Events

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We are delighted to announce the next webinar in our 2026 series:-

Date: Wednesday 22nd April 2026
UK Time: 19:00 - 20:00
Title: Bridging the Gap: Transitioning Young Adults to Adult Healthcare 
Speakers: Dr D Joshi and Dr Jeremy Nayagam - Kings College London

Format - a talk followed by a Q&A session
Platform - Zoom

FREE to attend for BASL Members and non-members. Catch up recording will only be available to BASL members.

You can register HERE

You can read the BASL Events Data Protection Disclaimer via this link before registering  Download BASL Events Data Protection Disclaimer_2022.pdf 

Contact: kim@basl.org.uk  for any questions 

BASL School of Hepatology Webinar Series is supported by sponsors including pharmaceutical companies. Pharmaceutical companies have solely provided financial sponsorship, with no input into the arrangements or agenda of the meeting.  A full list of sponsors can be found below:

 Ipsen       Novo Nordisk      Gilead   

Registration - Click HERE to register for the event

BASL X-tra is an online educational conference.

Three afternoons of multi-professional liver learning on Tuesday 28th, Wednesday 29th and Thursday 30th April 2026.

BASL X-tra will have something for everyone - multi-professional, topic-focused education delivered online.

Watch On Demand - if you are not able to attend when the sessions are live, but still want to benefit from the event, please do still register as you will then be able to watch the sessions online and for 28 days later.

Day 1: 'Exploring Alcohol related liver disease’ -  13:00-16:30pm
Day 2: 'Liver Transplantation: From Patient Selection to Post-Transplant Care' - joint BASL/BLNA - 12:45-16:30pm
Day 3: 'HCC 2026: Optimizing Diagnosis, Treatment, and Outcomes' - 13:00-16:30 pm

VIEW a programme > HERE

REGISTER > HERE

Registration starts from just £20 for members:

From £20 for nurses, pharmacists, AHPs, students and scientists
From £50 for trainees
From £75 for consultants

Not a BASL member? Why not consider joining > here

If you have any questions, please contact conference@basl.org.uk  

We look forward to welcoming you to BASL X-tra.

BASL X-tra is supported by sponsors including pharmaceutical companies. Pharmaceutical companies have solely provided financial sponsorship, with no input into the arrangements or agenda of the meeting, except where indicated. A full list of sponsors can be found at the bottom of the agenda and below:

Ipsen     Novo Nordisk     Madrigal Pharmaceuticals    Gilead  

This join BSG/BASL webinar will be held on

Wednesday 20th May 2026
18:00 to 19:00

The webinar will explore the topic of alcohol-related hepatitis and treatment of its most severe forms including transplantation. There will be an overview of diagnosis and standard management of this life-threatening condition. The current international situation regarding liver transplantation will be reviewed.

Finally, details of the UK pilot to transplant patients with severe alcohol-related hepatitis will be explained to give practitioners confidence in identifying and referring suitable patients.

You can register HERE via the BSG website.

The webinar is free to attend for BASL members and will be available to watch on-demand after the event.

BAAL is supported by sponsors including pharmaceutical companies. Pharmaceutical companies have solely provided financial sponsorship, with no input into the arrangements or agenda of the meeting, except where indicated. A full list of sponsors can be found here: HERE

Registration now open

Don’t miss out — our last two events sold out with waiting lists. Secure your place early!

British Association for Allied Health Professionals in Liver (BAAL) are delighted to announce their 2026 annual face to face education meeting.

Date: 26th June 2026
Venue: The Edgbaston Park Hotel, University of Birmingham.
Topic: Living with Liver Disease: Redefining Healthcare Through the Power of the Patient Voice.

This year focuses on the patient experience of living with liver disease. The day will begin with patients sharing the impact of the condition, what worked well, and what could have been improved.

We will then explore healthcare professionals’ perspectives and how patient feedback has shaped service improvements.

The event will be interactive, bringing together delegates and patients to discuss ways to enhance care, alongside insights from leaders who have developed innovative models for meaningful change in liver care.

View a programme:  Download BAAL 26th June 2026 agenda v4 docx.pdf

FREE to attend for BASL / BAAL members.

