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World Hepatitis Day

28 July 2024

Every year on July 28, people in many nations celebrate World Hepatitis Day.

Why July 28 ?

Because it is the birthday of Dr Baruch Blumberg, who discovered the hepatitis B virus in 1967 and developed the vaccine 2 years later. He was awarded a Nobel Prize in 1976 for this lifesaving work.

The Hepatology Institute of Lyon joins World Hepatitis Day and contributes to the collective effort to cure patients by supporting research projects on viral hepatitis. 

Dr Baruch Samuel Blumberg 

Nobel Prize in 1976.
Awarded for his work on hepatitis B virus and the vaccine against it. 

“It is essential to continue to characterize virus-host interactions to uncover novel therapeutic targets for HBV and HDV cure, to design a vaccine against HCV and to better understand how these viruses cause liver cancer.”

Mirjam Zeisel. IHU EVEREST researcher.
Co-leading the team “Epigenetics, microenvironment and liver cancer”.

Fanny Lebossé. IHU EVEREST research – Team “Hepatitis viruses and  pathobiology of chronic liver diseases”.

“Despite progress in diagnosis and treatment, viral hepatitis remain a major health public issue worldwide. It’s time to fight one of the main cause of liver cancer in the world.”

Like us, they support World Hepatitis Day :

ANRS MIE

ANRS MIE (Emerging Infectious Diseases) is an autonomous agency of Inserm that facilitates, evaluates, coordinates and funds research into HIV/AIDS, viral hepatitis, sexually transmitted infections, tuberculosis and emerging and re-emerging infectious diseases. We prepare responses to the scientific challenges pose by emerging diseases and ensure their deployment in times of crisis.
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European Association for the Study of the Liver

EASL, the European Association for the Study of the Liver, founded in 1966, is a medical association dedicated to pursuing excellence in liver research, to the clinical practice of liver disorders, and to providing education to all those interested in hepatology. As of 2024, EASL serves 7,000 members from 112 countries
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ICE-HBV

ICE-HBV is connecting the international research community with policymakers and people impacted by HBV and HDV infections. This coalition is pushing for wellthought-out scientific approaches to develop a sustainable cure for HBV as quickly as possible to save millions of lives around the world.
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SOS hépatites

Network of associations dedicated to preventing, informing and defending everyone concerned by viral hepatitis and liver diseases, regardless of the viruses and modes of contamination, as well as the promotion of research.
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European Liver Patients' Association

Organization aimed at promoting the interests of people living with liver disease, promoting awareness and prevention of liver diseases, sharing the experience of successful initiatives and working with professional bodies such as EASL and with the EU to ensure that treatment and care are harmonized across Europe to the highest standards.
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Hepatitis B foundation

Nonprofit organization dedicated to finding a cure and improving the quality of life for those affected by hepatitis B worldwide. Their activities include funding focused research, promoting disease awareness, supporting immunization and treatment initiatives, and serving as the primary source of information for patients and their families, the medical and scientific community, and the general public.
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World Hepatitis Alliance

International network of organisations working in over 100 countries towards the goal of eliminating hepatitis by 2030.
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