Prof. Lior Katz Appointed Chair of Israeli Gastroenterology and Liver Association
Prof. Lior Katz, head of the Gastroenterology and Liver Division at Hadassah Medical Center, has been elected chair of the Israeli Gastroenterology and Liver Association. In this role, he will lead the professional body representing gastroenterologists and hepatologists across Israel, focusing on advancing the field, improving treatment quality, integrating innovative technologies, and fostering collaboration between hospital and community physicians.
Prof. Katz brings extensive clinical, research, and managerial experience. He completed his medical studies at Hadassah and the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, followed by internal medicine training at Beilinson Hospital and a gastroenterology fellowship at Sheba Medical Center with honors. He also earned a master's degree in health systems management with distinction. Katz further specialized at MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, focusing on genetics, prevention, and early detection of gastrointestinal cancers. He has published over 120 international medical articles and holds a professorship at the Hebrew University and Hadassah.
Throughout his career, Katz has held various leadership roles within the association, including secretary and chair of key committees. As chair, he aims to strengthen the sense of community among gastroenterologists nationwide, promote uniform quality standards in endoscopic procedures, and update training curricula to reflect 21st-century scientific and technological advances. He plans to establish a task force to integrate artificial intelligence and advanced technologies into gastroenterology practice.
Additionally, Katz intends to expand support for medical research, enhance access to current professional knowledge, and increase young physicians' involvement in the association. He emphasizes maintaining the professional status of gastroenterologists and hepatologists, preventing burnout, and raising awareness of their vital role. Katz commits to leading the association with transparency, accessibility, cooperation, and motivation to achieve its goals.
His appointment marks a continuation of broad efforts to develop gastroenterology in Israel by combining clinical expertise, cutting-edge research, technological innovation, and community building within the profession.
