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WORLD GASTROENTEROLOGY NEWS JULY 2019
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28th Annual Conference of the Asian Pacific
Association for the Study of the Liver
The Asian Pacific Association for
the Study of the Liver (APASL) has
been in existence since 1978 with
the objective of creating forums for
the advancement of science in liver
health. We are pleased to announce
that the 28th edition of the APASL
Annual Convention, held in Manila,
Philippines from 20-24 February,
2019, was a great success!
“Soaring to New Heights in Hepatology”
was the theme and embodied
the driving force of the conference as
it addressed such important topics
as stimulating changes from highly
effective drugs for treatment for liver
cancer, cures for Hepatitis C, emerging
therapies for Hepatitis B and
other hepatitides as well as metabolic
liver diseases.
An assembly at the Philippine International
Convention Center of over
50 countries from the Asian Pacific
region, APASL 2019 brought together
scientists, clinicians, students, other
specialties and associates to discuss
cutting edge technology in frontline
of hepatology treatment, merging
with tools for digital exchange.
Workshops were specifically designed
as platforms for exchanging ideas between
mentors and mentee, a debate
roundtable on ambiguous issues on
treatment and management as well
as clinical research forums featuring
innovative concepts and techniques.
These were all aimed at improving
the health care of patients with liver
disease. Liver tracks on pathology,
radiology, endoscopy, surgery, nutrition
as well as pediatrics provided the
framework of the growing landscape
of hepatology.
2019 APASL provided a distinct
opportunity to interact, establish
a larger network, and collaborate
among other researchers from a
region of great cultural diversity, all
bound together with a single vision
to improve patient care. We trust
that all who presented, attended and
exhibited found it to be a rewarding
experience.
Many thanks to our Steering Committee,
Executive Council, Local Organizing
Committee, and the APASL
2019 Manila Organizing Committee
for all their hard work in ensuring the
conference’s success.
Highlights of APASL 2019 included
the conferring of our various
awards. This year we congratulate
these winners:
“Soaring to New Heights in Hepatology” was the theme
and embodied the driving force of the conference
Opening Ceremony
APASL warmly welcomes conference attendees
to Manila, Philippines
Poster sessions at APASL