GLOBAL LIVER INSTITUTE
My name is Sophie Hansen. On February 13, 2024, I became one of the thousands of people whose lives have been saved by donation after circulatory death (DCD) transplantation.
Global Liver Institute (GLI), the premier patient-driven liver health nonprofit, has launched its inaugural Patient and Scientific Advisory Council (PSA Council) to strengthen organizational leadership and ensure that all programmatic work is scientifically sound and deeply rooted in patient experience.
GLI was pleased to see liver health priorities included in appropriations bills and intends to push Congress to take action on other pending health policy priorities.
Global Liver Institute’s CEO Larry Holden shares his vision for advancing liver health around the world.
The newly released Lancet Commission on hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is a powerful wake-up call to the global health community.
From Patient to Pioneer: Frans Frielink’s Journey with Alpha-1 MZ
My name is Frans Frielink, and I have over 40 years of experience in the semiconductor market in research and business. My background is deeply rooted in analytical thinking, problem-solving, and translating complex systems into practical solutions. However, in 2018, my health became the most difficult problem I had ever faced.
Whether you know it or not, your liver plays a central role in your health. It has over 500 functions in the body, including filtering toxins from the blood and helping manage levels of sugar and cholesterol in your blood.
Congress passed H.R. 1 with the Vice President providing the tie-breaking vote in the Senate to pass the bill 51-50, the House passing the bill on July 3, and the President signing the bill into law on July 4.
Global #FattyLiverDay was a Powerful Show of Global Collaboration and Commitment.
This year, over 120 partners from more than 60 countries and 29 endorsers helped raise awareness, host 85+ community events, share resources, and demonstrate why liver health matters to the world.
Global Liver Institute (GLI) applauds the reintroduction of the bipartisan Treat and Reduce Obesity Act (TROA) in the U.S. House of Representatives last Friday.
Global Liver Institute brings you key updates on emerging treatment strategies and advocacy efforts from global leaders like the World Hepatitis Alliance. In this issue, we offer new resources, a short quiz to see if your liver is healthy, explore promising early detection methods in Liquid Biopsy and Navigating Advanced HCC, and emphasize the importance of routine liver scanning for individuals with type 2 diabetes.
