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Falk Foundation e.V. – Knowledge drives everything
Falk Foundation e.V. provides a platform for experts in the fields of gastroenterology and hepatology to meet and communicate with one another. Its wide range of events provide continuing medical education to professionals. Written resources and other media are also available to provide clinicians, students, and researchers with up-to-date and comprehensive information on diseases, diagnostic procedures, and treatments.
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Our topic-specific pages offer an overview of the latest contents from our range of events, literature, scientific news and videos:
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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.
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.
Symposia and online live events educational opportunities
The Falk Foundation events provide a forum for experts in the field of digestive and metabolic medicine to share their expertise. These continuing education events are held at the regional and international levels as webinars or as hybrids of in-person and online interactions.
You can find the following information about the past symposia in Berlin in 2025 and Freiburg in 2026: Highlights, poster award ceremony, videos...
XXVIII International Bile Acid Meeting - Bile Acids in Health and Disease 2026
July 3 – 4, 2026, Vienna, Austria
This Falk Foundation Symposium offers a broad overview of bile acid biology in health and disease integrating the latest scientific advances with clinically relevant insights. The program features a range of selected topics, including bile acid transport and signaling, bile acid actions in immunity and metabolism, as well as emerging therapeutic strategies for fibroobliterative cholangiopathies discussed alongside leading experts. Register now to exchange ideas and connect with other specialists in the field!
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Berlin 2025 – Looking back
Symposium 242: Advances in Hepatology - from Mechanistic Insights to Novel Therapeutic Concepts
October 24 – 25, 2025 in Berlin, Germany
Scientific Organization:
Prof. Dr. Stefan Fichtner-Feigl, Freiburg (Germany)
Prof. Dr. Tom Hemming Karlsen, Oslo (Norway)
Dr. Sophie Lotersztajn, Paris (France)
Prof. Dr. Frank Tacke, Berlin (Germany)
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Looking back on Freiburg 2026
Symposium: Next Gen Liver Immunology: Bridging Basic Science and Clinical Practice
February 5-6, 2026, Freiburg, Germany
Scientific Organization:
Prof. Dr. Robert Thimme, Freiburg (Germany)
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