Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) and alcohol-associated liver disease are two principal causes of advanced liver disease in the U.S., and both contribute heavily to rising incidence of hepatocellular carcinoma. Faculty will identify drivers of disease progression in both diseases, provide guidance on optimal management strategies, and discuss emerging therapeutic options most likely to be in the future treatment armamentarium.

The newest global strategies to manage patients with hepatitis B virus (HBV) will be discussed at this intriguing symposium. Topics include the current state of HBV research, surveillance for hepatocellular carcinoma in HBV, HBV management during pregnancy, and novel and emerging therapies for both HBV and hepatitis D.

What is the latest evidence to guide hepatologists in the management of patients with challenging overlap syndromes, such as PBC-AIH and PSC-AIH? At this stimulating program, faculty will address current controversies related to the pathogenesis, diagnosis, and management of overlap syndromes, including how to distinguish different phenotypes and select appropriate therapeutics for these patients.

Digest a debrief of the newest data on the treatment of viral hepatitis presented at The Liver Meeting® 2021. This unique session synthesizes the results from this year’s abstracts, condensed and discussed by an expert in the field.

Explore timely topics in liver disease in a lively debate format as hepatology trainees and practicing hepatologists tackle important, often controversial issues. Debaters will gain skills in critical thinking, balanced argumentation and factual examination of each issues' pros and cons. Debaters, judges and audience members will grapple with opposing scientific, societal, individual and financial viewpoints on current clinical concerns.

Consider strategies to evaluate disparities in access to and outcomes of liver transplantation based on gender, patient age, race and ethnicity, and socioeconomic status at this stimulating seminar from the Liver Transplant and Surgery SIG. Learn how to evaluate the latest interventions to minimize care disparities and promote better long-term outcomes in transplant patients.

AASLD President, Raymond Chung, will officially kick off The Liver Meeting® with opening remarks. Immediately following will be the President's Choice Lecture, featuring Dr. John D. Halamka, President of the Mayo Clinic Platform. Dr. Halamka will discuss emerging uses of novel data, AI, and devices that empower AASLD and their stakeholders.

What have we learned about managing liver disease patients in the COVID-19 era? This session will review timely topics, including COVID vaccination safety and efficacy in patients with liver transplant and chronic liver disease, long-term outcomes of COVID disease in patients with chronic liver disease and cirrhosis, and how hepatology practice is adapting to new data and patient care challenges.

In an engaging case report format, experts review multidisciplinary care of a patient with cirrhosis, including perspectives of a dietitian, mental health provider, physical therapist, transplant surgeon, pharmacist and hepatologist. The session includes recommendations for care of patients with end-stage liver disease and setting appropriate treatment goals.

What are the most challenging scenarios faced by clinical hepatologists today? At this symposium, learners will explore the diagnosis and management of hepatic adenomas, bariatric surgery and liver transplantation, cannabis and coffee in liver disease, pre-liver transplant cardiac evaluation, and the management of pruritus in liver patients. Faculty will present the latest evidence-based management strategies and stimulate discussion.