American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases and the International Liver Transplantation Society Course (AASLD/ILTS), Part 4: Contemporary Challenges (Ticketed)
Nov
08
2025
Convention Center: Room 202, Level 2
2:00 PM
- 3:30 PM
Ticketed Event
World Class Speakers
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
Apr
29
2026
Washington, D.C.
Treatment of Recurrent Metabolic Syndrome in Liver Transplant
Kymberly D Watt, MD
, Presenter
Transplant
2:15 PM
- 2:30 PM
Apr
29
2026
Washington, D.C.
Paired Exchange in Liver Transplant: Are We Ready for Prime Time?
Sezai Yilmaz, MD
, Presenter
Transplant
2:30 PM
- 2:45 PM
Apr
29
2026
Washington, D.C.
Immunosuppression in Pediatric Liver Transplantation: Playing the Long Game
Emily R Perito, MD, MAS
, Presenter
Transplant
2:45 PM
- 3:00 PM
Apr
29
2026
Washington, D.C.
The Role of Biomarkers in Managing Post Liver Transplant Patients
Valeria M Mas, PhD
, Presenter
Transplant
3:00 PM
- 3:30 PM
Apr
29
2026
Washington, D.C.
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 Batra, MD, MA(Bioethics), FRCS
University of Arizona
Chair
Nazia Selzner, MD, PhD
University of Toronto