Liver diseases -
A major global health problem

Liver diseases are a major global health problem; they are now the eighth most frequent cause of death worldwide. Most deaths are due to hepatitis B infection, which is worldwide one of the leading causes of death. 300 million people are affected and 1 million of them die every year.

These numbers are thought provoking.

The liver plays an important role in the detoxification of foreign substances or toxins, such as alcohol, nicotine and medicinal drugs and is, at the same time, one of the most important organs of our immune system.
The liver has an astonishing capacity for regeneration, as almost three-quarters of the liver can be removed and the organ will quickly grow back to normal size.

On our website you will learn all about diseases, such as cirrhosis or liver cancer, about prevention, therapies and the chances of a cure, about the various research projects, their targets and achievements. You will learn more about the risks of infection and you will gain insight into the exciting day-to-day life of researchers.

Furthermore, you will meet committed people, who – through their work in the foundation – contribute substantially to the financing of this future-oriented research.

• About us
• Board of Trustees
• Objectives
• Donators
• Donations
• Research