The future of hepatology will be discussed at Digital ILC 2020. Make sure to not miss it!
The General Hepatology track will explore the most important advances relevant to healthcare professionals and scientists with an interest in liver disease. A full track programme will focus on the very latest developments in liver disease management.
Looking at the system level, Digital ILC 2020 will also address the importance of bringing hepatology into the primary care setting, the role of society in improving general liver health, and the pros and cons of screening in the general population.
Opening ceremony and general session I
Get a taste of what is to come in the opening ceremony at Digital ILC 2020 from EASL Secretary General and session Co-Chair, Prof. Philip Newsome. He outlines key highlights of the abstracts presented in this session. His Co-Chair will be Prof. Maria Reig, EASL Scientific Committee; BCLC Group, Liver Unit, Hospital Clinic of Barcelona; IDIBAPS and CIBERehd.
Save the date to enjoy this at Digital ILC on 27 August 2020,13:00-15:00 CET
General session II and awards ceremony
This general session II offers you a rich spectrum of the best of the best in hepatology abstracts. Hear about the highlights of the session and the engaging debates to follow from EASL Vice-Secretary General and session Co-Chair, Prof. Thomas Berg. His Co-Chair will be Dr Jorge Bezerra, President of the American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases.
Register and save the date for this session: 28 August 2020, 13:00-15:00 CET
The sessions will provide updates on immunometabolism, non-invasive assessment of liver disease/health, emerging biological markers and targets, plus a dedicated session on COVID-19. There will be a focus on managing liver disease in vulnerable groups, including pregnant women and adolescents.
Throughout the event, you can attend a wide range of sessions to learn, interact, and share with 10,000+ members of the liver community.
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Acute Liver Failure - Abstract Session
Save the date: 28 August 2020, 15:30-17:00 CET
Chaired by Eleonora De Martin and Mark McPhail
Abstracts discussed:
The VWF/ADAMTS13 unbalance, but not global coagulation or fibrinolytic status, is associated with outcome and bleeding in patients with acute liver failure
Bicyclol mitigates acute liver injury via inhibition of ferroptosis by modulating Gpx4/xc- system activity
Safe and effective treatment of acute liver failure by allogeneic transplantation of stem cell-derived Encapsulated Liver Tissue without immunosuppression
Restricted protein intake in acute liver failure neither reduces ammonia nor improves cerebral edema but may increase risk of infection
Improved clinical and neurological outcomes in acetaminophen-induced acute liver failure: a twenty-one year, prospective multicenter study.
Markers of neutrophil extracellular traps are associated with poor outcome in patients with acute liver failure
Watch the below video for more details on this session.
The Digital International Liver Congress™, Geneva, Switzerland, 27/08/2020-29/08/2020 has been accredited by the European Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (EACCME®) with 17 European CME credits (ECMEC®s).
Each medical specialist should claim only those hours of credit that they actually spent in the educational activity.
You are an active member of the worldwide liver community and your knowledge and presence have contributed to EASL events being successful. We don't want you to miss the highlight of the year for our community. Attending the event has never been easier, as you can enjoy the very latest in science in hepatology from the comfort of your home or office.
By participating, you will be among the 10,000+ members of the worldwide liver community.
Why attend Digital ILC 2020?
This year, EASL is holding its flagship event as an immersive online event. This innovative, interactive congress is bringing members of the worldwide liver community together to learn, interact, and share.
• Access the platform from anywhere in the world and mix with your peers at the EASL Community Hub
• Connect with industry leaders and participate in industry satellite symposia
• Interact directly, putting your questions to leading experts via the digital platform
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• Share your views, chat live, including with representatives at exhibitions, industry satellite symposia, EASL staff, partners, and consortia
Our aim is to provide you with an experience as close as possible to an onsite event. For this reason, Digital ILC 2020 will take place on an amazing, user-friendly web platform.
You will be able to create your own personalised programme, watch live and on-demand resources, interact with participants, put your questions to the speakers, join us at the EASL Community Hub, and enjoy the industry exhibition hall and industry satellite symposia.
To make your experience as comfortable as possible, you will be able to take a break in the EASL Lounge, a space dedicated to well-being and relaxation.
Here is an exclusive, sneak preview of the platform.
Join the biggest names in hepatology
at Digital ILC 2020
If you are not yet registered, we trust that this glimpse of key information has convinced you to register for Digital ILC 2020. Very special registration rates are available, starting at 100 euros. Now is the time to act and register!
