This Monothematic Conference will be co-organized by the Collaborative Research Center 57 (SFB/TRR 57)

Major topics of this conference include the genetic basis of fibrogenesis, the cells and soluble molecules involved in the different components of organ scarring. Further sessions will elucidate quantification of fibrosis and the latest approaches to therapeutically intervene, to prevent or reverse fibrotic organ damage. We aim to review all current aspects of liver fibrosis, drawing parallels to fibrotic diseases of other organs in order to better define both, organ-specific and general mechanisms of fibrogenesis.

Fibrosis, defined pathologically as accumulation of connective tissue, is increasingly recognized as an important feature of chronic diseases, and as such, represents an enormous health burden. The liver and kidney are two of the major organs affected by chronic fibro-proliferative diseases, which typically progress to end-stage organ failure. Therefore, the identification of risk factors, and the continued elucidation of the molecular pathogenesis of fibrogenesis have tremendous scientific and clinical importance.

The conference will provide all participants a unique opportunity to intensively discuss recent developments in this highly active scientific field with experts from Europe and the USA at a prominent and scenic location.

We look forward to meeting you in Petersberg!

	EASL is accredited by the European Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (EACCME) to provide the following CME activity for medical specialists. The EACCME is an institution of the European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS), www.uems.net
	The EASL Monothematic Conference: Liver Fibrogenesis - common and organ specific mechanisms is designated for a maximum of 9 hours of European external CME credits. Each medical specialist should claim only those hours of credit that he/she actually spent in the educational activity.
	EACCME credits are recognized by the American Medical Association towards the Physician’s Recognition Award (PRA). To convert EACCME credit to AMA PRA category 1 credit, contact the AMA.