of APASL 2025 Beijing !!

Highlights of APASL 2025 Beijing !!

Please check out the highlights of APASL 2025 Beijing !! More data will be shared soon with videos !! https://www.apasl.info/wp-apasl/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/APASL_Beijing_2025_SOA_Lau.pdf

Please check it out !! : Original article in Hepatology International

Please check it out !! : Original article in Hepatology International

Explore the latest evidence on achieving a functional cure for hepatitis B virus with emerging antiviral therapies in this comprehensive systematic review and meta-analysis. This article evaluates the efficacy and potential of novel treatment strategies that could reshape HBV management. Read the full article: https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s12072-025-10823-5 #HepatitisB#FunctionalCure#AntiviralTherapy#HepatologyResearch#MedicalScience#HBV#GlobalHealth#HealthcareProfessionals#HepatologyInternational

Please check out a new article in Hep I !!

Please check out a new article in Hep I !!

A new article in Hepatology International examines emerging therapies for HBsAg seroclearance, with a focus on innovative novel combination strategies that hold promise for functional cure. This comprehensive review offers critical insights for clinicians and researchers alike. Read the full article here: https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s12072-025-10828-0 #Hepatology#HepatitisB#HBsAgSeroclearance#NovelTherapies#CombinationTherapy#MedicalResearch#LiverHealth#HepatologyInternational#HealthcareProfessionals

APASL STC Pakistan 2025 will be held in December 6-7 !!

APASL STC Pakistan 2025 will be held in December 6-7 !!

Don’t miss APASL STC Pakistan 2025 – A hub of cutting-edge research on MAFLD & metabolic health. Dates: December 6-7, 2025 Venue: Mövenpick Hotel, Karachi Stay tuned for registration details & abstract submission! Don’t miss this opportunity to network, learn, and contribute to the future of metabolic and liver disease management.

Complimentary tours available!! : APASL STC 2025 Tokyo

Complimentary tours available!! : APASL STC 2025 Tokyo

Please do not miss the complimentary programs specially tailored to provide both overseas and domestic registered participants with various experiences of Tokyo and its vicinity; from nature and culture to other attractions. (The tour courses are subject to change). Further information will be availble at the APASL STC 2025 Tokyo Website at “Discover Tokyo”! https://www.apasl-stc2025tokyo.org/abt.html Tour Examples –TOKYO SKYTREE & TOKYO Solamachi –teamLab Planets & Zojoji Temple

APASL 2027 will be held in Sydney !!

APASL 2027 will be held in Sydney !!

We are so excited to announce that APASL 2027 will be held in Sydney !! We are convinced that APASL 2027 Sydney will make a great opportunity for academic exchanges in Asia- Pacific regions. Please keep updated on its latest information !!