European Association for the Study of the Liver
A non-profit medical association dedicated to liver research, clinical practice, and hepatology education.
European Association for the Study of the Liver (EASL)Founded in 1966 by Gustav-Adolf Martini, the European Association for the Study of the Liver (EASL) is a non-profit organization headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland. It serves as a global hub for hepatology, with 6,800 members across 112 countries as of 2024.
The association focuses on beating liver disease by developing evidence-based clinical practice guidelines and publishing scientific research through the Journal of Hepatology and JHEP Reports. It also hosts the EASL Congress, Europe's largest event for liver health, which facilitates collaboration between doctors, scientists, and industry partners.
EASL aims to shape the future of hepatology by setting European training standards and driving innovation through independent education and technology. Its advocacy efforts include the Love Your Liver campaign and the Global Liver Advocacy Network.