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Since the day she was born, Valen Keefer, has faced a challenging medical heritage. Everyone on her mother’s side has suffered from polycystic kidney disease (PKD).

During his tenure as Professor of Medicine and Director of the Liver Study Unit at the University of Chicago, Dr. Baker helped develop the first Liver Transplant program in the Midwest.

The rise in obesity and diabetes is fueling a life-threatening disease known as fatty liver disease, that affects an estimated 100 million people, many of whom are unaware they even have it.

Liver Life Walk has been a signature event of the American Liver Foundation (ALF) since 1999. It allows people affected by liver disease to come together to raise awareness and funds.

ALF recognized individuals who made an outstanding contribution to the liver community, fields of biotechnology, medical innovation, and philanthropy at the New England Legacy Gala.

Viral hepatitis is the inflammation of the liver caused by a virus. In the United States, the most common types of viral hepatitis are Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B and Hepatitis C.

For families struggling with pediatric liver disease, few resources and support options exist, until now.

Dr. Na Li was born in China and her passion for practicing medicine and taking care of patients inspired her to pursue an internal medicine residency and a fellowship in gastroenterology.

ALF and Hepatitis B Foundation joined forces with key stakeholders concerned with identifying and addressing the unmet needs of people living with hepatitis D virus (HDV).

I had Hepatitis C which had been dormant for years. Fortunately a liver biopsy showed that the liver had not yet been seriously affected.

Kaila became involved with the American Liver Foundation (ALF) in 2017 after her friend, Courtney, was diagnosed with liver cancer.

As the Boston Athletic Association’s first official charity team, ALF has a long history in Boston. Since 1988, ALF's Marathon Team has made a dramatic impact on the American Liver Foundation’s mission.