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Adolf Windaus Award Winner 2026: Catherine Williamson on Research, Impact and Future Challenges
Following her receipt of the Adolf Windaus Award, Professor Catherine Williamson spoke with the Falk Foundation about her scientific journey, the milestones that transformed the management of intrahepatic cholestasis in pregnancy, and the research questions that continue to shape her work today.
One Expert – One Minute Episode 11: Monitoring in IBD
Prof. Ana Gutiérrez-Casbas (Alicante, Spain) explores the topic of Monitoring in IBD, highlighting the importance of a multimodal approach to disease monitoring and long-term patient management.
Watch Episode 11, recorded at the Falk Foundation Symposium 243 “Gastrointestinal Inflammation and Neoplasia” in Warsaw.
One Expert – One Minute Episode 9: IBD and Motherhood
Dr. Uma Mahadevan explores the topic of IBD and Motherhood, sharing expert insights on supporting women with inflammatory bowel disease throughout their journey to motherhood.
Watch Episode 9 recorded at the Falk Symposium "Gastrointestinal Inflammation and Neoplasia" in Warsaw.
Coming Soon: Science Movie Warsaw on Treatment Decisions in Stricturing Crohn’s Disease
Coming soon to the Falk Foundation website: “Science Movie Warsaw” reports on treatment decisions for stricturing Crohn’s disease: Medical, endoscopic, or surgical treatment? Florian Rieder from Cleveland, speaking in favor of conservative treatment, and Willem Bemelman from Amsterdam, speaking in favor of surgery, will participate in the discussion. Edyta Tulewicz-Marti from Warsaw will moderate. This scientific exchange took place during Symposium 243, “Gastrointestinal Inflammation and Neoplasia,” held in Warsaw, Poland, in April 2026.
Interview mit Dr. Ulrich Tappe über die Vielfalt und Dynamik der Gastroenterologie
Welche Entwicklungen treiben die Gastroenterologie derzeit besonders voran? Im Interview spricht Dr. Ulrich Tappe, Vorsitzender des Berufsverbandes niedergelassener Gastroenterologen (bng), über Fortschritte in der Hepatologie, die Bedeutung früher Diagnosen und den wachsenden Einfluss digitaler Technologien auf die Patientenversorgung.
Interview with Herbert Falk Award Recipient Minoti Apte
From pioneering discoveries to potential new treatment strategies, Prof. Minoti Apte has helped shape our understanding of pancreatic stellate cells for nearly three decades. In this interview, the Herbert Falk Award 2025 recipient discusses scientific breakthroughs, unmet needs, and her vision for the future of pancreatic research.
New: Q&A with the Scientific Editors of FGR Journal 3/26
Which publications stand out in FGR Journal 3/26? In this new Q&A, Prof. Dr. Peter Hasselblatt and Prof. Dr. Tobias Böttler (University Medical Center Freiburg) discuss their selection and talk about the studies they found most compelling. Discover their personal highlights and expert recommendations for this issue.
Poster Awards at the XXVIII International Bile Acid Meeting 2026
Outstanding young scientists took center stage in Vienna, presenting cutting-edge research on bile acids and liver diseases – with three exceptional contributions receiving this year’s Poster Awards at this Falk Foundation Symposium.
One Expert – One Minute 8: Breaking Silos in Gastroenterology
Prof. Axel Dignass (Frankfurt) explores how breaking silos is driving progress in gastroenterology in this One Expert – One Minute interview. Drawing on insights from Falk Foundation Symposium 243, he highlights why interdisciplinary collaboration is key to advancing clinical practice and research.
Symposium: Milestones & Horizons in Hepatology – A Tribute to Michael Manns
Join the “Milestones & Horizons in Hepatology” symposium on June 25–26, 2026, in Hanover, honoring the outstanding legacy of Professor Michael Manns, one of the most influential figures in global hepatology. International experts will come together to reflect on his lasting contributions and present the latest advances across the full spectrum of liver diseases.
