AASLD-ALEH: Steatotic Liver Disease Summit | The Evolution of Concepts in Metabolic Hepatic Steatosis
Date : Sunday, August 30, 8:00 am - Wednesday, September 2, 5:00 pm (EDT) Location : Hilton Reforma, Mexico City, Mexico
Join AASLD and ALEH at the 2026 ALEH Congress. Three collaborative educational programs will be hosted where you can connect with international experts, explore the latest advances in steatotic liver disease (SLD), and engage insights with international experts and explore emerging concepts shaping the future of hepatology.
SLD Summit
This summit brings together leading international experts to examine the latest advances, concepts, and challenges in metabolic hepatic steatosis. The summit will feature state-of-the-art lectures, interactive panels, and collaborative sessions on innovative topics in SLD.
Co-organizers
• Marco Arrese, MD (ALEH)
• Claudia Oliveira, MD (ALEH)
• Suthat Liangpunsakul, MD (AASLD)
• Mary Rinella, MD (AASLD)
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Young Investigators' Workshop
Designed for early-career investigators, this interactive workshop provides practical guidance on research, publishing, mentorship, and career development while connecting participants with international faculty. The workshop will feature thematic sessions, mentor-led discussions, and interactive panels focused on developing research questions, utilizing artificial intelligence (AI) in study design, and developing meaningful mentor relationships.
Co-organizers
• Manuel Mendizabal, MD (ALEH)
• Melisa Dirchwolf, MD (ALEH)
• Ray Kim, MD (AASLD)
• Saul Karpen, MD (AASLD)
AASLD-ALEH Joint Symposium
Join AASLD and ALEH for a collaborative symposium exploring the latest advances in hepatology and the evolving clinical management of metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD). Key topics include global nomenclature for MASLD, the role of noninvasive tests and AI in histology, and pharmacologic therapy and cardiometabolic optimization.
Co-organizers
• Francisco Idalsoaga, MD (ALEH)
• Luis Diaz Piga, MD (ALEH)
• Saul Karpen, MD (AASLD)
• Michael Lucey, MD (AASLD)
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