The poster session at the Falk Foundation Symposium “XXVIII International Bile Acid Meeting: Bile Acids in Health and Disease 2026” in Vienna once again demonstrated the innovative spirit and scientific excellence driving research in hepatology.

Researchers from around the world presented their latest findings, creating a dynamic platform for scientific dialogue, networking, and the exchange of new ideas. The high quality of the contributions reflected the remarkable commitment of young investigators dedicated to advancing our understanding of liver and bile acid biology.

Following careful evaluation by the scientific organizers Verena Keitel-Anselmino, Ulrich Beuers, and Michael Trauner, three outstanding presentations were recognized with Poster Awards:

First Prize
Fabian Heinreichsberger (Vienna, Austria)
Patient-derived PSC organoids retain an overreactive memory to bile acid insult

Second Prize
Marta A. Peña (Santander, Spain)
Non-invasive assessment of progression to primary biliary cholangitis in patients with positive anti-mitochondrial antibodies

Third Prize
Dina Manna (Hradec Králové, Czechia)
Methyldopa reduces plasma bile acid concentrations in a murine model of estrogen-induced cholestasis

We congratulate the award recipients on this well-deserved recognition and thank all poster presenters for sharing their research and contributing to the scientific success of the meeting.

The enthusiasm, curiosity, and scientific rigor displayed throughout the poster session highlight the important role of early-career researchers in shaping the future of hepatology. Their work not only advances our understanding of liver diseases but also lays the foundation for new diagnostic and therapeutic approaches in the years to come.