Global Liver Institute

08/25/2026

UT Southwestern Medical Center has established the new Will and Liza Lee Center for Liver Disease and Transplant Research to accelerate research and improve treatments for . The Center will focus on understanding the causes of liver disease and developing treatments to improve survival, with particular attention to serious conditions such as and hepatocellular carcinoma.

The Center comes as liver disease continues to be a significant concern nationally and in , where rates of , and alcohol-related cirrhosis are higher than in many states. The Center will also study diseases that disproportionately affect racial and ethnic minorities and socioeconomically disadvantaged populations.

The Center honors William M. Lee, M.D., who spent 36 years at UT Southwestern researching liver diseases including acute liver failure, drug-induced liver injury and viral hepatitis. He founded the NIH-funded Acute Liver Failure Study Group in 1997, one of the longest-running research consortia focused on acute liver failure.

We look forward to seeing how the Center’s research and innovation advance better treatments and outcomes for people and families affected by liver disease.

https://www.utsouthwestern.edu/ctplus/stories/2026/new-liver-center-lee.html

Learn about the new Will and Liza Lee Center for Liver Disease and Transplant Research.

08/20/2026

For A3 alum Mark McIntosh, the power of the Advanced Advocacy Academy came from bringing people together with shared lived experiences, learning from one another, and finding strength in a community of advocates.

As Mark says, when we work collectively as “one heartbeat,” we can truly make a difference. ♥️

That’s the spirit of . And it’s coming back to Washington, D.C. this September.

➡️ Apply today and join us: https://globalliver.salsalabs.org/A32026RegistrationForm/index.html

08/19/2026

The Global Liver Institute will be there and we'd love to connect with you in person! Stop by the GLI table anytime—whether you want to talk shop, grab a coffee, or just say hi.

What to expect at the GLI table:

✅ Insights on the intersection of liver health and cardiometabolic disease
✅ Expert consultations with our team
✅ Networking opportunities with peers and innovators

Whether you're looking for clinical insights, educational resources, or partnership opportunities, our team is ready to help you make the most of your congress experience.
📍 Find us at the GLI Table 📅 October 15-17, 2026

Haven't registered yet? There's still time! Use promo code GLI100 at https://www.cardiometabolichealth.org/?_mc= xy_cmhc_x_cmhc_le_x_x_x_x_x_gli_2026 to secure your spot with exclusive savings.

We look forward to meeting you!

08/18/2026

For veterans living with serious liver disease in Northern California, access to a life-saving has changed significantly.

Since UC Davis Health launched its program in 2023, 11 veterans from the Sacramento U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs have received transplants at UC Davis Health. That’s nearly three times the number of Sacramento-area veterans who received transplants outside the region during the previous four years combined!

The progress is driven by close collaboration between Sacramento VA and UC Davis Health teams, who work together from referral through post-transplant care to help patients navigate the transplant process and address barriers along the way.

For veterans, that partnership means greater access to specialized liver care and the opportunity to receive a transplant without having to travel as far from home. Advances in transplant technology, including machine perfusion that can help preserve and expand the pool of usable donor organs, have also helped increase transplant opportunities.

As Dr. Vikrant Rachakonda of the Sacramento VA and UC Davis Health puts it, the goal is simple: remove barriers that can delay or prevent access to life-saving care.

For veterans who have sacrificed so much for their country, expanding access to the care they need is one more way to support their health and their future.

https://health.ucdavis.edu/welcome/news/headlines/uc-davis-transplant-center-expands-access-to-life-saving-liver-care-for-veterans/2026/07

Sacramento VA and UC Davis Health have expanded veterans’ access to liver transplants, tripling procedures through close collaboration, faster wait times and innovative technology.

08/17/2026

You find hope. You find community. You find your voice.

That's what many participants say they discovered through the Global Liver Institute's Advanced Advocacy Academy (A3).

Living with liver disease or caring for someone who does can feel isolating, but no one has to navigate that journey alone. A3 brings together patients and caregivers to build advocacy skills, form lasting connections, and empower them to help shape the future of liver care.

Join GLI in Washington, D.C., September 25–28, and discover how your voice can help make a difference for people living with liver disease, including steatotic liver disease (SLD).

Applications are open, and seats are filling fast! Don’t miss your chance to join A3 2026. Apply Today:
🔗 https://globalliver.salsalabs.org/A32026RegistrationForm/index.html

08/12/2026

Family caregivers are an essential part of the journey, yet the support available to them can vary widely.

Join the National Alliance for Caregiving, featuring Priscilla Badia, Yadira Montoya, and Jason Resendez for a conversation on innovative approaches to supporting caregivers across solid , blood, and bone marrow . Experts will explore current gaps, promising practices, and opportunities to strengthen caregiver support throughout the transplant journey.

Register to join the conversation: https://events.zoom.us/ev/AurFec0LHIq5ctlUZaOfApRVmciLL8-GtTX0_Iq7yrPK-eutCz3A~AmWUayZ6Ec_UsWnNd0xmXznpQE4I-YKYxjE-guvLVpDDt_8eayp8o2zOwA

08/12/2026

The more we learn from one another, the stronger our community becomes.

At the Advanced Advocacy Academy ( ), and advocates representing a wide range of come together to share experiences, build lasting connections, and deepen their understanding of .

For A3 alum Raisa Syed, A3 was a reminder that every conversation offers a new perspective, and every connection helps move advocacy forward.

Join us and register today: https://globalliver.org/advanced-advocacy-academy/

08/12/2026

Every journey is unique, and every voice has the power to make an impact. 💙

Through the Advanced Advocacy Academy ( ), patients and advocates come together to transform their experiences into action, helping shape conversations around awareness, care, research, and policy.

Learn more about the and how leaders are driving change in : https://globalliver.salsalabs.org/A32026RegistrationForm/index.html

08/11/2026

Bertrand Nelson became the first person in the world living with to receive a lung from an HIV-positive . On March 21, 2026, the New Jersey resident underwent a successful double lung and at NYU Langone Health after living with HIV for more than 20 years and experiencing rapidly declining lung function following the return of sarcoidosis.

After spending 67 days in the hospital, Bertrand returned home and is preparing to begin physical therapy. He says he hopes sharing his story will help reduce the stigma surrounding HIV, encourage more people living with HIV to consider organ donation, and remind others facing transplantation that, as he says, "You are worthy."

The procedure marks a significant milestone, opening the door to more transplant opportunities for people living with HIV by expanding the pool of potential organ donors for patients with end-stage organ disease.

https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/in-world-first-a-man-living-with-hiv-received-a-lung-transplant-from-an-hiv-positive-donor/

This operation opens the door to treating more people living with HIV who have end-stage organ disease

08/05/2026

has the power to change more than . It can change people.

For A3 alumni Brenda and Mario Remo, the Advanced Advocacy Academy ( ) offered more than new skills. It brought confidence, meaningful connections, and a community that reminded them they weren't alone.

Join us at A3, this September, and discover what you can learn, who you'll meet, and the impact you can make: https://globalliver.org/advanced-advocacy-academy/