VIRAL HEPATITIS

3 - 4 Mart 2017 �stanbul

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We are delighted to welcome you to the Special Conference on Viral Hepatitis jointly organized by the Turkish Association for the Study of the Liver (TASL) and the American Association for the Study of Liver Disease (AASLD).� It is taking place in Istanbul, Turkey, where West meets East, on March 3-4, 2017. This meeting will focus on extending knowledge in the pathogenesis of virus-induced liver disease and providing a comprehensive update in current management strategies in acute and chronic viral hepatitis, advanced liver disease before and after liver transplantation and hepatocellular carcinoma. We have brought together a series of excellent lectures delivered by a renowned international and national faculty. The program promises world-class educational opportunities for all who are interested in research and practice in viral hepatitis.

Our exciting program consists of 9 sessions spanning over two days.� They include:

Immunopathogenesis
Acute viral hepatitis and Hepatitis flares
Treatment for chronic hepatitis B
Chronic hepatitis C and extrahepatic manifestations
Treatment for chronic hepatitis C
Co-infections
Liver transplantation
Future therapy

To bring out the clinical relevance of the material covered, each session will incorporate case-based discussion by a panel of faculty experts with interactive participation of the audience.

Target Audience

Gastroenterologists
Hepatologists
Infectious disease specialists
Primary care physicians with interest in hepatitis
Translational and clinical researchers
Trainees
Other healthcare professionals

Highlights

2 full days of presentations of the current information on viral hepatitis
Expert faculty from around the globe
Case-base discussions
State of the art lecture
Abstract presentations
CME credits
Interactive program promoting networking with renowned scientists and leading experts

The program is organized and delivered by a joint panel of faculty of TASL and AASLD, lead by Drs. Ramazan Idilman and W. Ray Kim. The organizers and the faculty wish you an enjoyable time in �stanbul. We are enthusiastic that you will find the program stimulating and informative.

Scientific Secretariat