DISTINGUISHED international experts in gastro-enterology and liver disease treatment are featured speakers in the Hepatology Society of the Philippines 10th anniversary convention slated November 23-25 at Novotel Manila, Araneta Center, Quezon City.
Keynote speaker is Prof. Masao Omata of Japan. Other foreign resource speakers are Professors Jacob George, Australia; Jia Hong Kao,Taiwan; Rino Gani, Indonesia; Chung Mao Lo, Hongkong and Pierce Chow, Singapore.
Forty of the country’s top gastro-enterologists and liver experts will also tackle various topics in the convention’s scientific program.
Dr. Ian Homer Y. Cua, HSP president, said the 10th anniversary convention opens a new chapter in the history of the organization as it renews and reinvigorates its steadfast commitment to the study of liver health and diseases, the promotion of research, education, advocacy and the formulation of national health policies in active partnership with the global community in control of the dreaded killer disease.
More than 500 delegates are expected to attend the convention.
Dr. Stephen Wong, organizing committee chairman, said the theme: “HSP@10: State of the Art Management of Liver Diseases, underscores the scientific program of the convention which is designed to equip practicing physicians with advanced knowledge to improve clinical outcomes and prevent progression in managing patients afflicted with liver disease.