“Paediatric Liver Diseases & Transplantation: A Paediatric Hepatology & Surgery Teaching Event”

The University Medical Center Groningen has been selected to host the ERN RARE-LIVER ACADEMY 2026, featuring a paediatric focus.

We are excited to invite applications for the ERN RARE-LIVER ACADEMY 2026, focusing on Paediatric Liver Diseases & Transplantation. This two-day workshop hosted by University Medical Centre Groningen (UMCG) and will bring together 20 young hepatologists, surgeons and fellows to engage with leading experts in the field covering the topics of basic and surgical science in paediatric hepatology. 

ACADEMY Program Overview

Day 0 – Tuesday (Pre-event)

Day 1 – Wednesday

• Session 1 – Plenary: Paediatric Hepatology Diseases
• Session 2a – Paediatric Hepatology (Parallel Session)
• Session 2b – Paediatric Liver Surgery (Parallel Session)
• Session 3 – Plenary: Liver Cancer & Metabolic Liver Defects
• Interactive Case Session – 4 Case Presentations & Group Discussions
• Network & Social Program

Day 2 – Thursday

• Session 5 – Complications in Paediatric Liver Transplantation
• Session 6 – European Insights & Collaborative Tools
• Debate Session: Living vs Post-Mortem Donation
• Final Session: – The right graft for the right recipient

Accreditation

An application will be submitted to the EACCME® for CME accreditation of this masterclass.

Logistics

• Dates: April 1-2 2026
• Location: University Medical Centre Groningen (UMCG), Netherlands
• Costs: Accommodation and meals provided; travel reimbursement available.

Eligibility

The Academy is open to early-career hepatologists, surgeons and fellows with an interest in paediatric rare liver diseases. 

How to Apply

The application period for this ACADEMY has now closed. Selected participants and further details about the programme will be announced shortly. For any questions regarding the ACADEMY, please contact: ernacademy@chir.umcg.nl.