Hepatology and Liver Transplantation: Today and Tomorrow 2027

Orlando, FL US
June 11, 2027 to June 12, 2027

This course offers Live (in-person) and Livestream (virtual) attendance options

Course Directors: Tushar C. Patel, M.B., Ch.B., Andrew P. Keaveny, M.D., and Kristen L. Ryland, APRN

June 11-12, 2027 - Orlando, Florida

Hepatology and Liver Transplantation: Today and Tomorrow 2027 brings together leading experts to examine the latest advances transforming the care of patients with liver disease. Through dynamic lectures, case-based discussions, debates, and interactive breakout sessions, participants explore cutting-edge developments in liver transplantation, liver cancer, cirrhosis, acute and chronic liver failure, metabolic and cholestatic liver diseases, endohepatology, artificial intelligence, and digital health. Emphasizing multidisciplinary, patient-centered care, the program delivers practical, evidence-based strategies that clinicians can immediately apply to improve outcomes and navigate the evolving landscape of liver disease management.

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Target Audience

This course is intended for gastroenterologists, hepatologists, primary care providers, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants specializing in gastroenterology and endocrinology. It may also be beneficial for other primary care professionals.

Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this activity, participants should be able to:

  • Identify current evidence-based approaches to the management of acute and chronic liver failure.
  • Identify emerging trends and evidence-based approaches in the diagnosis and management of MASLD, Met-ALD, liver cancer, and liver transplantation.
  • Explain innovations occurring in the management of liver diseases, including viral hepatitis and cholestatic liver diseases.
  • Discuss current new developments and team-based management of hepatology and in liver transplantation.

Attendance at any Mayo Clinic course does not indicate or guarantee competence or proficiency in the skills, knowledge or performance of any care or procedure(s) which may be discussed or taught in this course.

Course summary

Event starts: 
06/11/2027 - 8:00am
Event ends: 
06/12/2027 - 4:00pm

Hepatology and Liver Transplantation:

Today and Tomorrow 2027

 Waldorf Astoria Orlando

Orlando, Florida

June 11-12, 2027

All Presentations Eastern Time

             

Friday, June 11, 2027

7:00 AM

Registration, Breakfast and Exhibits

8:00 AM

Welcome Introductions

Andrew P. Keaveny, M.D., Mayo Clinic Florida 

 

Preparing for the Future

Chair: Tushar Patel, M.B., Ch.B., Mayo Clinic Florida

8:05 AM

 

The future of Hepatology

Tushar Patel, M.B., Ch.B., Mayo Clinic Florida

8:15 AM

Treatment of chronic hepatitis B & D: Aiming for cure

Hugo E. Vargas, M.D., Mayo Clinic Arizona

8:45 AM

Endohepatology in practice

Vivek Kumbhari, M.B., Ch.B., Ph.D., Mayo Clinic Florida

9:15 AM

AI and digital tools to enhance your practice

Sushil Kumar Garg, M.B.B.S., Mayo Clinic Florida

9:45 AM

Q and A Session

Moderator: Tushar Patel, M.B., Ch.B., Mayo Clinic Florida

Panelists:

Hugo E. Vargas, M.D., Mayo Clinic Arizona

Vivek Kumbhari, M.B., Ch.B., Ph.D., Mayo Clinic Florida

Sushil Kumar Garg, M.B.B.S., Mayo Clinic Florida

10:00 AM

Coffee Break and Exhibits

 

Immune and Cholestatic Liver Diseases 

Chair: Kymberly D. Watt M.D., Mayo Clinic Rochester

10:20 AM

Evaluation of a patient with cholestasis

Denise M. Harnois, D.O., Mayo Clinic Florida

10:40 AM

Update on treatment of PBC and PSC

John E. Eaton, M.D., Mayo Clinic Rochester   

11:00 AM

Diseases of iron and copper affecting the liver

Michele Barnhill, M.D., Mayo Clinic Arizona

11.20 AM

Genetic diseases in the liver: A1AT, PFIC in adults, APKLD, Telomere biology disorders

Omar Y. Mousa, M.B.B.S., M.D., Mayo Clinic Florida

11:35 AM

Q and A Session and Case discussions

Moderator: Doug A. Simonetto, M.D., Mayo Clinic Rochester

Panelists:

