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

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 Annual Meeting 2025 Beijing coming soon!

APASL Annual Meeting 2025 Beijing coming soon!

APASL Annual Meeting 2025 Beijing coming soon! Please check the updated program and information of the conference from the following URL ! www.apasl2025beijing.com [Latest News]

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 !!           

Categories for Free Papers of APASL STC 2025 Tokyo have been announced !!

Categories for Free Papers of APASL STC 2025 Tokyo have been announced !!

Categories for Free Papers of APASL STC 2025 Tokyo have been announced !! Please check the following categories for your abstract submission! We look forward to receiving your abstracts !! Categories for Free Papers : APASL STC 2025 Tokyo  -Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Steatotic Liver Disease) MASLD-Clinical -Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Steatotic Liver Disease) MASLD-Experimental -Alcohol Associated Liver Disease (ALD)-Clinical -Alcohol Associated Liver Disease (ALD)-Experimental -Metabolic and Alcohol-Associated Liver Disease (MetALD) ACLF / Acute Liver Failure -Liver Cirrhosis Portal Hypertension Liver Tumors-Clinical -Liver Tumors-Experimental -Immune-Mediated and Cholestatic Liver Disease -Viral Hepatitis Non-Invasive Tests (NITs) for SLD -Liver Transplantation -Genetic Factors Hepatocyte Biology -Liver Regeneration -Liver Immunology -Fibrosis / Stellate Cell Biology -Lipotoxicity -Gut Microbiota Liver-Organ … [Read more]

Today is the deadline for the Nomination of APASL Executive Council Members (Term: 2025-2027)

Today is the deadline for the Nomination of APASL Executive Council Members (Term: 2025-2027)

Dear, APASL Members We would like to say thank you very much for your continuous cooperation to us. At this time, we would like to announce you about new APASL Executive Council members selection. As some of the EC members will terminate their term at APASL2025 Beijing, APASL would like to call for nominations of suitable members to serve on the Executive Council. The APASL Executive Council is responsible for carrying out the activities of APASL, and are selected based on their individual merits, being respected hepatologists, from academic backgrounds and who have made contributions to their field of work. EC application form is downloadable from below URL. https://www.apasl.info/wp-apasl/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/APASL-Executive-Council-Application-Form-at-APASL2025.docx Those … [Read more]

Call for Bidding !! APASL STCs 2026 and APASL Annual Meeting 2027 !!

Call for Bidding !! APASL STCs 2026 and APASL Annual Meeting 2027 !!

Dear Member of APASL, We thank you for your cooperation to APASL activities. At this time, we would like to announce you that APASL will conduct a bidding process to decide the host country of APASL future meetings (APASL Annual Meeting in 2027 and APASL STC/Oncology in 2026) during APASL Annual Meeting 2025 Beijing. *APASL STC and APASL Oncology is separate, APASL STC does not necessarily need to be Oncology. The bidding will be performed at APASL Steering Committee Meeting. The date & time and place of APASL Steering Committee Meeting will be announced to the bidders later. Bidding for Annual Meeting in 2027 and APASL STC/Oncology in 2026- *Bidding … [Read more]

HBV seminar will be held on March 6 !!

HBV seminar will be held on March 6 !!

Please join the HBV seminar which will be held on line, on 6th of March, Seven PM (Türkiye Time) from the following link !! We look forward to your participation !! https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_NThjNmI0YjctNWFhOS00YWM3LTg5NjktYmU3NzRlNDMxODQ3%40thread.v2/0?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%22de65fda5-7a6d-400c-b2a5-ac255787cfae%22%2c%22Oid%22%3a%227e098d18-7454-430c-917c-ff434d2ecdaf%22%7d

Please check the details of APASL STC 2025 Istanbul !!

Please check the details of APASL STC 2025 Istanbul !!

 Join us at APASL STC 2025 in the vibrant city of Istanbul from April 24–26, 2025! Organized by the Asian Pacific Association for the Study of the Liver (APASL), this premier event will focus on “New Treatments in Liver Cirrhosis”, bringing together world-renowned experts to discuss the latest advancements in hepatology. Don’t miss this opportunity to connect, learn, and shape the future of liver care. https://apaslstc2025turkey.org/en/

APASL Official SNS URL

APASL Official SNS URL

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Please check the latest article on Hep I !!

Please check the latest article on Hep I !!

Access to treatment is a key challenge in the elimination of hepatitis B. A new study in Hepatology International examines the pricing and affordability of HBV treatment across the Asia–Pacific region, highlighting financial barriers that impact patient care and public health goals. Read the full article here: https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s12072-024-10744-9