July Liver Nurse News
CAHNference 2026 Early Bird Registration Ends August 1st!
CAHNference is back this fall, and we’re excited to invite you to join us October 23–24, 2026, in Montreal, Quebec. This year’s theme, Across the Liver Spectrum, highlights the breadth of hepatology nursing.
The weekend will begin with a Friday evening of networking, dinner, and a keynote presentation. Saturday features a full day of sessions covering topics across the spectrum, including fatty liver, PBC, viral hepatitis, models of care, AI tools in hepatology nursing, and lab interpretation. Attendees will also have the opportunity to participate in multiple hands-on skills sessions to support practical learning and clinical application.
CAHNference 2026 is an opportunity to connect with colleagues, expand your knowledge, and strengthen your skills alongside a community committed to advancing liver care.
CAHN Member CAHNference Discount Code: Log into your CAHN Member Portal to access your discount code.
CAHNference Agenda
Friday, Oct 23, 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM
17:30 – 18:30 Networking Event
18:30 – 19:15 Dinner
19:15 – 20:15 Keynote Speaker: Obesity Canada Treatment Update: Implications for MASLD Care presented by Kara Evers
Saturday, Oct 24, 7:30 AM – 4:30 PM
7:30 – 8:30 Breakfast
8:30 – 8:35 Opening remarks
8:35 – 9:05 Pediatric Cholestatic Liver Disease presented by Barbara Goudreau
9:05 – 9:35 Primary Biliary Cholangitis (PBC): Practical Updates in Diagnosis and Management presented by Kristel Leung
9:35 – 9:55 Advancing Early Detection and Care: Liver Stiffness Technology & the Nursing Impact presented by Lindsay Myles
9:55 – 10:05 CATIE/INHSU Meeting Update presented by Michelle Pittman
10:05 – 10:20 Coffee Break
10:20 – 11:20 Joint Sponsored Symposium
11:20 – 11:50 Contemporary Management of Cirrhosis in Viral Hepatitis presented by Dr. Meaghan O’Brien
11:50 – 12:20 AI in Hepatology Nursing: Emerging Tools and Clinical Applications presented by Dr. Kyle Fortinsky and Elizabeth Martin
12:20 – 13:10 Lunch
13:10 – 14:10 Hands-on Skills Development
14:10 – 14:25 Break
14:25 – 14:55 Abstract Presentations
14:55 – 15:25 Interpreting Hepatology Laboratory Tests: Practical Clinical Pearls presented by Meghan MacIntosh and Dylan Shepherd
15:25 – 15:55 Cirrhosis Care in MASLD: Unique Challenges and Clinical Considerations presented by Dr. Giada Sebastiani
15:55 – 16:25 Alcohol-Related Liver Disease (ALD): Lived Experience presented by Vanessa Wojtala
16:25 – 16:30 Final Remarks
17:30 – 18:30 Off Site Industry Sponsored Dinner
CAHNference 2026 Abstracts Are Due!
Abstracts will highlight groundbreaking approaches, best practices, and research that contribute to improving liver health outcomes. The focus is on nurse-led initiatives but we welcome submissions from researchers, healthcare professionals, and organizations involved in liver health care and research.
The chosen presenters will receive complimentary registration as well as a $250 honorarium. Presenters must be able to attend CAHNference in person to present their abstract. The abstract submission deadline is Friday, August 14. Presenters will be chosen by September 15.
Liver Education
Hepatitis B Webinar
Join Dr. David Wong, for “Are Herbal Supplements Safe for My Liver?“, an online webinar hosted by the Canadian Hepatitis B Peer Support Group, taking place on Saturday, July 25, 2026, from 12:00–1:00 p.m. ET.
The webinar is open to anyone interested in learning about herbal supplements and the liver, including patients and families, healthcare professionals, and allied health personnel. Interpretation will be available in French, Cantonese, and Mandarin.
EASL Podcasts - Talk Liver to Me
On July 22, 2026, Talk Liver to Me returns with “Global Updates on Hepatitis E: How Should We Manage Acute and Chronic Infection?” Featuring experts from Europe and Asia, the episode explores regional differences in clinical practice and practical approaches to diagnosing and managing hepatitis E.
Available Wednesday, July 22 as part of the EASL Podcast collection on your favourite podcast streaming service.
CASL-CaNAL AILD Case Spotlight Series
CASL and the Canadian Network for Autoimmune Liver Disease (CaNAL) has launched their CASL-CaNAL AILD Case Spotlight Series, a new bimonthly webinar series featuring real-world case discussions on autoimmune and rare liver diseases led by experts from across Canada.
The first session takes place on Wednesday, July 29, 2026, at 7:00 PM ET, featuring Dr. Aldo Montano-Loza and Dr. Eliza Flanagan. Join this free virtual session for a practical discussion on the diagnosis and management of autoimmune liver disease.
Other News and Events
12th International Viral Hepatitis Elimination Meeting (IVHEM)
The 12th International Viral Hepatitis Elimination Meeting (IVHEM) will take place September 3–4, 2026, in Hiroshima, Japan. This global forum brings together experts to share practical strategies for translating advances in hepatitis research into real-world policy and practice.
CASL Single Topic Conference on Steatotic Liver Disease (SLD)
The Canadian Association for the Study of the Liver (CASL) will host the 2026 CASL Single Topic Conference on Steatotic Liver Disease (SLD) on September 18–19, 2026, at the Fairmont The Queen Elizabeth in Montreal, Canada.
The conference will bring together leading national and international experts for two days of expert-led presentations and interactive discussions exploring the evolving landscape of SLD. The program will cover disease mechanisms, advances in diagnostics, and emerging pharmacological and non-pharmacological therapies, highlighting the latest developments in research and clinical practice.
CAHN members are eligible for special registration pricing.
2026 CNA Conference
The Canadian Nurses Association will host its first national conference in eight years from September 21–23, 2026, in Winnipeg, Manitoba. The theme, “The Power of Nurses to Transform Health — Our Expertise, Our Impacts,” will bring nurses from across Canada together to explore the profession’s impact on health systems and care.
2026 VISTA Conference
The HIV, Infectious Diseases, and Global Health Science of Implementation Conference (VISTA) will take place September 21–23, 2026, in Cape Town, South Africa. The conference will bring together clinicians, researchers, policymakers, and community leaders to explore how advances in infectious disease prevention and treatment can be translated into practical, community-centred solutions within evolving health systems.
INHSU 2026
INHSU 2026, the 14th International Conference on Health and Hepatitis in Substance Users, will take place in Prague from October 6 to 9, 2026. This global conference brings together research, policy, practice, and lived experience to advance the health and rights of people who use drugs.
Digestive Health Centre Forum 2026
The Digestive Health Centre Forum 2026 will take place November 22–23, 2026, in Vancouver, British Columbia. The forum brings together clinicians, researchers, and allied health professionals to discuss developments in GI, IBD, and liver health.
Thank you to our 2026 sponsors!
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