AASLD Foundation

Congratulations to current and former AASLD Foundation awardees Drs. Kareen Akiva, Claire Durkin, and Chip Bowman on being named 2026 Editorial Fellows!

From Emerging Liver Scholars and Advanced Transplant Hepatology Fellow Award recipients to AASLD Editorial Fellows, their accomplishments reflect the impact of investing in the future of .

🎉 AASLD is excited to announce the 2026 Editorial Fellows for and .

The 2026 Editorial Fellows will gain unique, hands-on experience in scholarly publishing and journal editorial leadership while working alongside experienced editors at two of the field’s leading hepatology journals.

Learn more: https://bit.ly/4ocpLgq

Join us in welcoming our new Board of Trustees members, Drs. Tamar H. Taddei and Paul Y. Kwo!

We are pleased to announce 2027 leadership for the Governing Board and the AASLD Foundation Board of Trustees!

Please welcome:
* Meena B. Bansal, MD, FAASLD as Incoming AASLD Councilor (2027-2032)
* Tamar H. Taddei, MD, FAASLD as Incoming AASLD Foundation Chair-Elect (2027), AASLD Foundation Chair (2028-2030)
* Paul Y. Kwo, MD, FAASLD as Incoming AASLD Foundation Trustee (2027-2029)

Learn more about each leader: https://bit.ly/4tNuNkD.

We’re proud to share a defining moment for the AASLD Foundation and a bold new $500,000 investment in the future of .

🏆𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 $𝟱𝟬𝟬,𝟬𝟬𝟬 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘃𝗶𝘁𝘇 𝗩𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱!

This new flagship research award is the largest in AASLD’s history and one of the most significant investments in hepatology. It represents a major step forward in how we fund innovation, elevate careers, and accelerate progress across the field.

Designed for early–mid career investigators, the Stravitz Visionary Award will support high-impact ideas across both clinical and basic research and will create new opportunities to pursue work that can truly shape the future of hepatology.

Learn more about this new award opportunity: https://bit.ly/4t2kdG5.

Attending Digestive Disease Week® (DDW)? Join us tonight at the AASLD Members' Reception!

We’re looking forward to welcoming AASLD members this evening for an opportunity to connect across our community.

Members can also look forward to special announcements from AASLD and the AASLD Foundation as we share exciting news that will elevate the future of hepatology through investment and recognition.

📍 720 Lounge, Hilton Chicago | 720 S Michigan Ave.
🗓 Sunday, May 3
⏰ 6:30–8:30 PM

We look forward to seeing you there!

⏰ Deadline approaching!

Medical residents, don’t miss your chance to gain mentorship, expand your network, and build a future in .

Apply for the Emerging Liver Scholars (ELS) Program by Monday, April 20.

➡️Start your application now: https://www.aasldfoundation.org/els