American Liver Foundation

Empower Yourself: Get Relief from the Itch of Primary Biliary Cholangitis
2025-09-01 00:00 - 23:59, 2025-10-01 00:00 - 23:59 (America/Puerto_Rico)
Primary Biliary Cholangitis (PBC) often comes with challenging symptoms like fatigue and severe itching, significantly impacting your quality of life. But hope is here: two new FDA-approved treatments are changing the game for PBC management. The American Liver Foundation invites you to watch our on-demand webinar, designed to provide the guidance and resources you need to better understand and manage PBC.

What You’ll Gain:

Insights into PBC and why it causes itching

A deeper understanding of the factors that lead to PBC

Information on the latest treatment options and guideline-recommended medications

Strategies to optimize your treatment and address common symptoms like tiredness and joint pain

Featuring an Expert Panel:

A leading gastroenterologist

A knowledgeable nurse practitioner

A patient advocate from the American Liver Foundation

Fellow patients who share their lived experiences

This webinar is more than just information; it’s about empowering you to take charge of your health. Learn how to have meaningful conversations with your doctor, explore new treatment options, and find relief from your symptoms.Don’t let PBC define your life. Watch now and discover tools and treatments that can help you regain control. Watch Now

Breaking Down Metabolic Liver Disease: A Primary Care Approach to MASLD and MASH
2025-09-01 00:00 - 23:59, 2025-10-06 00:00 - 23:59 (America/Puerto_Rico) | On-Demand For Medical Professionals

A Patient’s Experience Living with MASH and the Role PCPs Can Play in Optimizing Care
2025-09-01 00:00 - 23:59, 2025-10-06 00:00 - 23:59 (America/Puerto_Rico) | On-Demand For Medical Professionals

Liver Health ECHO Program - MASLD and ComorbiditiesMASLD, type 2 diabetes, obesity, and cardiovascular diseases
2025-09-02 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Puerto_Rico)

Sharing the Journey, an ALF support network for patients
2025-09-11 13:00 - 14:30, 2025-10-09 13:00 - 14:30 (America/Puerto_Rico)
The American Liver Foundation offers this support network for people who have been diagnosed with liver disease and those who are awaiting liver transplant. Liver disease can pose many unique challenges, both physically and emotionally. Sharing the Journey with others who face these challenges can be extremely helpful. Having a connection with others who truly understand what you are going through can reduce your feelings of isolation and help you find ways to cope. A licensed social worker will facilitate all sessions. There is no fee to participate. You must be aged 18 or older to join. Groups will meet on the second Thursday of each month from 1:00 – 2:30 PM Eastern Time via Zoom.

January 9

February 13

March 13

April 10

May 8

June 12

July 10

August 14

September 11

October 9

November 13

December 11

Event Time: 1:00 to 2:30 p.m. ESTZoom Meeting Link: Please register below to receive the Zoom Link.

Liver Life Walk Colorado
2025-09-13 00:00 - 23:59 (America/Denver) | Denver, CO

Sharing the Journey, an ALF support network for liver transplant recipients
2025-09-18 13:00 - 14:30, 2025-10-16 13:00 - 14:30 (America/Puerto_Rico)
This group is for people who have received liver transplants and wish to connect with other transplant recipients. All sessions will be facilitated by a licensed clinical social worker. This group provides a caring network of support in which you can share your thoughts and concerns. Please note that we cannot offer specific medical advice or counseling as part of these sessions. We will meet on the third Thursday of each month from 1:00 to 2:30 PM Eastern Time. You must be aged 18 or older to participate.

Event Dates:

January 16

February 20

March 20

April 17

May 15

June 19

July 17

August 21

September 18

October 16

November 20

December 18

Event Time: 1:00 to 2:30 p.m. ESTZoom Meeting Link: Please register below to receive the Zoom Link.

