13th Update on Hepatology Course 2026
3rd Forum of Metabolic Hepatology Transforming MASLD Care Through Multidisciplinary Action and Long-Term Vision & 13th Update on Hepatology 2026 12 - 14 March 2026
Personalized Management of Liver Diseases in The Flow of Hepatology Practice
For the first time, brought together on a common platform, these two major events in Romanian hepatology were seamlessly integrated and made complementary contributions to the educational objectives. The pillars of this complex event were medical progress and innovation, personalization of medical care, interdisciplinary dialogue, and the establishment of strategic directions in hepatology.
The exceptional scientific program of the annual hepatology course - Update on Hepatology - together with the prestigious national and international personalities invited, outlined the major trends in contemporary hepatology relevant to clinical practice. The concept addressed in 2026 - Personalized Management of Liver Diseases in the Flow of Hepatology Practice - reflects the growing tendency to integrate into practice a personalized care model tailored to the patient’s profile, based on a structured continuum of medical care and active longitudinal monitoring.
We thank the distinguished international speakers - Heiner Wedemeyer, Marco Carbone, Nancy Reau, Costica Aloman, Philip Mathurin, Dominique Thabut, Raluca Pais, Umberto Cillo, Luca Belli, Shiv Sarin and the national speakers - Simona Ruță, Corina Pop, Anca Trifan, Dana Crișan, Răzvan Iacob, Horia Ștefănescu, Dan Gheonea, Irina Gîrleanu, Mugur Grasu, Zeno Spârchez, Speranța Iacob, Eugen Dumitru, Andrada Seicean, Bogdan Procopeț for updating high-impact and highly relevant topics:
- Viral hepatitis B and D - beyond elimination and toward cure
- Autoimmune and cholestatic liver disease: from patterns to personalized therapy
- Alcohol and the liver in 2026 - old risks, new concepts, and evolving strategies
- Cirrhosis as a multisystemic disease - a practical guide to complications
- Innovation and personalization in liver transplantation – toward long-term success
- The expanding role of endohepatology in 2026
Within the framework of the 3rd Forum of Metabolic Hepatology, the novelty consisted in a complex event aimed not only at presenting the most recent scientific data in hepatology with an impact on clinical practice, but also at initiating a national strategic approach for the control and prevention of steatosis, steatohepatitis, and cirrhosis associated with metabolic dysfunction (MASLD), chronic liver disease caused by harmful alcohol consumption (ALD) and the combination of these conditions (MetALD).
With the support of renowned experts and promoters of clinical practice guidelines and health policies in this field - Jeffrey Lazarus, Vlad Ratziu, Nancy Reau, Ines Mega, Roxana Șirli, Anca Trifan, Corina Pop, Ioana Lupescu - a Position Paper began to take shape, outlining a national strategy, an action plan, and concrete directions for reducing the impact of MASLD, MetALD, and ALD in Romania, and for integrating this initiative into a broader global strategy for the control of metabolic disorders (obesity, type 2 diabetes mellitus, dyslipidemia, and cardiovascular disease).
We also thank the distinguished guests from various disciplines who helped us integrate metabolic liver pathology into the broader context of highly prevalent metabolic conditions: Dragoș Vinereanu, Anca Sîrbu, Mihaela Vladu, Dragoș Bumbăcea, Răzvan Hainăroșie, Bogdan Obrișcă, Lucia Grijac, Gindrovel Dumitra, Mihaela Udrescu, Ligia Moșneagă.
The traditional meeting with patients with liver diseases and liver transplant recipients was not only an emotional moment, but also an opportunity to inform, educate and promote the principles that underpin liver health.
We thank the distinguished speakers, support organizations, and participants for these three days of valuable scientific experience, interactivity, and national and international connectivity.
See you again in 2027!
Liana Gheorghe
Speranța Iacob
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Great news for hepatology researchers!
You now have the opportunity to present your work at the 13th Update on Hepatology Course 2026, one of the key national events dedicated to advances in liver disease research and clinical practice!
Course Date: 12–14 March 2026
Location: Bucharest
Call for Abstracts – Now Open!
Send your abstract to roaldliver@gmail.com and maria.iacob@umfcd.ro, following the official submission guidelines below.
Deadline for submission: February 12th, 2026
Abstract Submission Guidelines
- Use the official abstract form and submit via email.
- Include the presenting author’s name, date of birth, and email.
- Maximum 250 words (excluding title), written in Arial 10.
- Case presentations are not accepted.
- Choose your presentation type: Oral/Poster or Poster Only.
- Indicate your research category: Clinical or Basic.
- Topics must be related exclusively to hepatology.
- No edits permitted after submission.
- Late submissions will not be considered.
Why Submit?
Take advantage of this unique opportunity to:
- Present your latest research in liver disease to a national audience.
- Engage with experts from the evaluation committee in scientific discussions.
- Receive valuable feedback and increase your visibility within the hepatology community.
A limited number of posters will be selected for short 5-minute presentations in front of the evaluation committee; authors will be notified in advance.
Special Benefits for RoALD Members
Only RoALD members with accepted abstracts will benefit from a reduced course registration fee.
Please note: the reduced fee does not include accommodation or transport.
Participants will receive EMC certificates via email, provided they attend the course in person.
Become a Member – Be Part of the Hepatology Community!
Join RoALD today and enjoy membership benefits at both RoALD and SRGH organized congresses and events:
- Discounted participation fees for courses and conferences.
- Networking with top researchers and clinicians in hepatology and transplantation.
- Access to educational workshops, mentorship programs and grant opportunities.
- Early updates and involvement in collaborative Romanian and European initiatives.
Submit your abstract. Join RoALD. Shape the future of hepatology!
A New and Sparkling Highlight for 2026!
In 2026, the 13th Update on Hepatology Course “Personalized Management of Liver Diseases in the Flow of Hepatology Practice” will come with a truly unique format and forward-looking message.
For the first time, the course will be held together with the 3rd Romanian Forum of Metabolic Hepatology, forming one integrated event focused on real-life clinical hepatology and patient-centered care.
Key Highlight: National Position Paper Launch
A major moment of this joint edition will be the release of the RoALD - SRGH Position Paper on a national initiative to promote metabolic liver health:
“The Need for Addressing Obesity to Improve Liver Health”
This milestone document reflects the course’s core message - the importance of personalized, risk-adapted strategies in the prevention and management of metabolic liver diseases.
Why You Should Join:
- Participate in expert-level discussions on the personalized management of liver diseases, from prevention to advanced therapies.
- Be part of shaping national priorities for addressing obesity and liver health in Romania and beyond.
Save the Date:
March 12–14, 2026 | Bucharest, Romania
Stimati participanti,
Certificatul de participare se eliberează doar participanţilor care au plătit taxa de congres şi au completat formularul de feedback.
Formularul de feedback se poate completa până cel târziu la data de 5 aprilie 2026.
Certificatele de participare se vor trimite pe e-mail participanţilor incepand cu 15 aprilie.
Cu stima,
Romanian Association for Liver Diseases- RoALD
După ce aţi efectuat plata este obligatoriu să vă înregistraţi prin completarea unui Formular de înscriere.
