EASL, the European Association for the Study of the Liver, founded in 1966, is a medical association dedicated to pursuing excellence in liver research, to the clinical practice of liver disorders, and to providing education to all those interested in hepatology. As of 2023, EASL serves 5,500 members.
Leadership & Governance
Governing Board
The EASL Governing Board is composed of 15 scientific experts. The EASL Governing Board is dedicated to the pursuit of excellence in hepatology, liver research, and the clinical practice of liver disorders.
Secretary General
The Secretary General is the Chief Executive of the association for a period of two years having already served as Vice-Secretary.
Aleksander Krag
MD, PhD, MBA, Professor and Head of Hepatology, Odense University Hospital, DenmarkVice-Secretary
The Vice-Secretary serves for two years in close collaboration with the Secretary General and will become the next Secretary General in term.
Debbie Shawcross
Institute of Liver Studies, King’s College LondonTreasurer
The Treasurer has been elected by the EASL assembly as a non-voting member of the Governing Board for a second term of five years. All Governing Board members share responsibility for the society’s finances.
Francesco Negro
Divisions of Gastroenterology and Hepatology of Clinical Pathology, University Hospital of GenevaMassimo Pinzani
Treasurer-electInstitute for Liver and Digestive Health University College London
Educational Councillor
The Educational Councillor was elected for a 4-year term by the EASL General Assembly.
Sven Francque
EASL Educational CouncillorChairman of the Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology of the University Hospital Antwerp and Full Professor of Medicine at the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences of the University of Antwerp
Public Health Councillor
The Public Health Councillor was elected for a 4-year term by the EASL General Assembly.
Maria Buti
Professor of Medicine. Liver Unit, Hospital General Universitari Valle Hebron, Barcelona.Shira Zelber-Sagi
Public Health Councillor-elect.Head of the School of Public Health, University of Haifa, Israel
External Affairs Councillor
The External Affairs Councillor serves as liaison between the EASL Governing Board, EASL Management Committee, and the EASL Office in relation to said EASL policies. The External Affairs Councillor reports to the Secretary General.
Francesco Paolo Russo
Associate Professor of Gastroenterology at the University of PaduaInternal Affairs Councillor
The Internal Affairs Councillor serves as liaison between the EASL Governing Board, EASL Management Committee, and the EASL Office in relation to said EASL policies. The Internal Affairs Councillor reports to the Secretary General.
Ahmed Elsharkawy
Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Birmingham, United KingdomThere are eight Scientific Committee members. All of them are elected by the EASL General Assembly for a period of three years.