Driving Progress in Rare Liver Disease: Ipsen at EASL Congress 2026

We’re at EASL Congress 2026!

We’re excited to be at the European Association for the Study of the Liver (EASL) Congress 2026, Europe’s largest event dedicated to liver health where doctors, scientists, allied health professionals, patients, and industry partners come together to share knowledge, highlight scientific breakthroughs, and build meaningful connections.

Our presence at EASL Congress 2026 reflects our continued commitment to driving progress in rare liver diseases. Through six scientific presentations – including three late‑breaking posters – expert‑led symposia and Meet the Expert sessions, we are contributing to the advancement of science and supporting meaningful conversations about improvements in patient care.

At Ipsen, rare liver diseases are a core focus of our portfolio. We apply our scientific expertise across five rare cholestatic liver diseases: primary biliary cholangitis (PBC), progressive familial intrahepatic cholestasis (PFIC), Alagille syndrome (ALGS), biliary atresia (BA), and primary sclerosing cholangitis (PSC).

Through our clinical development programs, we aim to advance scientific understanding of rare liver diseases and their impact on the people who live with them. As these conditions can present in unpredictable ways, personalized management is essential, not only to control disease progression but also to address the symptoms that matter most to people living with a rare liver disease.

Outcomes improve when people living with a rare liver disease understand their condition, and when they are active partners in ongoing goal setting and reviews with their healthcare teams.

A collaborative, holistic approach means bringing together patients, carers, and multidisciplinary professionals, who listen to each other and understand the impact of diseases, including life impacting symptoms such as fatigue and pruritus. This will ensure that management plans reflect clinical priorities while fully accounting for the realities of living with a rare liver disease.

Learning more about PBC and Fatigue

An exciting development at this year’s EASL Congress 2026, is the increased recognition of the need to assess and actively manage fatigue in PBC due to its significant burden.

Fatigue in PBC is far more than just being tired; it is a distinct, debilitating clinical symptom that fundamentally alters a person’s quality of life. It is a profound, persistent lack of energy that forces difficult daily choices, impacting everything from physical movement and cognitive function to emotional and social well-being. By affecting even the simplest tasks and personal interactions, PBC-related fatigue necessitates a dedicated approach to care.

Discover more about the reality of living with PBC fatigue here.

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Seeing our data spark discussion and recognizing its potential to influence real‑world care reinforced an important truth: our science is driven by purpose

Hugo Gomes da Silva

Senior Vice President, Global Medical Head Rare Diseases

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