Tuesday, August 4, 2015

August Newsletter: This issue of Liver Lowdown is all about Research!

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The August edition of "Liver Lowdown," a monthly newsletter published by "The American Liver Foundation" is now available for your viewing pleasure. 

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Liver Lowdown is the monthly general interest e-newsletter of the American Liver Foundation.

In accordance with the Foundation’s mission, the e-newsletter is disseminated to provide information about the prevention, treatment and cure of liver disease, as well as the organization’s research and advocacy endeavors.

Liver Lowdown content includes updates about the Foundation’s educational and signature programs; an in-depth focus on specific types of liver disease, and profiles of liver patients’ and caregivers’ personal experiences.

FEATURE
The American Liver Foundation is pleased to announce its 2015 research award winners. These awards provide critical support to outstanding scientists early in their careers, promoting a new generation of liver disease researchers.

This year’s 11 award winners will join over 800 scientists and physicians who have pursued careers in liver disease research and treatment as a result of receiving these early-career grants. The program has provided over $25 million in research funding since 1979.

“ALF is delighted by the range and depth of applications that we received,” said Tom Nealon III, Esq, Chief Executive Officer and National Board Chair of ALF. The 2015 awardees are studying diverse liver diseases, including biliary and liver fibrosis, cholangiocarcinoma, hepatocellular carcinoma, hepatitis, and nonalcoholic steatohepatitis.”

Irwin M. Arias, MD, a Triple Emeritus: Professor of Medicine (Albert Einstein College of Medicine) Physiology (Tufts) and National Institutes, called ALF’s support for new researchers critical. “We continue to need bright young people who will further advance liver research, broaden our understanding of liver biology and make new discoveries that will lead to better diagnostics and treatments,” he said. Dr. Arias, through his work with the American Association for the Study of Liver Disease (AASLD), helped found the American Liver Foundation in 1976. He served for many years on the ALF National Board as well its New England Chapter Board.

The American Liver Foundaton’s research program is funded through the generous donations of individuals who want to eradicate liver disease. Awards recipients were selected by a committee of experts in the field of hepatology, co-chaired by Rohit Loomba, MD, MHSc and Jasmohan Bajaj, MD. You can find a list of our 2015 award winners and their projects here. See how we they changing the future.


Welcome to the July/August 2015 edition of the Liver Lowdown. Click on the links below and check out our featured stories for the month!

FEATURE- RESEARCH AWARD WINNERS
This issue of Liver Lowdown is all about Research! Learn more about ALF's 2015 research award recipients, and make sure you scroll down for highlights from the 2015 International Liver Congress, and an update on one of our 2014 Post-Doctoral Fellowship recipients.
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INTERNATIONAL LIVER CONFERENCE HIGHLIGHTS- VIRAL HEPATITIS
News about hepatitis C is changing at a rapid pace. There are many treatments being investigated and more calls to action about testing.
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INTERNATIONAL LIVER CONFERENCE HIGHLIGHTS- NAFLD/NASH
The emerging public health challenge of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) was a hot topic at the meeting.

INTERNATIONAL LIVER CONFERENCE HIGHLIGHTS- PBC
In 2014, the American Liver Foundation provided funding to 11 early-career scientists from some of the nation’s leading academic institutions who are making the study of liver disease their life’s work. Read about grantee Zenobia Cofer, PhD.

RESEARCH
In 2014, the American Liver Foundation provided funding to 11 early-career scientists from some of the nation’s leading academic institutions who are making the study of liver disease their life’s work. Read about grantee Zenobia Cofer, PhD.

IN THE NEWS
ALF continues to make news around the country. Liver Life Walks and Flavors events, as well as education about topics such as fatty liver disease and the impact of alcohol on the liver are just a few.

CALENDAR OF EVENTS
ALF hosts a number of events throughout the year to support liver disease awareness. Check our events calendar and find one to participate in, including Liver Life Walks, Challenges and Flavors events in August and September.
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