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November 21 - 22, 2025
Napa Valley Marriott Hoel & Spa • Napa, CA
Course# MSU26012 - Department: Liver Transplant

Registration Fees

$250 Physicians

$200 Advanced Practice Professionals/Nurses

$100 Trainees and all others

$1,000 Industry

Cancellation Policy

Cancellations received in writing before November 20, 2025 will be refunded, less a $75 administrative fee. No refunds will be made on cancellations received after that date.

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Overview

At the 2025 UCSF Liver Symposium Meeting, our distinguished faculty from the UCSF Liver Transplant Services will present a comprehensive review and discuss the latest developments on recent advances in liver transplantation. We are expecting approximately 100 physicians to attend.

Objectives

1. Apply Immunotherapy Strategies in Liver Transplantation: Integrate immunotherapy approaches as a bridge to liver transplant in patients with hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC), enhancing treatment outcomes in this patient population.
2. Improve Candidate Selection for Liver Transplant: Utilize updated guidelines and evidence to make more informed decisions about liver transplant candidate selection, particularly in cases of alcohol-associated liver disease, leading to better patient outcomes.
3. Identify and Manage Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Liver Disease (MASLD): Recognize MASLD as an emerging condition, assess its clinical implications, and apply the latest management strategies, including its potential relationship with liver transplant.
4. Leverage Artificial Intelligence in Cirrhosis Management: Implement AI tools to aid in the diagnosis and management of cirrhosis, improving the accuracy and efficiency of patient care, and streamlining clinical decision-making processes.
5. Enhance Primary Biliary Cholangitis (PBC) Management: Apply updated treatment protocols and evidence-based practices for managing PBC, leading to better long-term management and patient outcomes.
6. Evaluate and Implement Screening Strategies: Assess the need for routine screening in at-risk populations for liver diseases like MASLD and implement best practices for early detection and intervention based on the latest evidence.
7. Improve Patient-Centered Care: Incorporate patient perspectives into clinical decision-making, particularly in relation to the changing terminology in liver disease (e.g., MASLD vs. NAFLD), ensuring more holistic and patient-centered care practices.
8. Stay Current with Hepatology Advances: Remain informed about the latest advancements and trends in hepatology, allowing for continued improvement in clinical practice and patient care. These outcomes are designed to close the identified practice gaps, fulfill educational needs. Continued in "Supporting Documents" tab

Accreditation

In support of improving patient care, the University of California, San Francisco is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

Francis Yao, MD
Professor of Medicine and Surgery Medical Director, Liver Transplantation

Faculty

UCSF School of Medicine Faculty
 
Chris Freise, MD
Chief
Division of Transplant Surgery

Jin Ge, MD, MBA
Assistant Professor of Medicine 
Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology

Bilal Hameed, MD
Professor of Medicine 
Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology

Michael Li, MD, MPH 
Assistant Professor of Medicine
Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology

Neil Mehta, MD
Associate Professor of Medicine
Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology

Jennifer Price, MD
Professor of Medicine
Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology

Jessica Rubin, MD, MPH 
Assistant Professor of Medicine 
Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology

Monika Sarkar, MD
Associate Professor of Medicine 
Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology

Courtney Sherman, MD 
Associate Professor of Medicine
Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology

Shareef Syed, MD, MBChB, MRCS 
Associate Professor of Surgery 
Division of Transplant Surgery

Garret. Roll, MD, FACS 
Associate Professor of Surgery 
Division of Transplant Surgery

Jennifer C. Lai, MD, MBA, FACP
Professor of Medicine 
Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology

Elizabeth Zheng, MD 
Associate Professor of Medicine 
Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology

Guest Speakers

Norah Terrault, MD, MPH, FAASLD
Professor of Medicine
Chief, Division of Gastroenterology and Liver: Neil Kaplowitz Chair in Liver Diseases Keck School of Medicine University of Southern California

Treveni Defries, MD, MPH
Assistant Professor of Medicine
School of Medicine

Andrew Posselt, MD, PhD
Professor of Surgery 
Division of Transplant Surgery

Seiji Yamaguchi, MD
Associate Professor of Surgery 
Division of Transplant Surgery

Varun Saxena , MD
Gastroenterology
Kaiser Permanente

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