Proposals for Single Topic Conferences may be submitted to AASLD for consideration at any time. These limited-attendance events focus on the most current and critical topics of liver disease and provide participants the ideal opportunity to exchange research, discuss outcomes, and develop new research interests. Proposals are reviewed by the Basic and Clinical Research Committees during their committee meetings in May and October/November. Basic and Clinical Research Committees are comprised of AASLD members, both regular and international.
Up to three (3) Single Topic Conferences (STC) are planned each year. They are as follows:
The Henry M. and Lillian Stratton Basic Research STC* in March.
The Clinical Research STC* in March.
The Hepatitis STC in June.
*The Basic and Clinical Research STCs are held back-to-back. The locations are predetermined by AASLD. Currently the Basic, Clinical, and Hepatitis are conducted at the Emory Conference Center in Atlanta, Georgia.
The Governing Board determines Endpoint STCs on an as needed basis and when the field is sufficiently mature.
How to Apply
Conference proposals are typically submitted 24 months in advance for review. Course Directors are required to follow standardized guidelines, that include a completed Activity Proposal form as well as proposed course content. Proposals are evaluated based on timeliness of the topic, content, and perceived need. The Committee Chairs, following review by the Basic and Clinical Research Committees, will notify applicants if the proposal is accepted and if any changes are recommended.
In addition to addressing the issues of timeliness, content and perceived need, proposals must include a target audience, expected outcomes, a description and goals and objectives
Important Forms
The AASLD office is happy to work with potential applicants to ensure that proposals meet the required criteria prior to evaluation. For more information, please contact Janeil Klett.
The AASLD Governing Board has designated funding to support the Association’s Single Topic Conferences. Support by Roche Pharmaceuticals for the Hepatitis Single Topic Conference Endowment and The Henry M. and Lillian Stratton Estate for the Basic Research Single Topic Conference is gratefully acknowledged.