Journal of Gastrointestinal & Digestive System
Open Access

Abstract

There have been extraordinary advances in the field of hepatology. Effective therapies for hepatitis B and C have been developed that continue to evolve with remarkable success.Alcoholic liver disease remains a major health problem and onalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) has become a health problem of epidemic proportions. Approaches continue to be developed to manage the complications of cirrhosis and hepatocellular carcinoma. Liver transplantation has evolved to a standard therapy for end-stage liver disease. This conference will offer cutting edge technology presentationson recent advances in hepatology.

Biography

Maxwell M Chait completed his MD degree at the age of 25 from the University of California, School of Medicine at San Francisco. He is a Fellow of several prestigious organizations, including the American College of Physicians, American College of Gastroenterology, American Gastroenterological Association and the American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy. He is a practicing gastroenterologist on the faculty of the Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons. He has authored numerous publications and serves on the editorial board of the World Journal of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy and the Journal of Liver Disease and Transplantation Biology.