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"Without increased funding of programs aimed at prevention, early diagnosis, and aggressive treatment of liver disease, the increasing morbidity and mortality due to liver disease is predicted to be overwhelming."  -Melissa Palmer, MD

Making a Difference 
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$1.6 million in Funding Raised for 2010 Awards 

For generations, AASLD has been a catalyst for the investigation and treatment of liver diseases. Research, advancing human health, and developing the next generation of hepatologists, liver transplant surgeons, and allied health professionals are among AASLD's highest priorities.

By now you have heard of the success of the recent New Challenges - New Solutions campaign. Over $6 million was raised to support career development awards, advanced/transplant hepatology fellowships, and single topic conferences. Because of the generosity of those who support the future of liver research, AASLD was able to fund 14 awards this year - for a total of $1.6 million! This is an increase of three awards (one Liver Scholar, one NP/PA Fellowship, and one AASLD/LIFER award) from 2009.

Award                  

Awards Funded

Cost per Award

Total Cost

AASLD/ALF Liver Scholar

3

$225,000

$675,000

AASLD/LIFER Award 

1

$75,000

$75,000

Advanced/Transplant Hepatology Fellowship

4

$64,000

$256,000

Career Development Award

1

$90,000

$90,000

Jan Albrecht Award

1

$150,000

$150,000

NP/PA Award 

3

$79,000

$237,000

Sheila Sherlock Award

1

$150,000

$150,000

Although the campaign has ended, AASLD still needs your support to continue funding awards, fellowships and programs that advance the research and treatment of liver and biliary tract diseases. The Liver Research Fund has been established as the annual giving program that will provide immediate support for AASLD's educational grants, research awards, and fellowships.

 Contact Information

To learn more about how you can support liver disease research, contact our Development Office at 703-299-9766, or email hbruce@aasld.org.