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

Please check the 2nd circular of APASL STC 2025 Tokyo !!

Please check the 2nd circular of APASL STC 2025 Tokyo !!

Please check the renowned invited guests and committee members in the 2nd circular of APASL STC 2025 Tokyo !! Abstraction submission will start on May 1, 2025 !! https://www.apasl-stc2025tokyo.org/docs/2nd_circular_APASL_STC-2025-Tokyo.pdf For the latest information, please check APASL STC 2025 Tokyo Website ! https://www.apasl-stc2025tokyo.org/

APASL Single Topic Conferences in 2026-2027

APASL Single Topic Conferences in 2026-2027

APASL Single Topic Conferences and Oncology in 2026-2027 have been decided as follows! Further details, such as terms and venues will be announced asap through APASL Official Website www.apasl.info

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 !!

Food and medicine come from the same source !!

Food and medicine come from the same source !!

Please check the article about “Ishoku Dogen”, which means ” Food and medicine come from the same source “. It is part of the campaign for the World Liver Day on April 19 with the slogan of Healthy Life, Healthy Liver. Food can really be your first medicine!

APASL STC 2025 Istanbul will be held on April 24-26 !!

APASL STC 2025 Istanbul will be held on April 24-26 !!

Have you already registered for APASL 2025 Istanbul which will be held on April 24-26 !? Please check the detailed information below !! We all look forward to your participation !! Check out the APASL STC 2025 Website INVITATION Dear Colleagues, On behalf of the Organizing Committee, we invite you to APASL STC 2025, Istanbul which will be held from April 24th to 26th, 2025. The meeting, organized by the Asian Pacific Association for the Study of the Liver (APASL), will focus on “New Treatments in Liver Cirrhosis.” This conference will provide an excellent opportunity to keep up with the latest developments and discuss new advancements in hepatology with world-renowned … [Read more]

Healthy Life Healthy Liver !! World Liver Day on April 19 !!

Healthy Life Healthy Liver !! World Liver Day on April 19 !!

Please check the campaign of World Liver Day on April 19 !! Liver-healthy recipes from your countries are available from the following URL !! The recipes have been included in the recipe book on this page: https://worldliverday.org/wld-2025-get-involved/Direct link:  https://worldliverday.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/WLD-2025-recipe-book-1_compressed.pdf https://www.apasl.info/wp-apasl/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Indian-Dish.docx

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/

Healthy Liver Healthy Lives: Recipes are available !!

Healthy Liver Healthy Lives: Recipes are available !!

As an active promotion of World Liver Day, liver -friendly recipes are available !! We would like to introduce a Chinese Dish named ” Steamed Cod with Ginger and Scallions “ Please enjoy cooking and eating, while thinking about the significance of your liver !!

Please join our membership to get privileges !

Please join our membership to get privileges !

APASL membership offer your such privileges as free access to full-text Hepatology International articles on MEDLINE, as well as discounted registration fee for APASL conferences !! Membership application is available from the following URL !! https://www.apasl.info/membership/member/app.php

APASL STC 2025 Qingdao will be held on November 1-2 !!

APASL STC 2025 Qingdao will be held on November 1-2 !!

APASL STC 2025 Qingdao will be held on November 1-2 with the theme of ” Liver Transplantation for HCC & MAFLD !! We are so excited to welcome you to the energetic city of Qingdao !! Please get ready to submit your abstracts and participate in fulfilling sessions !!

World Liver Day 2025

World Liver Day 2025

The theme for World Liver Day 2025 is Food is Medicine. We celebrate how correct nutrition can be a game-changer for liver health. A balanced diet rich in whole foods—fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and lean proteins—helps prevent disease and supports liver function. For many, healthy eating is neither accessible nor affordable. Policies and commercial influences shape food environments, making nutritious choices easier or harder. Governments can promote health through dietary guidelines, food labelling, zoning laws, taxes on unhealthy foods, and school meal programmes. Many of these factors are largely out of the control of ordinary citizens. It’s important to recognise that these barriers to healthy eating do exist and can … [Read more]

APASL 2025 Beijing: APASL Pin Badge Available!!

APASL 2025 Beijing: APASL Pin Badge Available!!

Please drop by APASL booth in APASL 2025 Beijing for APASL pin badge !! We would like to distribute special pin badge with APASL logo on March 28 as a privilege for APASL members!! We look forward to seeing you at APASL booth !!

APASL Oncology 2025 Taipei will take place on September 5-7!!

APASL Oncology 2025 Taipei will take place on September 5-7!!

 APASL Oncology 2025 Taipei will take place on September 5-7!! Please check the video messages and get prepared for abstract submission !! https://drive.google.com/file/d/1qQXOyRg3uooIVz2Lv9bghSdcU1MyO6lk/view We look forward to welcoming you in the beautiful city of Taipei !!

Application for APASL Fellowship 2025 is available !!

Application for APASL Fellowship 2025 is available !!

Application for APASL Fellowship 2025 is available !! Please check the details and download the application form from the following URL. The deadline for application is March 24 !! We look forward to receiving as many applications as possible !!

Deepest condolences from APASL

Deepest condolences from APASL

We deeply mourn the passing of Prof. Laurentius A. Lesmana, PhD, who passed away on March 12, 2025. He was the member of Steering Committee of APASL, and the Past President of APASL 2005 Annual Meeting. We received great guidance and instructions from Professor Laurentius A. Lesmana for a long time to APASL. So many memories flash through our minds. We would like to express our deepest condolences and pray for the repose of his soul. May he rest in eternal peace, and may God Almighty grant strength and comfort to his family during this difficult time. We are forever grateful for the knowledge, dedication, and kindness you have shared … [Read more]

Announcement of APASL Award 2025 selection !!

Announcement of APASL Award 2025 selection !!

Congratulations!! We are so delighted to announce the awardees of APASL Award 2025 !! This year’s APASL Named Awards and Rising Star Award go to the following doctors !!