Denise M. Harnois, D.O., Mayo Clinic Florida

John E. Eaton, M.D., Mayo Clinic Rochester   

Michele Barnhill, M.D., Mayo Clinic Arizona

Omar Y. Mousa, M.B.B.S., M.D., Mayo Clinic Florida

11:45 PM

Lunch

*12:45-1:15 PM

Breakout session 1: Financial wellness

 

Your biggest asset isn’t what you think

Tushar Patel, MBChB, Mayo Clinic Florida 

 

Obesity and the Liver

Chair: Manal F. Abdelmalek, M.D., Mayo Clinic Rochester

1:20 PM

Nutrition in the era of GLP-1s: practical counselling 

Lindsey A. Russell, M.D., Mayo Clinic Florida

1:40 PM

Medical options for the obese patient

Kirsten E. Frederiksen, M.D., M.S., Mayo Clinic Florida

2:10 PM

Endobariatric therapies for weight loss

Dilhana S. Badurdeen, M.B.B.S., M.D., Mayo Clinic Florida

2:30 PM

Bariatric surgery: Approaches, and common complications after surgery

Omar M. Ghanem, M.D., Mayo Clinic Rochester

2:50 PM

Q and A Session

Moderator: Manal F. Abdelmalek, M.D., Mayo Clinic Rochester

Panelists:

Lindsey A. Russell, M.D., Mayo Clinic Florida

Kirsten E. Frederiksen, M.D., M.S., Mayo Clinic Florida

Dilhana S. Badurdeen, M.B.B.S., M.D., Mayo Clinic Florida

Omar M. Ghanem, M.D., Mayo Clinic Rochester

3:10 PM

Coffee Break and Exhibits

 

Managing the Damaged Liver

Chair: Omar Y. Mousa, M.B.B.S., M.D., Mayo Clinic Florida

3:30 PM

State-of-the art: Managing drug-induced liver injury

Robert J. Fontana, M.D., University of Michigan Health

4:10 PM

Pain management and liver disease

Christy L. Hunt, D.O., Mayo Clinic Florida

4.30 PM

Update on Liver transplantation

Kymberly D. Watt, M.D., Mayo Clinic Rochester

4.50 PM

Q and A Session

Moderator: Omar Y. Mousa, M.B.B.S., M.D., Mayo Clinic Florida

Panelists:

Robert J. Fontana, M.D., University of Michigan Health

Christy L. Hunt, D.O., Mayo Clinic Florida

Kymberly D. Watt, M.D., Mayo Clinic Rochester

5:00 PM

Closing remarks

Tushar Patel, M.B., Ch.B., Mayo Clinic Florida

5:05 PM

Networking Reception and Poster Session

6:15 PM

ADJOURN – End of Day 1

Saturday, June 12, 2027

7:00 AM

Registration, Breakfast and Exhibits

7:55 AM

Welcome and Introductions

Andrew P. Keaveny, M.D., Mayo Clinic Florida 

 

Hospital Hepatology

Chair: Andrew P. Keaveny, M.D., Mayo Clinic Florida

8:00 AM

 

Acute on chronic liver failure

Jacqueline G. O'Leary, M.D., Dallas VA Med Center

8:30 AM

 

GI bleeding in cirrhosis – the GI perspective

Philip N. Okafor, M.D., Mayo Clinic Florida

8:50 AM

GI bleeding in cirrhosis – the Hepatology perspective

Blanca C. Lizaola-Mayo, M.D., Mayo Clinic Arizona

9:10 AM

GI bleeding – the IR perspective

Andrew R. Lewis, M.D., Mayo Clinic Florida

9:30 AM

Pre and periop management of patients with cirrhosis – the anesthesiology perspective

Beth L. Ladlie, M.D., M.P.H., Mayo Clinic Florida

9.45 AM

Q and A Session

Moderator: Andrew P. Keaveny, M.D., Mayo Clinic Florida 

Panelists:

Jacqueline G. O'Leary, M.D., Dallas VA Med Center

Philip N. Okafor, M.D., Mayo Clinic Florida

Blanca C. Lizaola-Mayo, M.D., Mayo Clinic Arizona

Andrew R. Lewis, M.D., Mayo Clinic Florida

Beth L. Ladlie, M.D., M.P.H., Mayo Clinic Florida

10.00 AM

Coffee Break and Exhibits

 

