The biannual meeting of the GNC and GLC took place on November 8, 2026, during The Liver Meeting in Denver, CO. More than 65 colleagues from around the world gathered to discuss GNC/GLC activities and projects and to network. Professor Zobair Younossi, Chair of the GNC/GLC, opened the meeting and welcomed members, committee chairs and new collaborators. The energy in the room reflected how much this community has grown into a global network of engaged collaborators.
The morning began with updates on the Council’s work, including the creation of 9 Regional Task Forces addressing regional priorities in liver diseases, the Global Liver Registry with 21,431 subjects, the Global MASLD projects and subprojects and 35 other global projects. The group also discussed new collaborative projects to move the field forward. In 2026, the group published nearly 30 papers in high-impact journals, including JAMA, Lancet Gastroenterology & Hepatology, Nature Reviews Gastroenterology & Hepatology, Journal of Hepatology, Hepatology and Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology. At AASLD 2026, the group had 4 oral presentations, 4 Posters of Distinction and 17 additional posters, two of which were selected for SIG presentations.
The second half of the meeting focused on NITs, with special emphasis on ELF and the use of two concordant NITs. Professor Laurent Castéra moderated the session, with presentations from Professor Emmanuel Tsochatzis, Professor Vincent Wong, Dr. Maria Stepanova and Matthew Gee on different aspects of ELF and other NITs and their role in risk stratification and monitoring of patients with MASLD. Robust discussion followed.
We are grateful for the active engagement of GNC/GLC members and look forward to highly productive projects and our next meeting at EASL 2027.
