2004 Meeting

The 23th biennial meeting of the International Association for the Study of the Liver was held on March 16th to 20th, 2004 in Salvador, Bahia, Brazil.

 

More than 700 participants from all over the world attended the meeting which was organized in conjunction with the 18th meeting of the Latin American Association for the Study of the Liver (ALEH). ALEH president was Fernando Sierra, the local organizing committee consisted of Luiz Lyra and Edna Strauss.	IASL executive committee and councellors.
IASL/ALEH post-graduate course	The IASL/ALEH postgraduate course covered a wide range of hepatological topics and attracted a large number of participants
The scientific program of the IASL meeting comprised State of the Art Lectures from constituent associations, plenary and poster sessions, case discussions, satellite symposia as well as the Hans Popper lecture.	Presentation of late breaking results
Sherlock price awardee Supriya Joshi	The Sheila Sherlock and Hans Popper prices where awarded to young physician scientists.
A presidential reception was held to welcome speakers, chairmen and delegates of invited associations.	Brazil and egypt congress organizers share experience
The gala dinner is always a chance to meet friends	All delegates came together during a folkloric evening with typical music, dance and food.
Typical food
During the industrial exhibition delegates learned about recent pharmaceutical developments and medical products.	The industrial exhibition attracted many people
City view of Salvador, Bahia, Brazil	Accompanying persons´ excursions allowed to discover the beauty of Salvador
Bonfim Church