It all starts with a patient

Global Liver Institute saves lives by empowering patient advocates to collaborate with policymakers, clinicians, and industry to drive the liver health field forward.

It all starts with a patient

Global Liver Institute saves lives by empowering patient advocates to collaborate with policymakers, clinicians, and industry to drive the liver health field forward.

It all starts with a patient

Global Liver Institute saves lives by empowering patient advocates to collaborate with policymakers, clinicians, and industry to drive the liver health field forward.

It all starts with a patient

Global Liver Institute saves lives by empowering patient advocates to collaborate with policymakers, clinicians, and industry to drive the liver health field forward.

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It all starts with a patient

Global Liver Institute saves lives by empowering patient advocates to collaborate with policymakers, clinicians, and industry to drive the liver health field forward.

Patient Testimonials

How we’re making a difference.

Katelin H

Dr. Katelin H.

“There is nothing more powerful than sharing your story with others, whether with your own family or with the whole country. You’d be surprised how much impact simple actions can have.”

Karen Hoyt

Karen Hoyt

“Connecting to others with liver disease is so crucial. It is easy to get caught in a cycle of malnutrition, fatigue, isolation, depression, pain, and on it goes. By reaching out to others, and their caregivers, I aspire to inspire connections from around the globe.”

Elena P

Elena Covarrubias

“As a professional I’ve worked with hundred of people with NASH and detected some others. I know this disease is not known enough by people and by health professionals, even physicians. My duty is to identify those in risk of developing NASH and NAFLD.”

About GLI

Improving the lives of individuals & families.

Global Liver Institute (GLI) is a nonprofit organization founded in the belief that liver health must take its place on the global public health agenda commensurate with the prevalence and impact of liver illness.

GLI promotes innovation, encourages collaboration, and supports the scaling of optimal approaches to help eradicate liver diseases. Operating globally, GLI is committed to solving the problems that matter to liver patients and equipping advocates to improve the lives of individuals and families impacted by liver disease.

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1.5 Billion

people around the globe are currently living with liver disease1

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1 in 4

people are estimated to already have NAFLD or NASH2

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Less than 27%

of people with liver cancer survive five years after diagnosis, worldwide.3

Leadership in Liver Health Luncheon

Join us this year as we honor the Leadership in Liver Health Award recipients:

  • Dr. Michelle McMurry-Heath, President and CEO of Biotechnology Innovation Organization, with the Global Excellence in Health Equity Award
  • Dr. Leana S. Wen, Public Health Professor, George Washington University and Contributing Columnist, Washington Post, with the Global Excellence in Health Communications Award.
Leadership In Liver Health Luncheon
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GLI LIVE started in March 2020, as a COVID-19 response program for liver patients. It has now evolved into a weekly educational show with tailored information for patients living with liver diseases on a variety of timely topics.

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Global Liver Institute created Liver Central to equip everyone affected by liver cancer. We know that learning, advocacy, and collaboration empowers us to create change in the exam room, in the community, and beyond. Whether you have just received a liver cancer diagnosis, you are interested in new treatment options or clinical trials, or you’re a clinician looking for current practice guidelines, Liver Central exists to help you find the answers you pursue.

Latest Updates

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Global Communities Rally around Third Deadliest Cancer – Liver Cancer

(Washington, D.C., October 1, 2023) – Today marks the start of Liver Cancer Awareness Month, which will feature the monthlong #OctoberIs4Livers multifaceted campaign led by Global Liver Institute (GLI) to promote awareness of the disease, mark progress made, and identify key areas of global focus to make improvements for liver cancer patients. In addition to a comprehensive social media campaign, “Liver Cancer Lessons” education series, and featured conversations with expert guests and GLI CEO Donna R. Cryer, JD, partners around the world will host Open House events to inform and advocate to fight liver disease in their communities.

The Latest at GLI

The Latest at GLI: Reasons for Celebration! 🎊

As we turn the corner into the fall 🍂 (or spring🌸, for our southern hemisphere friends), there is much to celebrate and much to accomplish in the last few months of the year.

President Biden for Signing the Securing the U.S. Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network Act

Global Liver Institute Thanks President Biden for Signing the Securing the U.S. Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network Act into Law

Washington, DC, September 27, 2023 – On Friday, September 22, 2023 President Joseph Biden signed the Securing the U.S. Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network (OPTN) Act into law – which was previously passed by Congress in July.