About APASL

APASL was formed in August 1978 in Singapore. APASL covers the region from China, Mongolia and Kazakhstan in the North, to New Zealand in the South, to the Pacific Islands in the East and Turkey and Egypt in the West. Our main objective of the association is to promote the scientific advancement and education of hepatology in the Asia Pacific region, including the exchange of information and the development of consensus in the field of hepatology. It coordinates scientific studies between scientists and clinicians living in this region and encourages the practice of medicine in liver diseases.

APASL Office Bearers & Executive Council

President: Dr. Ji-Dong Jia, China
Immediate Past President: Dr. George KK Lau, Hong Kong
President Elect: Dr. Teerha Piratvisuth, Thailand
Secretary General: Dr. Osamu Yokosuka, Japan

Executive Council:
Dr. Marilyn O.Aｒguillas, Davao
Dr. Yogesh K Chawla, Chandigarh
Dr. Darrell HG Crawford, Brisbane
Dr. Rino A Gani, Jakarta
Dr. Saeed Hamid, Karachi
Dr. Jinlin Hou, Guangzhou
Dr. Jia-Horng Kao, Taipei
Dr. Mobin Khan, Dhaka
Dr. Hyo-Suk Lee, Seoul
Dr. Seng Gee Lim, Singapore
Dr. Gamal Shiha, Cairo
Dr. Nurdan Tozun, Istanbul