AASLD Announces Editor-in-Chief Opportunity for Hepatology Communications (Applications Open Until April 24, 2026)

The American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases (AASLD) has officially opened applications for the position of Editor-in-Chief of its open-access journal Hepatology Communications. The association is inviting qualified academic leaders in hepatology to apply, with initial application materials due by April 24, 2026.

About the Journal

Hepatology Communications is a monthly, peer-reviewed, fully online research journal launched in 2017. The publication focuses on high-quality research related to liver science and clinical hepatology.

The journal publishes:

• Original research articles

• Review papers

• Research letters

• Protocol studies

Research areas covered include:

• Liver cancer

• Viral hepatitis

• Chronic hepatitis

• Cirrhosis

• Metabolic liver disease

• Immunology

• Drug metabolism and liver function

The Editorial Board selects and reviews studies to support rapid dissemination of important findings in liver disease and clinical practice.

Role and Responsibilities

The Editor-in-Chief will lead the academic direction of the journal and oversee editorial policy and content decisions.

Key responsibilities include:

• Managing the journal’s editorial standards and research quality

• Building and supervising the Editorial Board

• Developing a diverse editorial team across global regions

• Providing annual reports to the AASLD Governing Board

• Overseeing manuscript review and publication processes

• Promoting innovation through digital and social media engagement

The successful candidate will begin preparing the editorial board by July 1, 2027, and the official term will run from January 2028 to December 2032.

Eligibility Requirements

Candidates should:

• Be a recognized academic leader in hepatology

• Have broad expertise in clinical, translational, and basic liver research

• Have prior journal editorial experience

• Demonstrate strong leadership and organizational skills

• Be capable of building relationships with international research communities

The role is suitable for individual applicants, co-Editors, or an Editor-in-Chief with a Deputy Editor.

Application Process

Initial Application (by April 24, 2026)

Applicants must submit:

• Curriculum Vitae (CV)

• Letter of Interest describing editorial vision and journal experience

Send applications to: [email protected]

Finalist Stage (by June 30, 2026)

Shortlisted candidates will be asked to submit:

• Letters of support from Dean and Department Chair

• Detailed editorial experience

• Strategic editorial vision and plan

Final interviews will take place in Fall 2026.

Why This Position Is Important

This is a high-profile leadership role in academic medicine. The selected Editor-in-Chief will directly influence the direction of global hepatology research, interact with leading researchers, and gain early access to major clinical and scientific discoveries.

For senior researchers and professors in liver disease research, it offers both professional recognition and the opportunity to shape clinical practice through scientific publishing.

Official Notification

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