BMW Berlin Marathon
2025-09-21 00:00 - 23:59 (Europe/Berlin) | Berlin, Germany

Ask the Experts: MASLD Matters in Every Community
2025-09-23 12:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York)
Event Date: September 23rd, 2025

Event Time: 12:00 PM EST

Zoom link: Please register for zoom link

This one-hour webinar will focus on metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic Liver disease (MASLD), a common yet often overlooked liver condition that affects individuals across all communities. Medical experts will break down key aspects of MASLD and discuss:

• What is MASLD and who is at risk• How MASLD can impact your health and lead to the need for a lifesaving liver transplant• Available treatment options• How to talk to your doctor and advocate for the care and support you need

At the conclusion of the program, our experts will host a live Q&A session where participants can ask any additional or clarifying questions.

Whether you've been diagnosed with, or are at risk for, MASLD or just simply want to learn more, this program will empower you with the knowledge to take charge of your liver health.

Shivani Ketan Shah, MDAssistant ProfessorDepartment of Internal MedicineTransplant HepatologyPiedmont Transplant Institute

Dina Halegoua-De Marzio, MD

Professor of MedicineAssociate Chief and Director of Research, Division of Gastroenterology and HepatologyDirector, Jefferson Fatty Liver CenterSidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University

Sindhu Pandurangi, MD

Assistant Professor of PediatricsDivision of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and NutritionUT Southwestern Medical Center, Children’s Medical Center Dallas

Rebecca Loh, MD Clinical Assistant Professor of MedicineGastroenterology and Transplant HepatologyThomas Jefferson University HospitalSidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University

Primary Biliary Cholangitis: Improving Itch and Markers of Liver Function with New and Emerging Agents
2025-09-30 00:00 - 23:59, 2025-10-31 00:00 - 23:59 (America/Puerto_Rico) | On-Demand For Medical Professionals

Challenging PBC Cases: How Do Your Treatment Decisions Match with Expert Suggestions?
2025-09-30 00:00 - 23:59, 2025-10-28 00:00 - 23:59 (America/Puerto_Rico) | On-Demand For Medical Professionals

Liver Life Walk Connecticut
2025-10-04 00:00 - 23:59 (America/New_York) | Meriden, CT

Liver Life Walk DC
2025-10-04 00:00 - 23:59 (America/New_York) | Washington, D.C.

Liver Life Walk Virginia
2025-10-05 00:00 - 23:59 (America/New_York) | Richmond, Virginia

Liver Health ECHO Program - MASLD in Marginalized CommunitiesMASLD in different demographics and addressing unique challenges
2025-10-07 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Puerto_Rico)

Bank of America Chicago Marathon
2025-10-12 00:00 - 23:59 (America/Chicago) | Chicago, IL

Liver Disease Care: Empowering Primary Providers & Communities for Early Detection
2025-10-16 12:30 - 13:30 (America/New_York)
Event Date: Thursday, October 16th

Event Time: 12:30 PM ET

Zoom link: Please register for zoom link

This one-hour program will empower primary care providers to strengthen early detection and in-office management of liver diseases, particularly for patients who face barriers to specialty care. Speakers will equip providers with practical, guideline-based strategies to apply in everyday practice. The session focuses on key liver conditions, including:

Metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD)

Autoimmune liver disease

Chronic viral hepatitis

Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC)

Alcohol associated liver disease

Participants will also have the opportunity to ask our experts questions during the live Q&A session.

Presenters:

Bubu A. Banini, MD, PhD

Assistant Professor, Section of Digestive Diseases, Yale School of Medicine Translational Research Director, Metabolic Health and Weight Management Program Associate Director, Clinical and Translational Core, Yale Liver Center

Juan Pablo Arab, MD

Associate Professor of MedicineDivision of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and NutritionVirginia Commonwealth University school of MedicineDirector of Alcohol SciencesStravitz-Sanyal Institute for Liver Disease and Metabolic Health

Nathan Furukawa, MD, MPH

Senior Advisor for Hepatitis C Elimination Division of Viral Hepatitis Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Craig Lammert, MD

Associate Professor of Medicine Indiana University School of Medicine Executive Director Autoimmune Hepatitis Association

Renu Dhanasekaran MD, PhD

Assistant Professor Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology Department of MedicineStanford Health Care

Moderator: Lesley Miller, MD, FACP

Medical Director, Grady Liver ClinicProfessor of MedicineDivision of General Internal Medicine Emory University School of Medicine

