Liver Transplant and Chronic Liver Disease Disparities

Nov 10 2025
Convention Center: Room 146A, Level 1
5:00 PM - 6:30 PM

World Class Speakers

Maddie Kubiliun, MD, MPH
Abstract Presenter

Maddie Kubiliun, MD, MPH

UT Southwestern
Ezequiel Ridruejo
Abstract Presenter

Ezequiel Ridruejo

Centro de Educación Médica e Investigaciones Clínicas Norberto Quirno "CEMIC
Maddie Kubiliun, MD, MPH
Moderator

Maddie Kubiliun, MD, MPH

UT Southwestern
Ezequiel Ridruejo
Moderator

Ezequiel Ridruejo

Centro de Educación Médica e Investigaciones Clínicas Norberto Quirno "CEMIC

Description

This session explores national and local drivers of disparities in access to liver transplant and chronic liver disease care, as well as potential solutions.  

Journey Maps

Presentations

5:00 PM - 5:15 PM
Aug 07 2026
Convention Center - Room 146A, Level 1

Patient Reported Outcome Measurement is Feasible During Ambulatory Liver Care and Requires Provider Support via Care Delivery Innovation

Maddie Kubiliun, MD, MPH , Abstract Presenter
Transplant
5:15 PM - 5:30 PM
Aug 07 2026
Convention Center - Room 146A, Level 1

Predictors of Time to Transplant in Patients With Hepatocellular Carcinoma: A Nationwide Analysis

Ezequiel Ridruejo , Abstract Presenter
Transplant
5:30 PM - 5:45 PM
Aug 07 2026
Convention Center - Room 146A, Level 1

Patient Perspectives and Perceived Barriers to Liver Transplantation in a Safety-Net Hospital System

Maddie Kubiliun, MD, MPH , Abstract Presenter
Transplant
5:45 PM - 6:00 PM
Aug 07 2026
Convention Center - Room 146A, Level 1

Barriers beyond Biology: The Impact of Psychosocial Variables on Listing for Early Liver Transplantation in Severe Alcohol-Associated Hepatitis.

Ezequiel Ridruejo , Abstract Presenter
Transplant
6:00 PM - 6:15 PM
Aug 07 2026
Convention Center - Room 146A, Level 1

Sexual Health After Liver Transplantation: An Unrecognized Problem Affecting Quality of Life

Ezequiel Ridruejo , Abstract Presenter
Transplant
6:15 PM - 6:30 PM
Aug 07 2026
Convention Center - Room 146A, Level 1

Health literacy is an important determinant of health outcomes: Identifying risk factors for poor health literacy in chronic liver disease

Maddie Kubiliun, MD, MPH , Abstract Presenter
Transplant

Objectives

  • Identify opportunities and pitfalls to address transplant disparity at the national level
  • Identify opportunities and pitfalls to addressing transplant disparity at the local level
  • Discuss the importance of healthcare literacy in chronic liver disease