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

1. President Dr. Teerha Piratvisuth, Hat Yai
2. Immediate Past President Dr. Ji-Dong Jia, Beijing
3. President Elect Dr.Jia-Horng Kao, Taipei
4. Secretary General-cum-Treasurer Dr. Osamu Yokosuka, Chiba

5.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. Mobin Khan, Dhaka
Dr. Hyo-Suk Lee, Seoul
Dr. Seng Gee Lim, Singapore
Dr. Gamal Shiha, Cairo
Dr. Nurdan Tozun, Istanbul