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European Association for the Study of the Liver (EASL)

European Association for the Study of the Liver (EASL)

Geneva, Geneva, Switzerland

EASL, The European Association for the Study of the Liver, 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. While the roots of the association were founded in Europe in 1966, EASL continues to engage globally with all stakeholders in the liver field wherever they are based. Our aim is to spread knowledge and expertise in best practices and the latest scientific breakthroughs in hepatology.

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

Vision:
Many ways, one aim: beating liver disease
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