APPLE Academy is a prestigious educational initiative by the Asia-Pacific Primary Liver Cancer Expert Association (APPLE), designed to nurture the next generation of liver cancer experts.
This intensive program brings together young clinicians and researchers from across the Asia-Pacific region for in-depth learning, case discussions, and networking with world-renowned faculty in the field of liver cancer.
With strong support from leading industry partners, APPLE Academy offers a unique platform to share real-world clinical insights, explore the latest advancements, and build long-lasting professional collaborations.
Friday, July 11, 2025
09:20-09:30
Opening
Pierce Chow (Singapore)
SESSION 1: CHANGES IN THE LANDSCAPE OF HCC
09:30-09:55
Changing Etiology and Epidemiology of HCC in Asia
Wonseok Kang (Seoul)
09:55-10:20
Real World Data on the Management of HCC in the Asia-Pacific
Kaina Chen (Singapore)
10:20-10:45
Adaptation of Practice Guidelines: When East Meets West
Do Young Kim (Seoul)
10:45-11:00
Q&A
11:00-11:15
Break
SESSION 2: APPLE ACADEMY: THE ROADS BEFORE US
11:15-11:50
Promoting the Next-Generation Asian Liver Cancer Experts to the Global Arena
Pierce Chow (Singapore) & Chiun Hsu (Taipei)
11:50-12:50
Luncheon Symposium [by Eisai]
SESSION 3: UNMET CLINICAL NEEDS IN HCC AND CURRENT CLINICAL RESEARCH DIRECTIONS
12:50-13:15
Challenges of Biomarker Development: Pathologist's View
Young Nyun Park (Seoul)
13:15-13:40
Challenges of Biomarker Development: Clinician's View
Han Chong Toh (Singapore)
13:40-14:05
Advanced HCC: Novel Approaches beyond IMbrave150, HIMALAYA, and Checkmate 9DW
Yi-Hsiang Huang (Taipei)
14:05-14:30
Integrating Systemic and Liver-Directed Therapy: Current Evidence and Future Development
Stephen L Chan (Hong Kong)
14:30-14:45
Q&A
14:45-15:00
Break
SESSION 4: FROM APPLE ACADEMY INTO THE FUTURE
15:00-15:25
How to Promote Investigator-Initiated Trials for HCC in the Asia-Pacific Region?
Ryosuke Tateishi (Tokyo)
15:25-15:50
Translational Research of New Drug Development for HCC: Scientist's View
Alfred Cheng (Hong Kong)
15:50-16:25
Panel Discussion: The APPLE Association as a Platform for Future International Research Collaboration
Closing Remarks
16:25-16:30
Closing Remark
Jian Zhou (Shanghai)
The APPLE Academy receives sponsorship from Eisai.
