British Association for the Study of the Liver - Joining

BASL is a multi-disciplinary society involving scientists and clinicians in both training and substantitative posts. It has approximately 400 members, and organises an annual meeting in September (usually the second week).

The annual meeting normally consists of both clinical and basic science symposia, two state of the art talks, update lectures on contentious issues as well as selected oral and poster presentations. In addition, at the annual meeting, BASL Travel awards are given to BASL members who are below status of Senior Lecturer or Consultant to allow presentation of high-quality UK liver research at International meetings, such as the American Association for the Study of Liver Disease. Members who are below the status of Senior Lecturer or consultant are also eligible to apply for the prestigious Dame Sheila Sherlock Award. This is the top research award presented annually by BASL to an emerging researcher in the field of liver disease after open competition and judged by the BASL committee based on submission of a one page summary of research and achievements plus references. Applications are usually submitted to the BASL Committee three months prior to the annual meeting. Details of previous winners are posted on the Dame Sheila Sherlock Award page.

Your Annual subscription is used to organise the annual meeting which members are invited to attend the Scientific sessions and Dinner at the members special rate.

To apply to become a member of BASL simply download and complete the Membership Application Form and Direct Debit Form and send them to the BASL Membership Secretariat, 2 Southampton Road , Ringwood , BH24 1HY Your name will be added to our mailing list.

Payments to BASL should be made by Direct Debit. Unfortunately subscriptions paid for by cheque are not accepted by the association.

If you would like any further information please contact

Dr K. J. Simpson, BASL Secretary,
Scottish Liver Transplant Unit,
Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh,
51 Little France Crescent,
Edinburgh EH16 4SA
Tel: 0131 242 1717
Fax: 0131 242 1633  

Thank you for your interest and and support for BASL.