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Get Involved Make a Donation Current Initiatives and Updates American Liver Foundation provides current news and information on a variety of liver related topics helping patients, friends and families affected by liver disease. Winners of the American Liver Foundation 2024 Poster Competition Announced This competition showcases posters and a brief video created by early career healthcare professionals from across the country on six areas of liver educational focus. Learn More First National Study to Assess the Prevalence of NAFLD to be Conducted by Federal Government A first-ever national study to assess the prevalence of nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD)* will be conducted by the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ)**, in collaboration with other federal agency stakeholders, to evaluate the prevalence, diagnoses, treatments and complications associated with NAFLD. Learn More Liver Patients, Families, and Medical Professionals Walk to End Liver Disease Thousands join together to support the nearly 100 million Americans affected by liver disease. Learn More Find a Clinical Trial Clinical trials are research studies that test how well new medical approaches work in people. Speak with your doctor about the ongoing progress and results of these trials to get the most up-to-date information on new treatments. Participating in a clinical trial is a great way to contribute to curing, preventing, and treating liver disease and its complications. Start your search here to find clinical trials that need people like you. Interested in learning more about clinical trials? Clinical trials are research studies aimed at evaluating medical, surgical, or behavioral interventions. They are a primary way for researchers to learn more about the safety and effectiveness of investigational treatments. Check out our featured clinical trial for Hepatocellular Carcinoma (HCC) by clicking below. Learn more Upcoming Programs & Events American Liver Foundation offers a wide variety of free patient programs online and in-person in addition to events to raise awareness and funds to support our mission. Oct 26 October 26, 2023 - June 30, 2024 Feeding Your Life: Fueling Your Liver Jan 1 January 1 - June 30 New Nomenclature for Fatty Liver Disease Jan 2 January 2 - June 30 Overcoming Stigma and Advocating for Equitable Care in Liver Cancer Jan 2 January 2 - June 30 Decoding the Nuances of Diagnosis and Emerging Therapeutic Options in HCC View Calendar Signature Programs Think Liver Think Life Think Liver Think Life™ is a national public health campaign which aims to ensure every American understands their risk for liver disease, receives the appropriate screening and care coordination and feels well-informed and supported throughout their liver journey. Visit Website Irwin M. Arias Symposium This one-day virtual or in-person program brings together hundreds of leading biomedical scientists and physicians from across the globe and is designed to bridge the remarkable advances in basic biology and engineering with the understanding of liver diseases and their treatment. Visit Website Liver Cancer Conference This virtual education program is created especially for liver cancer patients and their family members/caregivers. It offers presentations, workshops and opportunities for engagement with leading medical experts, researchers and others knowledgeable about issues relevant to those dealing with liver cancer. Visit Website Signature Events Liver Life Walk Liver Life Walk is a signature event of the American Liver Foundation (ALF). It allows people affected by liver disease to come together to raise awareness and funds. It also gives them the opportunity to support each other in a festive and inspiring environment. Visit Website Liver Life Challenge The Liver Life Challenge is the American Liver Foundation’s official endurance program, where dedicated athletes across the country use their passion and commitment to go the extra mile for the liver community. Visit Website Flavors FLAVORS, a national culinary event, goes beyond any traditional gala experience by providing guests with the unique opportunity to have a local top chef prepare a multi-course dinner tableside. The evening showcases the signature dishes of our culinary experts and takes you beyond the usual restaurant fare. Visit Website Our Impact From keeping patients updated on COVID-19, liver health and emerging clinical trials to creating a nationwide five-year initiative to help prevent and detect liver disease earlier to making advances in liver transplantation—we’re working every day to save lives. We advocate for changes in federal...