International Viral Hepatitis Elimination Meeting (IVHEM) 2022

The International Viral Hepatitis Elimination Meeting (IVHEM) took place as a hybrid meeting from 2-3 December 2022 in the Amsterdam Marriott Hotel in Amsterdam, the Netherlands.

The International Viral Hepatitis Elimination Meeting (IVHEM) 2023 will take place as a hybrid meeting in December 2023.

Convened by Academic Medical Education, Virology Education, and the Coalition for Global Hepatitis Elimination (CGHE), IVHEM is a global forum for the exchange of practical experiences for translating diagnostic and therapy advances of viral hepatitis into broad applications that accelerate progress towards the elimination of viral hepatitis as a public health threat by 2030.

Hepatitis B and C affect more than 354 million people globally and can lead to liver disease and mortality from liver failure and hepatocellular carcinoma. More than 296 million people (3.7% of the world’s population) live with HBV, and over 820,000 deaths are attributable annually. An estimated 58 million people (globally, 0.73%) live with the hepatitis C virus (HCV), resulting in nearly 290,000 deaths annually.

Key issues to be addressed are how to translate research outcomes into public health policy and practice to meet the 2030 elimination targets. During this two-day meeting, experts in viral hepatitis from around the globe will examine current evidence on how to implement programs that improve the prevention of viral hepatitis and increase the number of people accessing testing and treatment.

The program includes practical examples of innovative intervention studies, country elimination programs, and novel funding mechanisms for testing and treatment.

We invite you to contribute to the elimination of viral hepatitis and look forward to welcoming you to this unique meeting either in person or virtually!

The Organizing Committee

IVHEM is convened by Academic Medical Education, Virology Education, and the Coalition for Global Hepatitis Elimination (CGHE).

          Stadhouderskade 12
          1054 ES Amsterdam
          The Netherlands

Networking Dinner Venue: Caro's Bar & Bistro

                                             Weteringschans 75
                                             1017 RX Amsterdam
                                             The Netherlands

General Information 

Practical Information 

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If eligible for a discount, please contact the conference secretariat via Michelle Wu via Michelle.Wu@amededu.com for the special registration code.

*Countries included in the low-income and middle-income economies list of the World Bank Classification

• We strongly advise that you register early to ensure that your registration is secured.

• Submission of your online registration does not guarantee that your registration has been accepted. Your registration is final when full prepayment has been received and a confirmation of your registration has been sent.

• No day rate is available.

• Abstract submission portal for IVHEM 2022 is now closed. 
• Registration fees are waived for healthcare professionals from RLS and early-career professionals with an accepted abstract. A 50% discount is offered to healthcare professionals from RLS and early-career professionals without an accepted abstract. The requirements for the application are specified under "Registration".
• IVHEM 2022 accepts new original data as well as encored abstracts. All abstracts must focus on health care challenges related to the prevention and treatment of Hepatitis and contain up-to-date information at the time of the meeting. 

By submitting an abstract to a meeting organized by Virology Education BV (VE) or Academic Medical Education BV (AME), the abstract submitter hereby agrees to the terms and conditions.

The terms and conditions can be viewed here. 

The members of the Organizing Committee are a group of carefully selected experts and inspirational leaders in their respective fields. They meet frequently to discuss the scientific program of the workshop, identify interesting topics and candidate speakers, and review all submitted abstracts.

• Rakesh Aggarwal, MD (AIIMS), DM (PGIMER), FNASc, FAMS - Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research (JIPMER), India
• Po-Lin Chan, MD - World Health Organization, Philippines
• Ponsiano Ocama, MD, PhD - Makerere University, Uganda
• Gagandeep Singh Grover, MD - Health and Family Welfare, India
• Saeed Hamid, MBBS, FRCP, FRCPI, FACP, FACG, FAASLD - Aga Khan University, Pakistan
• Angelos Hatzakis, MD, PhD, MSc - Athens University Medical School, Greece
• Margaret Hellard, AM, MBBS, FRACP, FAFPHM, PhD - Burnet Institute, Australia
• Khin Pyone Kyi, MBBS, DBact, MMedSc, PhD, FRCP - Myanmar Liver Foundation, Myanmar
• Jeffrey Lazarus, PhD, MIH, MA - Barcelona Institute for Global Health (ISGlobal), Spain
• Maud Lemoine, MD, PhD - Imperial College London, United Kingdom
• Liudmyla Maistat - Medicines Patent Pool, Switzerland
• Hailemichael Desalegn Mekonnen, MD, PhD - St. Paul’s Hospital Millennium Medical College, Ethiopia
• Yvonne Nartey, MBChB, MSc, MPhil – Cape Coast Teaching Hospital, Ghana
• Michael Ninburg, Hepatitis Education Project (HEP), United States
• Jean-Michel Pawlotsky, MD, PhD - Hôpital Henri Mondor, France
• Homie Razavi, PhD, MBA - Center for Disease Analysis (CDA), United States
• Shiv. K. Sarin, MD, DM, DSc. (Hony.), FNA, FNAS - Institute of Liver and Biliary Sciences (ILBS), India
• Janvier Serumondo, MD - Rwanda Biomedical Centre, Rwanda

• Mark Sonderup, B Pharm, MBChB, FCP(SA), MMed - University of Cape Town, South Africa

• Sonjelle Shilton, MPH - Foundation for Innovative New Diagnostics (FIND), Switzerland

• Nasamon Wanlapakorn, MD, PhD - Chulalongkorn University, Thailand

The members of Scientific Committee are hand-picked by the Organizing Committee and the workshop secretariat based on their significant contributions and commitment to the field. They assist the Organizing Committee by providing them with suggestions for speakers and topics. In addition, members of the Scientific Committee participate in reviewing submitted abstracts, and play an active role during the workshop as moderators and/or chairs of sessions.

A 25% discount on the meeting registration fee is offered to the members/employees of our endorsers. Please reach out to your organization for your discount code.

If you would like your organization to endorse IVHEM, please contact Jesper Niesen at Jesper.Niesen@amededu.com.

Financial backing helps us deliver an impactful meeting experience for the benefit of healthcare professionals and community representatives involved in the elimination of viral hepatitis.
 
This collaboration plays a vital role in both the organizational as well as scientific success of the program.
 
To show your commitment to the cause and get in touch with us for a tailored support package, please contact Jesper Niesen at Jesper.Niesen@amededu.com.
 

Benefits of Support 
By supporting this program, we can offer the following advantages for your company.* Please contact us for the most recent support level benefits for this program.

• Symposium opportunities
• Verbal acknowledgment during the program 
• Discounted and complimentary registrations for your representatives
• Company acknowledgment on digital meeting materials including but not limited to newsletters, flyers, program book, the streaming platform, and our website
• Digital advertising opportunities 
• Social media shout-outs
• Logo on the digital conference bag 
• Exhibition

 
*Subject to the support level

Group Photo

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• 5th Edition, IVHEM, 2018, Amsterdam
• 4th Edition, IVHEM, 2017, Amsterdam
• 3rd Edition, IVHEM, 2016, Amsterdam

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