European Association for the Study of the Liver- EASL

About the organization
EASL, the European Association for the Study of the Liver, founded in 1966, is a medical association dedicated to pursuing excellence in liver research, to the clinical practice of liver disorders, and to providing education to all those interested in hepatology. As of 2023, EASL serves 5,300 members from 112 countries.

EASL engages globally with all stakeholders in the field of hepatology, worldwide. Our aim is to spread knowledge and expertise in best practices and the latest scientific breakthroughs in this field. We advocate for the benefit of patients and advise European and national health authorities. EASL runs topical conferences, schools, and related educational meetings. Our journals, the Journal of Hepatology and JHEP Reports, provide an international forum for the publication of original articles, reviews, and letters to the Editor, describing the latest science in hepatology. Our eLearning hub, EASL Campus, offers more than 6,200 resources on hepatology and liver research.

Our vision -
Many ways, one aim: beating liver disease

Our mission -
The European Association for the Study of the Liver mission is to be the Home of Hepatology so that all who are involved with treating liver disease can realise their full potential to cure and prevent it. The purpose of the association is to promote communication between European professionals interested in the liver and its disorders. In particular, the association shall:

* Promote research concerning the liver
* Promote education of physicians, scientists and public awareness of liver diseases and their management
* Act as an advisor to European and national health authorities concerning liver diseases, provision of clinical services and the need for research funding
* Foster European multicentre controlled trials
* Facilitate scientific exchange
* Facilitate participation of Young Investigators at its meetings
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