60th Anniversary of the Discovery of Hepatitis B Virus
Nov
10
2025
Convention Center: Ballroom C, Level 3
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Description
This seminar will review the key events leading to the discovery of the hepatitis B virus, the global public health impact HBV has had on human health, the development of an effective vaccine to prevent transmission that has reduced incident infection in endemic regions and state of current elimination efforts. The seminar will also cover the history of the development of therapy for HBV and effectiveness of current therapy to prevent complications of chronic HBV infection. Finally, new therapies in development for a cure for chronic HBV infection will be reviewed.Journey Maps
Presentations
2:05 PM - 2:20 PM
Nov
10
2025
Washington, D.C.
The Road to HBV Discovery: The Backstory behind "Australia Antigen"
Harvey Alter, MD, FAASLD, Presenter
Hepatitis
2:20 PM - 2:35 PM
Nov
10
2025
Washington, D.C.
Global Public Health Implications of HBV and Current Elimination Efforts
Anna Lok, MD, FAASLD, Presenter
Hepatitis
2:35 PM - 2:50 PM
Nov
10
2025
Washington, D.C.
The Evolution of Antiviral Therapy for HBV
Robert Perrillo, MD, FAASLD, Presenter
Hepatitis
2:50 PM - 3:05 PM
Nov
10
2025
Washington, D.C.
The Dawn of a Cure for HBV
Fabien Zoulim, MD, Presenter
Hepatitis
3:05 PM - 3:30 PM
Nov
10
2025
Washington, D.C.
Panel Discussion - All Presenters
Robert Gish, Moderator
Hepatitis
Objectives
- Understand the seminal events leading to the discovery of the HBV
- Understand the public health impact of HBV and current prevention and elimination efforts
- Understand mechanism of action of current antiviral therapy
- Understand the rationale for current efforts at cure for chronic HBV infection
Chair
Robert Gish
Robert G Gish Consultants LLC