You can register HERE

Members will be asked for a £30 deposit on registration, which will be refunded when you attend the meeting.

The attendance fee for none members is £50 (non-refundable).

Not a member of BASL / BAAL? Please consider joining, it is £20 per annum for a Nurse/Affiliate membership.
Read more on the 'Join' webpage > Here and complete the application form > Here

If you require any further information please contact Kim@basl.org.uk 

BAAL is supported by sponsors including pharmaceutical companies. Pharmaceutical companies have solely provided financial sponsorship, with no input into the arrangements or agenda of the meeting, except where indicated. A full list of sponsors can be found below and HERE

Registration Opening!

The Basic Science Retreat 2026 meeting will be an in person meeting bringing together leading scientists, academics and clinicians in the field of UK Hepatology. The meeting provides an exceptional platform to discuss the latest advancements in liver disease research and emerging technologies.

Date and Times: Monday 29th June (PM TBC) to Wednesday 1st July (PM TBC)
Venue: Kents Hill Park Training & Conference Centre, Milton Keynes

Registration - the registration fee, is £350 per person, which includes accommodation at Kents Hill Park Training & Conference Centre for the 29th June and 30th June, Dinner and a BBQ at Kents Hill Park. 

PLEASE NOTE: THE REGISTRATION FEE IS THE SAME EVEN IF YOU DO NOT ATTEND THE WHOLE EVENT or STAY AT KENTS HILL PARK

Programme to follow shortly.

In addition to the scientific programme, the conference will provide ample networking opportunities for attendees to engage with their peers and foster collaborations that will further advance the field.

REGISTER > HERE

Abstract Submission Open - Deadline: 11:59hrs Friday 1st May 2026

Please consider submitting an abstract on one or more of the session themes:

Liver disease models and new model frontiers
Metabolic-associated liver disease (including alcohol-related)
Immune and inflammatory mediated liver disease
Hepatobiliary cancers (including cancer immunology)
Genetics, epigenetics, and gene therapy
Spatial biology, digital liver, and AI
Fibrosis, regeneration, and cell therapies
Organ cross-talk, microbiota, and the exposome (including environmental)

Submit an Abstract > HERE 

The previous events were a resounding success and hopefully again this unique meeting will offer plenty of interaction and discussion as well as a unique opportunity to foster new and lasting collaborative projects across all areas of hepatology research.

We look forward to welcoming you to the meeting. 

BASL Basic Science Retreat meeting is supported by sponsors including pharmaceutical companies. Pharmaceutical companies have solely provided financial sponsorship, with no input into the arrangements or agenda of the meeting, except where indicated. A full list of sponsors can be found on the BASL website Sponsorship page > HERE

SAVE THE DATE - BASL ANNUAL MEETING 2026 - Tuesday 6th - Friday 9th October

Including: BLTG Transplant Meeting Tuesday 6th and Wednesday 7th PM and BLNA Nurse meeting Wednesday 7th PM and Thursday 8th.

Venue: International Convention Centre (ICC), Coldra Wood, Newport, South Wales NP18 1DE

More details to follow and on the annual meeting website > HERE https://baslannualmeeting.org.uk/ 

Abstract Submission 2026 will open in mid-April

If you would like the chance to present your latest research on one or more of the topics below please submit an abstract when the submission opens:

Alcohol & Metabolic Liver Disease
Auto Immune Liver Disease
Basic Science
Cancer
Cirrhosis & its Complications
Clinical Service Development
Health Inequalities
Nursing, AHP and Pharmacist
Other
Sustainable Hepatology (including digital health)
Paracentesis & Transplantation
Viral hepatitis

Abstracts will be judged by a selected panel of reviewers following the submission deadline and submitting authors will be notified as to whether their submitted abstract has been accepted.

Please note that there is a total overall word limit for your submission of 400 words (excluding names of authors and affiliations). One Table or figure or image can be included along with references in your abstract as uploaded files

Abstract Submission will open in April

Contact conference@basl.org.uk if you have any questions. 

We look forward to welcoming you to the annual meeting.