Gastro Talk an Bord am 17.06.2026
Gastro Talk an Bord am 17.06.2026 um 18:00 Uhr | Seien Sie mit dabei, wenn wir die Segel setzen zu einer neuen Folge mit Prof. Jörgen Pohl, Prof. Julia Mayerle, Prof. Horst Neuhaus und vielen anderen.
Symposium 244: XXVIII International Bile Acid Meeting - Bile Acids in Health and Disease 2026
Final Call to register! The Falk Foundation Symposium 244, taking place on July 3–4, 2026 in Vienna, will present a high-quality scientific program on bile acids in health and disease. Join international experts for insightful discussions and valuable networking opportunities—secure your participation today.
One Expert – One Minute, Episode 7: Unlocking Precision Immunology
How is next generation technology changing the way we understand the immune system—and what could this mean for the future of liver disease treatment?
In this episode of One Expert One Minute, Prof. Kai Markus Schneider (Dresden) shares a concise insight into emerging approaches in precision immunology.
One Expert – One Minute, Episode 6: Immunology Drives Future Therapies
Prof. Tobias Böttler (Freiburg) shares his perspective on the central role of the immune system across a wide range of diseases — and why deeper immunological insight will be key to the therapies of the future. Watch the episode from the Falk Foundation symposium “Next Gen Liver Immunology” in Freiburg.
FALK4ME - die App der Falk Foundation
Mit der Falk AI und praktischen Score‑Kalkulatoren bietet Falk4ME schnelle Unterstützung im klinischen Alltag. Ergänzt durch alle Medien‑ und Fortbildungsangebote der Falk Foundation ist die App der kompetente digitale Begleiter für Ärzt*innen der Gastroenterologie und Hepatologie.
Poster Awards at the symposium “Gastrointestinal Inflammation and Neoplasia”
The symposium held in Warsaw, featured a vibrant poster session that showcased the latest research and innovative ideas from emerging scientists in the field of gastroenterology. We congratulate the award winners!
One Expert – One Minute, Episode 5: Advances in Liver Immunology
In the latest “One Expert — One Minute” episode, recorded at the Falk Foundation Symposium “Next Gen Liver Immunology: Bridging Basic Science and Clinical Practice” in Freiburg, Prof. Robert Thimme outlines how emerging immunology insights may soon shape clinical practice.
Interview: A Closer Look at Liver Diagnostics
Discover why “liver values never lie” as Prof. Ali Canbay highlights the importance of early diagnostics and the updated Falk Foundation brochures on liver scores.
One Expert - One Minute, Episode 4: Hepatology Breakthroughs
Sophie Lotersztajn highlights how cutting-edge research is bringing new hope to patients - advancing our understanding of liver immunology and paving the way for innovative treatments for chronic liver disease, MAFLD, and liver cancer.
Falk Foundation Launches New YouTube Channel
Discover our latest step in making medical education for gastroenterologists and hepatologists more accessible — the Falk Foundation is now on YouTube.
New Perspectives on Mesenteric Ischemia: Registration Now Open
The international one day symposium on June 5, 2026, in Rotterdam will provide an evidence based overview of current developments in the diagnosis and management of mesenteric vascular disorders.
One Expert – One Minute, Episode 3: Advances in Hepatology
What’s next for liver disease treatment? In this new short, Frank Tacke shares key highlights from the Falk Foundation symposium in Berlin, “Advances in Hepatology – from Mechanistic Insights to Novel Therapeutic Concepts.”
One Expert – One Minute, Episode 2: From Bench to Bedside
In this new short, Florian Rieder shares key insights from the Falk Foundation Workshop “All Aspects of Fibrosis” and highlights the most promising directions in current fibrosis research.
Poster Awards at the Symposium "Next Gen Liver Immunology" in Freiburg
We are delighted to announce the Poster Award winners of our symposium in Freiburg, celebrating outstanding research contributions and remarkable scientific excellence.
New Science Movie with Prof. Maja Thiele
In this lecture from Falk Symposium 242 in Berlin, Prof. Maja Thiele (Odense) explores the growing relevance of non invasive liver diagnostics.
The video offers a concise look at how these approaches may influence future liver health assessment.
