Inaugural UCLA Kidney-Liver Connection Symposium | 07/18/26
Sat, Jul 18, 2026
8:00am to 5:00pm PT
Description
We are planning the inaugural UCLA Kidney–Liver Disease Symposium, an interdisciplinary educational forum focused on the growing clinical intersection between hepatic and renal disorders. The strong bidirectional relationship between liver and kidney disease has long been recognized, most notably in hepatorenal syndrome—a devastating complication of decompensated cirrhosis associated with exceedingly high short- and intermediate-term mortality. Despite recent therapeutic advances, outcomes remain poor, underscoring the critical need for continued education to support healthcare professionals in evidence-based management. This symposium will convene experts in nephrology, hepatology, transplant nephrology, and interventional radiology to provide state-of-the-art perspectives on hepatorenal syndrome and other complex conditions affecting both organ systems, with the goal of enhancing clinical knowledge and improving patient outcomes.