Northeast Ohio Liver Alliance

08/24/2026

We are thrilled to announce that our signature event, the Northeast Ohio Academic Liver Debates, will feature an unprecedented depth of regional participation with the best and brightest from Henry Ford Health University of Michigan The Ohio State University MetroHealth Cleveland Clinic

The Things We Do…

You will not want to miss this event where the evidence will be debated under the uniquely qualified moderation of Dr. Elliot Tapper!

Dr. Tapper has dedicated his career to improving the lives of people with liver disease through scholarship and clinical practice. We could not ask for a better steward to take us through the evidence for common practice in

Join us for what promises to be a friendly but fiercely debated completion and a whole lot of learning.

Registration now open at: https://liveralliance.org/programs/academic-debates/

08/20/2026

Join us in October for a Roundtable Webinar on Maternal Liver Health!

We will have a live discussion with experts on maternal liver diseases and attendees will learn how to evaluate and treat common liver disorders during pregnancy.

Learn more and register today by visiting https://liveralliance.org/events/maternal/

08/07/2026

A message from NEOLA President Mousab Tabbaa, MD:

07/28/2026

Attention all clinicians (physicians, trainees, and advanced practice providers) in a Hepatology practice!:

Don't miss out on this exciting opportunity to highlight your liver research and network at 'The Best of Liver Disease' this upcoming November!

Abstracts for review are being accepted now through September 9, 2026 at 11:59pm (ET). The abstracts will be reviewed and those that are selected will have the opportunity to present at the Best of Liver Disease meeting. The poster presentations will be judged by a panel who will select a winner who will deliver a podium presentation at the Best of Liver Disease conference (and receive a cash prize!).

Full submission rules and guidelines can be found at https://liveralliance.org/bestofliver/ > ‘Call for Abstracts’ tab

We look forward to seeing you all in November!

07/25/2026

Join us August 12th at Landerhaven for the final Anthony Tavill Liver Rounds of 2026!

We will have two exciting cases presented by fellows from Cleveland Clinic and University Hospitals - don't miss out!

Visit https://liveralliance.org/liver-rounds/ for more information and to register today!

07/24/2026

📣PARTNER EVENT SPOTLIGHT📣

Cleveland Clinic Multidisciplinary MASH Conference

The Cleveland Clinic Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Steatohepatitis “MASH” Conference is the first truly multidisciplinary educational summit dedicated to MASH care. While prior conferences have focused primarily on gastroenterology and hepatology audiences, this event brings together a broad range of specialties – including hepatology, transplant surgery, endocrinology, Metabolic Bariatric Surgery (MBS), cardiology, and oncology – to address the entire spectrum of disease and the whole patient.

Attendees will gain insights spanning early metabolic dysfunction to advanced liver disease, organ failure, and transplantation, with a focus on collaborative, patient-centered approaches that reflect the future of MASH care.

📅 Date: Aug 14-15, 2026
📍 Location: InterContinental Hotel & Conference Center, Cleveland, Ohio

For more information, please visit: https://www.clevelandclinicmeded.com/live/courses/mash/

07/16/2026

CALLING ALL WALKERS: We are less than 3 months away from our annual !

Join us this fall on October 3 at the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo as we celebrate the strength and resilience of our Liver Community 💜

Register today as a walker, become a team captain, or join a team!

Who will take home this year's superlatives?!
💙Largest Team
💚Highest Fundraising Team
💜Most Creative Shirt

Visit https://runsignup.com/Race/OH/Cleveland/ClevelandLiverWalk for more information and to sign up today!

If you'd like to help by volunteering day-of, please email us at [email protected] ☺️

See you all in October!

05/26/2026

Check out our lastest newsletter highlighting NEOLA at the 17th Annual Cleveland Asian Festival on May 16 & 17th!

The weekend of May 16 & 17, NEOLA hosted a table at the Cleveland Asian Festival as our inaugural Community Education and Care Access initiative. We were were able to engage with countless members of the community through education and meaningful conversations surrounding liver health!

05/04/2026

May is Hepatitis Awareness Month!

During the 31 days in May, we aim to raise awareness of hepatitis A, B, and C, while encouraging testing, vaccination, and treatment.

National Hepatitis Testing Day is observed on May 19th. All adults aged 18 and over should get screened at least once for hepatitis B and C, as many chronic infections are undiagnosed.

These recommendations come from the latest evidence-based research for prevention, surveillance, and treatment by liver societies such: American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases (AASLD), EUROPEAN ASSOCIATION FOR THE STUDY OF THE LIVER (EASL), Asian Pacific Association for the Study of the Liver (APASL), La Asociación Latinoamericana para el Estudio del Hígado (ALEH), SOLDA - Society on Liver Disease in Africa, and various international patient advocacy groups.

Viral Hepatitis Quick Facts:
💛 An estimated 4.4 million Americans are living with chronic viral hepatitis, though many are unaware of their infection.
❤️ Hep A causes a highly contagious liver infection but is preventable with a safe and effective vaccine.
💛 Hep B is a highly infectious liver infection caused by a virus that is also vaccine-preventable.
❤️ Hep C is a liver virus causing inflammation that is spread through blood-to-blood contact, often remaining "silent" without symptoms – but it can be cured with available treatments!

Resources:
NFID - https://www.nfid.org/know-the-abcs-of-hepatitis-prevention/
AASLD - https://www.aasld.org/
EASL - https://easl.eu/
APASL - https://www.apasl.info/
ALEH - https://alehlatam.org/
SOLDA - https://www.solda-society.org/

05/01/2026

🌟 Big news! 🌟We are officially turning the page and starting an exciting new chapter! TRIO Northern Ohio has changed our name, and we couldn’t be more thrilled to share this journey with our incredible friends and supporters. While our look and name might be fresh, our commitment to our transplant candidates, recipients, and the community remains the same. Thank you for being part of our story—we can't wait to show you what’s next! 🚀✨
Cleveland MOTTEP
Eversight
Kidney Foundation of Ohio
National Kidney Foundation
Lifebanc
Life Connection of Ohio
Northeast Ohio Liver Alliance
Transplant House of Cleveland
Team Ohio 4 Life
University Hospitals
Cleveland Clinic