Hepatologie im Aufbruch: Aktuelle Erkenntnisse verändern die Therapie chronischer Lebererkrankungen
Neue Therapien, moderne Diagnostik und spannende Studienergebnisse: Der 20. Kursus der klinischen Hepatologie zeigte, wie rasant sich die Behandlung chronischer Lebererkrankungen verändert. Führende Expert*innen präsentierten in Hamburg medizinische Trends, die die Hepatologie der kommenden Jahre prägen werden.
New Falk Foundation Research Grant for Early-Career Scientists
We support early-career researchers in gastroenterology and hepatology with €50,000 for innovative research projects.
Apply now and advance your scientific career! Find out more!
Falk Foundation Poster Awards für Nachwuchsforschende
Die Falk Foundation e.V. lädt regelmäßig Nachwuchswissenschaftler:innen ein, ihre Forschung auf internationalen Symposien und Worskhops vorzustellen.
Symposium: Next Gen Liver Immunology: Bridging Basic Science and Clinical Practice
Registration is open! The full program of the symposium (February 5-6, 2026) in Freiburg is now online. Find out more.
Poster Awards at the Symposium 242 in Berlin
The poster award of the symposium honors three distinguished young scientists for their outstanding contributions.
International Herbert Falk Award 2025
Professor Minoti Apte (Sydney) received the International Herbert Falk Award 2025 for her groundbreaking contributions to pancreas research.
Poster Awards at the Falk Foundation Workshop "All Aspects of Fibrosis"
We are pleased to share the three poster award winners of the workshop in Berlin. Find out more.
Falk News from Symposium 241: Mucosal Immunology Days
Discover curated highlights from the symposium in Oxford where the future of IBD classification was discussed.
New Poster: Segment Distribution in the Liver
New A1 poster with a structured overview of the segment distribution in the liver and ultrasonographic imaging – a practical wall-ready guidance.
Verleihung des Martin-Gülzow Preises 2025
an Dr. Lukas Welsch, Klinikum Hanau, für seine herausragende Forschungsarbeit zu den Auswirkungen von Endoskopie-Abfällen in Krankenhäusern und ambulanten Einrichtungen.
Verleihung des Thannhauser-Preises 2025
an Dr. med. Dominic Denk, Universitätsmedizin Frankfurt am Main, für seine wegweisende Forschung zur Rolle des IL-17RA-Signalwegs bei kolorektalem Karzinom.
Falk Foundation Symposium 241 Sets New Course for IBD Classification
International experts in IBD explored immunological aspects of IBD in greater depth. Read the press release for more detail.
Poster Awards at the Falk Foundation Symposium 241 in Oxford
We proudly present the winners of the poster and pitch awards at Symposium 241. Learn more about their achievements.
Falk News from Symposium 240: Experimental Hepatology Days
Lively discussions and open exchange brought the community of hepatology rearchers at the Symposium in Lyon together. Read the summary of selected talks.
Verleihung des Adolf-Kußmaul-Preises 2025
an PD Dr. med. Lukas Sturm, Medizinische Klinik II, Uniklinik Freiburg. Der mit 5.000 Euro dotierte Preis wurde im Rahmen der 35. Jahrestagung der Südwestdeutschen Gesellschaft für Gastroenterologie in Stuttgart verliehen.
Workshop & Symposium 242 in Berlin: Poster Submissions now open!
Submit your poster abstract by July 23, 2025! Learn more about the call and submission details in the full info text.
Basic Research Drives Innovations in Hepatology
Press release available: Symposium 240 “Experimental Hepatology Days” in Lyon (April 24–26, 2025). Access the full summary here.
Grundlagenforschung treibt Innovationen in der Hepatologie voran
Jetzt online: Pressemitteilung zum Symposium 240 „Experimental Hepatology Days“ in Lyon (24.–26. April 2025).
Poster Awards at the Falk Foundation Symposium 240 in Lyon
We are pleased to announce the three recipients of the poster awards and poster pitch awards, which werde presented at the symposium 240 in Lyon.
Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD): International Booklet
Now available: International IBD booklet incl. quiz. For more details and to download the PDF, click here.
Poster Awards at the Falk Foundation Symposium 239 in Sydney
Outstanding research rewarded: Three scientists won a poster award in Sydney. Explore more!
