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The Impact of Your Support Advances Early Career Investigators

Your investment provides critical funding for innovative research supporting our quest to foster early career investigators and new ideas in the field.

The number of liver disease patients are expected to grow by 25% in adults and 50% in children by 2033, while the number of hepatologists are projected to decline.

“The funding provided by AASLD Foundation has provided me the key resources to prepare a R01 proposal. This support has been critical for me to continue establishing myself as an independent investigator, and in doing so, will allow me to improve our understanding of pediatric liver disease and develop therapies that can help mitigate the devastating impact of these conditions in infants and children.”

— Amar Nijagal, MD Clinical, Translation, and Outcomes Research Award in Liver Diseases, 2021

“I am so grateful to the AASLD Foundation for the opportunity to pivot my research interests to an entirely new, yet highly timely and relevant area of cirrhosis care. This award highlights the hepatology community’s commitment to better understanding the negative health consequences of our changing environment on our patients’ lives and how to mitigate these.”

Tess (Therese) Bittermann, MD Pilot Research Award in Liver Diseases, 2023

Over half of awardees hold leadership roles in AASLD or another medical association.

The Heart of Our Foundation’s Reason for Being

Every year, AASLD Foundation provides critical support through over a dozen funding programs and grants to a talented group of physicians, scientists, researchers, and health care providers.

Learn more on page 2.

Making a Difference: Here’s Why Your Support Matters

Your contributions help champion career development and research that brings fresh perspectives and innovative ideas to the field while also allowing for collaboration.

Read how your support is making a difference on page 3.

Since 2000, AASLD Foundation has funded over $65 million in awards. View the complete list of award categories.

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Transform Lives: Our Appreciation for Your Donation

AASLD Foundation Donor Recognition at The Liver Meeting® 2024

All Donors

Donors of $500 +

Donors of $1,950+

Recognition applies to donations made between December of the previous year to the last day of the current year’s meeting. Subject to change at the discretion of the AASLD Foundation.

* The Honor Roll is published on multiple channels, and we will include your acknowledgement whenever possible based on when the donation is received in the fundraising cycle.

As of September 2024.

Will You Join the Leadership Circle of Change-makers?

Honoring AASLD’s founding year, 1950, Club 1950 is a society of esteemed donors who contribute $1950 or more year‑over‑year. All 2024 donors at the $1950 level are considered “Founding Members”.

Your membership in Club 1950 is vital — it’s designed to bring sustaining funding to support our research, training, and travel awards for years to come.

”I am excited about the prospect of welcoming you into this circle of changemakers. By joining Club 1950, you are making a sustaining impact by providing ongoing funding for groundbreaking research as well as the training for the next generation of hepatologists and caregivers.“

— Kimberly A. Brown, MD, FAASLD, AASLD Foundation Board

of Trustees, Chair

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Five Opportunities to Support

Each donation received is tax‑deductible as the IRS recognizes the AASLD Foundation as tax-exempt under 501(c)(3). Make your tax deductible donation today!

One-time Gift:

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Use the QR code or visit aasldfoundation.org/donate to donate online.

Auto-renew:

Login to your AASLD member account to setup a recurring donation at a monthly, quarterly, or annual frequency.

The Liver Meeting®:

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Are you planning to attend the Liver Meeting? Add a donation when you register! With a donation of $500 and more, you will gain access to the VIP Lounge! Consider joining Club 1950 for even more exclusive benefits.

Donor Advised Fund:

Recommend a grant to AASLD Foundation, Tax ID 46-4495751. Let us know to expect this grant.

5 Legacy Giving/Estate Planning:

Ensure a lasting impact on the future of hepatology and add “AASLD Foundation” as a beneficiary. Visit aasldfoundation.org/plannedgiving for more information.

*Charity Navigator is the nation’s largest charity evaluator, providing AASLD Foundation with its highest rating of four stars.

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