American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases and the International Liver Transplantation Society Course, Part 4: Contemporary Challenges (Ticketed)

Description

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.

Journey Maps

Presentations

2:00 PM - 2:15 PM
Nov 08 2025
San Diego, CA

Treatment of Recurrent Metabolic Syndrome in Liver Transplant

Kymberly D Watt, MD, Presenter
Transplant
2:15 PM - 2:30 PM
Nov 08 2025
San Diego, CA

Paired Exchange in Liver Transplant: Are We Ready for Prime Time?

Sezai Y?lmaz, Presenter
Transplant
2:30 PM - 2:45 PM
Nov 08 2025
San Diego, CA

Immunosuppression in Pediatric Liver Transplantation: Playing the Long Game

Emily R Perito, MD, MAS, Presenter
Transplant
2:45 PM - 3:00 PM
Nov 08 2025
San Diego, CA

The Role of Biomarkers in Managing Post Liver Transplant Patients

Valeria M Mas, PhD, Presenter
Transplant
3:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Nov 08 2025
San Diego, CA

Q&A and Panel Discussion

Prasun K Jalal, MD, FRCP (UK), FAASLD, FASGE, AGAF, FACG, Moderator
Transplant

Objectives

  • Outline contemporary challenges in liver transplantation including new and emerging treatment for recurrence of metabolic syndrome, management of pediatric patients, and the role of biomarkers.
  • Discuss new treatment for the recurrence of metabolic syndrome post liver transplantation.
  • Review the role of biomarkers post liver transplantation.
  • Explain the potential future expansion of donor pools via paired exchange.
Chair

Ryutaro P Hirose, MD

University of Washington Medical Center
Chair

Ramesh C Batra, MD, MA(Bioethics), FRCS

Chair

Nazia Selzner, MD, PhD