AASLD Special Interest Groups (SIGs) Election

2026 SIGs Elections Now Open! 

We are thrilled to share that this year's SIG nominations received an overwhelming amount of interest through both peer and self-nominations. 

The 2026 SIG elections will run from Wednesday, Sept. 3, through Wednesday, Sept. 24, 2025 (11:59 PM EDT). As an AASLD SIG member, you are encouraged to participate in this year’s elections by casting your ballot for all SIGs of interest.  

Active AASLD members who serve on a SIG will receive an automated email from Election Runner containing their unique voter ID/key, including a direct link to the election ballot. Please note, this link is unique to you and should not be shared with others.

Election results will be announced in mid-October. 

Please refer to the FAQ for more information. 

Thank you for participating in the 2026 SIG nominations and elections!  

Ballot

Acute on Chronic Liver Failure (ACLF) SIG
1 vacant position – Vice Chair

Alcohol-associated Liver Disease (ALD) 
3 Vacant positions – Vice Chair, Trainee Lead, Associate Lead

Cholestatic & Autoimmune Liver Disease (CALD) SIG
1 vacant position – Vice Chair

Clinical Practice SIG
1 vacant position – Vice Chair

Hepatitis B SIG
1 vacant position – Associate Lead

Hepatitis C SIG
1 vacant position – Vice Chair

Hepatotoxicity SIG
1 vacant position – Vice Chair

Liver Cancer SIG
2 vacant positions – Vice Chair, Associate Lead

Liver Transplantation & Surgery (LTS) SIG
1 vacant position – Vice Chair

Metabolic Dysfunction-associated Steatotic Liver Disease (MASLD) SIG
1 vacant position – Vice Chair

Pediatric Liver Disorders (PLD) SIG
2 vacant positions – Vice Chair, Trainee Lead

Portal Hypertension SIG
2 Vacant positions – Trainee Lead, Associate Lead

Public Health/Health Care Delivery (PHHD) SIG
1 vacant position – Vice Chair

FAQ

​1. How long will the 2026 SIG elections run? 
The 2026 SIG elections will run from Wednesday, Sept. 3, through Wednesday, Sept. 24, 2025 (11:59 p.m. EDT).

2. Is anyone eligible to vote?
You must be an active AASLD member to vote.

3. Where can I find a link to submit my ballot?
Eligible AASLD members will receive an automated email from Election Runner for each SIG they belong to containing their unique voter ID and key, including a direct link to the election ballot. Your voter link is unique to you, so do not share it with others.

4. I have not received an email from Election Runner, what should I do? 
Check your spam or junk folder for an email from “noreply@electionrunner.com.” The subject line will read: “Your Invitation to Vote in the Election.” If you still cannot locate your election runner email, please email: SIGs@aasld.org.

5. When will election results be announced? 
Election results will be announced in mid-October. All new officers and invited are encouraged to attend their respective SIG Business Meeting(s) at The Liver Meeting 2025.

Questions?

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact our dedicated SIG staff team:

Akuender Dot  – Director of Member Communities
Julie Hoffman – Manager of Member Communities