For the first time in Russia, the Peoples' Friendship University of Russia with the Azerbaijan Association of Gastroenterologists and Hepatologists will host APASL (Asia-Pacific Association for Liver Study) Single Topic Conference "Alcoholic Liver Disease"
ABOUT THE CONFERENCE
For the first time in Russia, APASL (Asia-Pacific Association for Study of Liver) Single topic conference "Alcoholic Liver Disease" will be held jointly with the Azerbaijan Association of Gastroenterologists and Hepatologists from 09/26/2025 to 09/27/2025 at the Peoples' Friendship University of Russia named after Patrice.Lumumba. The initiators of the event are scientists from the RUDN Liver Research Center. The expected number of participants is about 800 people. The conference will be held in a mixed format (online and offline) in the main building of the RUDN University in three parallel sessions.
The purpose of the event is to create an association of scientists from various disciplines to develop an integrated approach to reduce the medical and social burden caused by alcohol consumption.

Andrei Kostin
First Vice-Rector - Vice-Rector for Research Corresponding Member of the Russian Academy of Sciences, President of APASL STC 2025
Dear colleagues,
Welcome to our unique university, which embodies the opportunity for peaceful and fruitful scientific cooperation between people from different continents and faiths. I wish you to enjoy socializing with your colleagues, the atmosphere of our friendly university, and Moscow, one of the most beautiful cities in the world!
Welcome to our unique university, which embodies the opportunity for peaceful and fruitful scientific cooperation between people from different continents and faiths. I wish you to enjoy socializing with your colleagues, the atmosphere of our friendly university, and Moscow, one of the most beautiful cities in the world!

Olga Tarasova
PhD, Director of the Liver Research Center named after prof.P.P.Ogurtsov of the RUDN Medical Center, Chairman of the Organizing Committee
Dear colleagues,
We are glad to welcome you to the conference on alcoholic liver disease. Unfortunately, the urgency of this problem is only growing, and the solution needs an integrated approach. You will have a unique opportunity to discuss all aspects of alcohol damage to internal organs and the nervous system, and learn about modern approaches to overcoming addiction.
We are glad to welcome you to the conference on alcoholic liver disease. Unfortunately, the urgency of this problem is only growing, and the solution needs an integrated approach. You will have a unique opportunity to discuss all aspects of alcohol damage to internal organs and the nervous system, and learn about modern approaches to overcoming addiction.

Gulnara Agayeva
Professor, President of the Association of Gastroenterologists and Hepatologists of Azerbaijan, Co-chairman of the Organizing Committee
Dear colleagues!
The Association of Gastroenterologists and Hepatologists of Azerbaijan together with RUDN University organizes APASL STC dedicated to the problems of alcoholic liver disease. Our conference welcomes specialists from many countries of Asia, Europe, America, and the post-Soviet space. Medical science has no boundaries! The topic of alcoholic liver disease is relevant in modern hepatology. That is why, together with our Russian colleagues, we chose this topic to discuss various approaches to diagnosis and treatment.
The Association of Gastroenterologists and Hepatologists of Azerbaijan together with RUDN University organizes APASL STC dedicated to the problems of alcoholic liver disease. Our conference welcomes specialists from many countries of Asia, Europe, America, and the post-Soviet space. Medical science has no boundaries! The topic of alcoholic liver disease is relevant in modern hepatology. That is why, together with our Russian colleagues, we chose this topic to discuss various approaches to diagnosis and treatment.