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.
New Video Series: One Expert – One Minute
Our new micro videos bring leading experts in gastroenterology and hepatology from Falk Foundation symposia and workshops to your screen. The first shorts — including Episode 1 with Prof. Trauner — are now available.
New: Impression Website for Our International Symposia
We’re launching a new Impression Page series, starting with the workshop and symposium in Berlin. Discover poster awards, special recognitions, literature with summaries, videos, and the full program.
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!
International Falk Foundation Symposia 2026
Explore our 2026 symposia — where experts present clinically relevant research and foster exchange in gastroenterology and hepatology.
Falk Foundation Poster Awards: Supporting Early-Career Researchers
The Falk Foundation regularly invites early-career scientists to present their research at international symposia and workshops.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.