On National Siblings Day, twin brothers and ALF Liver Life Advocates® Rayyan and Aaliyan Qureshi are channeling their personal connection to liver disease into a joint mission of pursuing careers in medicine and advocating to raise awareness about liver disease prevention. Aaliyan said, “Sharing this journey with my twin adds another layer of meaning.”
Rayyan and Aaliyan are both undergraduate students at UT Dallas and researchers at UT Southwestern, united by a shared passion for pursuing careers in medicine. This commitment is rooted not only in their academic interests but also in a personal connection to liver disease. The brothers have a close relative who was diagnosed with liver cancer, an experience that gave them firsthand insight into how devastating and silent liver disease can be for patients and their families. “That experience shaped our perspective and gave us a shared sense of purpose,” said Rayyan. “Working together has strengthened our bond and driven us to raise awareness, support those impacted, and contribute to better outcomes through research and advocacy. It’s inspiring to stand beside someone who understands this journey so closely, and we’re grateful to be part of a community committed to improving liver health and making a lasting difference.”
Thank you, Rayyan and Aaliyan, for standing with us in the fight against liver disease and joining us at the Liver Life Advocacy Summit™ in Washington, D.C., April 21-23. We truly admire your passion and dedication to expanding and strengthening liver disease prevention efforts. Together, we can work towards our vision of a world without liver disease. Visit liverfoundation.org to learn more about liver disease, ways to get involved, and how to become a Liver Life Advocate.