Explore the innovative role of machine perfusion technologies in expanding the liver donor pool. Presenters highlight the latest in preservation platforms, therapeutic interventions during perfusion, and the use of viability markers to optimize graft success.                

Experts and attendees discuss key updates included in the 2025 AASLD guidelines for pediatric liver transplant including evaluation of pediatric patients for liver transplantation and long-term management of pediatric liver transplant recipients. 
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Experts provide an update on HBV, HCV, and HEV infections in immunocompromised patients, focusing on viral reactivation after immunosuppressive treatment. Topics include: various types reactivation of viral hepatitis; at-risk patient populations; diagnostic criteria for reactivation of HBV, HCV, and HEV infection; preventive measures; effects of specific immunosuppressive therapies; and timing of antiviral treatment.&nbsp;<br />
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This workshop provides advanced training for use of liver point-of-care ultrasonography (POCUS) and is intended for professionals who have previously completed the basic skills liver POCUS courses at The Liver Meeting or Digestive Disease Week. The workshop includes a theoretical portion focusing on assessment of inpatient liver findings using POCUS, liver elastography, and advice on implementing liver POCUS in clinical practice. A hands-on session follows with an approach to specific liver findings instead of normal liver anatomy. The workshop concludes with a question-and-answer period.<br />
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<strong data-end="72" data-start="63">IMPORTANT NOTE:</strong> To register for this session, participants must either be registered for the Basic Skills Liver POCUS Workshop at The Liver Meeting 2025 or have previously completed a Basic Skills Liver POCUS Workshop at The Liver Meeting 2024 or Digestive Disease Week 2025.<br />
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<em>This session is supported by in-kind contributions (provision of ultrasound equipment) from GE Healthcare, Mindray, NEO Medical, and Siemens Healthineers.</em>

Open to students and trainees who are early career professionals, the Early Career Meet-Up is a networking event for those in hepatology to connect, collaborate, and make an impact.

Celebrate your achievements and connect with peers at the Fellows Reception, a special event dedicated to our Fellows and Associate Fellows of the American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases. This reception offers a special opportunity to network with fellow leaders and build lasting professional relationships within the hepatology community.

Experts address current and emerging challenges in liver transplantation, including recurrence of metabolic syndrome post transplant, pediatric transplantation complexities, and the utility of posttransplant biomarkers. The potential of paired exchange to broaden donor options is also examined.

Look ahead to the transformative possibilities in transplant medicine. Presenters explore the expanding role of liver transplantation in oncology, developments in xenotransplantation, and the integration of deep machine learning to predict outcomes and enhance decision-making.

This joint Inclusion and Diversity Committee and LGBTQ+ Task Force session focuses on equipping participants with practical strategies to respond effectively to microaggressions and discrimination in professional settings, with an emphasis on fostering professionalism and allyship. Key topics include recognizing and addressing implicit biases, navigating tough conversations with colleagues, and responding to bias in ways that align with personal and professional values. Participants engage in interactive discussions, share experiences, and learn from real-world examples of encountering and addressing bias related to race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, and more. Through guided exercises, attendees practice formulating responses that balance empathy, professionalism, and advocacy, ensuring they are prepared to respond thoughtfully in challenging moments. This session provides a platform for collaborative learning, encouraging participants to reflect on their own biases while gaining insights from the experiences of others.