 The Patient with Cirrhosis

Chair: Blanca C. Lizaola-Mayo, M.D., Mayo Clinic Arizona

10:15 AM

Caring for patients with cirrhosis: Home monitoring, diet, education, palliative care

Doug A. Simonetto, M.D., Mayo Clinic Rochester

10:35 AM

Q and A Session

10:40 AM

Managing kidney disease and renal failure

Hani M. Wadei, M.D., Mayo Clinic Florida

11:00 AM

Q and A Session

11:05 AM

Diagnosis and management of hepatic encephalopathy

Nicole M. Loo, M.D., Mayo Clinic Florida

11:25 AM

Q and A Session

11:30 AM

Debate – All patients with cirrhosis should have a screening EGD

Moderator: Blanca C. Lizaola-Mayo, M.D., Mayo Clinic Arizona

Yes: Michael D. Leise, M.D., Mayo Clinic Rochester (8 min)

No: Andrew P. Keaveny, M.D., Mayo Clinic Florida (8 min)

Rebuttal (3 min each) 

12:00 PM

Lunch and Non-CME Product theatre (end by 12:35 pm)

*12:40-1:10 PM

Breakout session 2: Professional development

 

APP professional development

Kaitlyn R. Musto, P.A.-C., Mayo Clinic Florida

 

Cancer in the Liver

Chair: Denise M. Harnois, D.O., Mayo Clinic Florida

1:15 PM

Medical management of HCC

Conor D. O'Donnell, M.B., B.Ch., B.A.O., Mayo Clinic Florida

1:35 PM

Surgery and liver transplantation for HCC

Shennen A. Mao, M.D., Mayo Clinic Florida

1:55 PM

Biliary tract cancers

Sumera I. Ilyas, M.B.B.S., Mayo Clinic Rochester

2:15 PM

Liver transplant for non-HCC cancer indications

Kris P. Croome, M.D., Mayo Clinic Florida

2:35 PM

Q and A Session

Moderator: Denise M. Harnois, D.O., Mayo Clinic Florida

Panelists:

Conor D. O'Donnell, M.B., B.Ch., B.A.O., Mayo Clinic Florida

Shennen A. Mao, M.D., Mayo Clinic Florida

Sumera I. Ilyas, M.B.B.S., Mayo Clinic Rochester

Kris P. Croome, M.D., Mayo Clinic Florida

3:00 PM

Coffee Break and Exhibits

 

Hot Topics in Liver Diseases

Chair: Hugo E. Vargas, M.D., Mayo Clinic Arizona  

3:30 PM

Acute liver failure: diagnosis, prognosis, management

Jody C. Olson, M.D., Mayo Clinic Rochester 

3:50 PM

MASLD State of the art in 2027

Manal F. Abdelmalek, M.D., Mayo Clinic Rochester

4:20 PM

Optimal management for Met-ALD and ALD  

Karn Wijarnpreecha, M.D., M.P.H., Mayo Clinic Florida

4:55 PM

Q and A Session

Moderator: Hugo E. Vargas, M.D., Mayo Clinic Arizona  

Panelists:

Jody C. Olson, M.D., Mayo Clinic Rochester 

Manal F. Abdelmalek, M.D., Mayo Clinic Rochester

Karn Wijarnpreecha, M.D., M.P.H., Mayo Clinic Florida

5:10 PM

Closing Remarks

Kristen L. Ryland, APRN, Mayo Clinic Florida

5:15 PM

ADJOURN – End of Day 2

 

Waldorf Astoria Orlando
14200 Bonnet Creek Resort Ln
Orlando, FL 32821
United States

Experience the elegance and exceptional hospitality of Waldorf Astoria Orlando, a premier luxury destination nestled amid beautiful natural surroundings. Guests can enjoy spacious accommodations, award-winning dining, world-class amenities, and the personalized service for which Waldorf Astoria is renowned.

A block of rooms has been reserved for attendees at a group rate starting at $389 per night, plus applicable taxes and resort fee of $30 per night. 

 Make your reservations before the room block sells out or before the expiration date of May 20, 2027, whichever comes first. The discounted room reservation link will be included in the confirmation email after enrollment is complete. 

All travel and lodging expenses are the sole responsibility of the individual registrant.

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