Liver Life Walk San Francisco
2025-10-18 00:00 - 23:59 (America/Puerto_Rico) | San Francisco, CA

Liver Health for Veterans: Understanding the Risks and Complications of Liver Disease
2025-10-21 12:30 - 13:30 (America/New_York)
Event Date: Tuesday, Oct. 21st

Event Time: 12:30 PM EST

Zoom link: Please register for zoom link

This one-hour webinar, presented in collaboration with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and Veterans Health Administration (VHA), will focus on the most common liver conditions affecting Veterans, including metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD), cirrhosis, and hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC).

Experts from the VA will discuss:

Risk factors

The importance of early diagnosis and screening

How each condition is diagnosed

Complications and available treatments

Strategies for daily management

Participants will also have the opportunity to ask our experts questions during the live Q&A session.

Gyorgy Baffy, MD, PhD

Chief of Gastroenterology, VA Boston Healthcare System Associate Professor of Medicine, Harvard Medical School

Jonathan Dranoff, MD Director, Steatotic Liver Disease Program, VA Connecticut Healthcare SystemProfessor of Medicine, Yale University

Michael Fuchs, MD, PhD

Chief of Gastroenterology, Central Virginia VA Health Care System, RichmondDirector of GI Research, Richmond Institute for Veterans ResearchProfessor of Medicine, Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond

Sofia Jakab, MD

Associate Chief, Digestive Diseases, VA CT Healthcare SystemChief, Klatskin Liver Inpatient Service, Yale New Haven HealthAssociate Professor of Medicine (Digestive Diseases)

Atoosa Rabiee, MD

Chief, Transplant Services Medical Director, Hepatology Washington DC VA Medical Center Associate Professor of Medicine Georgetown University

Karine Rozenberg, PharmD

VISN 12 Hepatitis C and Advanced Liver Disease Programs Manager Chair of the Liver Disease Dashboard Workgroup

Tamar Taddei, MDVice Chief, Faculty Development, Digestive DiseasesChief, Digestive Diseases, VA Connecticut Healthcare SystemProfessor of Internal Medicine (Digestive Diseases) at Yale School of Medicine

Thuy-Van (Tina) Hang, MD

Director of Hepatology, Atlanta VA Medical Center Assistant Professor, Emory University School of Medicine

Liver Disease & Mental Health: How liver disease can affect your quality of life
2025-10-22 19:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York)
Event Date: October 22nd, 2025

Event Time: 7:00 PM ET

Registration link: https://secure.liver.ca/site/Calendar?id=100681&view=Detail

People with chronic liver disease (CLD) often face increased anxiety, depression, and other challenges due to physical symptoms, lifestyle changes, emotional strain, and stigma. This patient educational webinar, held in collaboration with Liver Canada, will explore the connection between CLD and mental health.

ALF LC Mental Health Program InviteDownload

Liver Life Walk Houston
2025-10-25 00:00 - 23:59 (America/New_York) | Houston, TX

Pharmacists and Providers: A Unified Approach to MASH Treatment
2025-10-28 12:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York)
Event Date: October 28th, 2025

Event Time: 12:00 PM ET

Recording link: Please register for recording link

In this informative session, experts from Walgreens Specialty Pharmacy explore the power of collaboration in managing MASH treatment. Attendees will gain insight into the pivotal role specialty pharmacists play in patient care, from care coordination and immunizations to financial assistance and medication adherence. The event will also highlight the latest developments in clinical treatments and pipeline therapies, offering valuable perspectives for healthcare providers.

Through interactive Q&A segments and practical resources, participants will discover how strong relationships between pharmacists and providers can improve health outcomes and patient experiences.

Presenters:

Angela Bower DNP, MBA, FNP-BC

Senior DirectorWalgreens

Cindy Moore, RPh, CSPClinical Program Manager, Walgreens Specialty Pharmacy Gastroenterology | Infectious Diseases | Cardiology | Organ

National Legacy Gala
2025-10-29 00:00 - 23:59 (America/New_York) | New York City, NY
