Alexandria, VA — The American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases (AASLD) is pleased to announce the leadership of its 2026 Governing Board.
As champions in advancing liver science, care, and education, these distinguished leaders from leading academic, clinical, and research institutions across the country. The Governing Board will guide AASLD’s strategic vision and organizational mission throughout the year.
2026 AASLD Governing Board
- President: Saul J. Karpen, MD, PhD, FAASLD — Virginia Commonwealth University
- President-Elect: Michael R. Lucey, MD, FAASLD — University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health
- Past President: Grace L. Su, MD, FAASLD — University of Michigan
- Treasurer:Heather Patton, MD, FAASLD — VA San Diego Healthcare System
- Secretary:Janice Jou, MD, MHS — Oregon Health & Science University
- Senior Councilor: Rotonya Carr, MD, FACP, FAASLD — University of Washington
- Councilor:Nancy Reau, MD — Rush University Medical Center
- Councilor:Andrew J. Muir, MD, FAASLD — Duke University School of Medicine
- Councilor-at-Large: Harmeet Malhi, MD, MBBs, FAASLD — Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota
- Councilor-at-Large: Elizabeth Verna, MD, MSc, FAASLD, FAST — Columbia University
- Councilor-at-Large: Anji Wall, MD, PhD — Baylor University Medical Center
- Hepatology Associate Representative: Dawn Drazek, MSN, NP, A-GPCNP-BC — Atrium Health
The Governing Board is charged with overseeing AASLD’s operations, fiscal stewardship, scientific priorities, and policies that support clinicians, researchers, and allied professionals worldwide.
For more information about AASLD, visit www.aasld.org.
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About AASLD
The American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases (AASLD) is the leading organization of scientists and health care professionals committed to preventing and curing liver disease. AASLD fosters research that leads to improved treatment options for millions of liver disease patients and advances the science and practice of hepatology through educational conferences, training programs, professional publications, and partnerships with government agencies and sister societies.