Meredith and Lisa- Looking Ahead - IDFNZ Kids Foundation Liver Conference 2026

Meredith and Lisa highlight the emerging advances in liver disease and transplant care, focusing on research, innovation, and future possibilities. They discuss promising work on early detection of biliary atresia through Guthrie card screening, as well as new medications like bile acid transport inhibitors that may slow disease progression. Advances in transplant technology, such as perfusion machines, are improving organ quality and outcomes, while ongoing research into immunotolerance explores whether some patients may one day safely reduce or stop anti-rejection medication. They also emphasise the importance of increasing organ donation awareness and ongoing efforts to improve early diagnosis and treatment pathways.