Eosinophilic Esophagitis (EoE): New Booklet
Out now: The specialist booklet “Eosinophilic Esophagitis (EoE)” by Prof. Stefan Mielke including a quiz to test your knowledge.
Falk Gastro Review Journal (FGR): Now With Expert Opinions
New in FGR: Selected abstracts feature expert opinion — gain deeper insights through curated professional perspectives.
Immunvermittelte Erkrankungen des Gastrointestinaltrakts: Mit einem ganzheitlichen Blick therapieren
Die Pressemitteilung zum Symposium 238 „Experimental Hepatology Days“ in Florenz (8.–9. November 2024) ist jetzt verfügbar.
Lebertransplantation als Therapieoption bei Karzinomen der Leber und der Gallenwege
Jetzt online: Die Pressemitteilung zum Symposium „Liver Transplantation Meets Cancer“ in Essen – zentrale Impulse aus Forschung und Klinik.
Webinar: GastroTalk an Bord
Praxisnah und aktuell: Das gastroenterologische Talkformat aus Hamburg bietet fundierten Austausch – Termine: 12.02., 12.03., 21.05. und 18.06.2025.
Poster Award Ceremony at the Falk Foundation Symposium 238 in Florence
Three Scientists were granted with a poster award in Florence at our Symposium 238. Read more.
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Poster Award Ceremony at the Falk Foundation Symposium 237 in Edinburgh
In recognition of their outstanding research, three scientists received a poster award at the Falk Symposium 237.
Verleihung des Adolf-Kußmaul-Preises 2024
an Dr. Benjamin Ruf, Leiter der Arbeitsgruppe Tumor-Immun-Mikroenvironment am M3 Forschungszentrum des Universitätsklinikums Tübingen.
Award Ceremony of the Adolf Windaus Prize
Prof. Dr. Häussinger (HHU Düsseldorf) honored with the Adolf Windaus Prize for pioneering bile acid research excellence. Read more.
Verleihung des Adolf-Windaus-Preises
an Prof. Dr. Dieter Häussinger, ehem. Direktor der Med. Universitätsklinik Gastroenterologie, Hepatologie und Infektiologie, HHU Düsseldorf für seine herausragenden Leistungen auf dem Gebiet der Gallensäureforschung.
Ursachenbezogene Behandlung ist erfolgversprechend
Lesen Sie jetzt die Pressemeldung zum 18. Kolloquium Koloproktologie – aktuelle Erkenntnisse und praxisnahe Impulse.
Poster Awards at the Falk Foundation Symposium 236 in Copenhagen
Six scientists received a poster award at last week's workshop and symposium in Copenhagen.
Obstipation, Reizdarm, CED – wenn der Darm nicht macht, was er soll
Jetzt online: Pressemeldung von der XX. Gastroenterologie-Seminarwoche Titisee 2024
Verleihung des Wolfgang-Gerok-Preises 2024
an Prof. Dr. Detlef Schuppan, Institut für Translationale Immunologie, Johannes Gutenberg-Universität Mainz für seine translationale Forschungsleistung.
Symposium 235 in Madrid: Therapeutic Update in GI Disease
Wissenswertes rund um aktuelle Therapien bei Erkrankungen des Gastrointestinaltrakts – hier mehr erfahren.
Verleihung des Herbert-Falk-Preises
an Prof. Dr. Jan Tack, Universitätshospital Leuven, Belgien. Der internationale Spitzenforscher erhielt in Madrid den mit 40.000 Euro dotierte Preis.
Verleihung des Thannhauser-Preises 2023
an Prof. Dr. Sebastian Zundler, Uniklinikum Erlangen, für seine herausragende Forschungsarbeit zu den pathophysiologischen Hintergründen chronisch entzündlicher Darmerkrankungen (CED).
Verleihung des Adolf-Kußmaul-Preises 2023
an PD Dr. Dominik Bettinger, Universitätsklinikum Freiburg, für seine wissenschaftliche Arbeit zu einem neuen Risikoscore für Patient*innen mit dekompensierter Leberzirrhose.