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Deutsche Leberstiftung

Essen, Germany

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CharityFounded 2006National reach
Profile last updated: September 17, 2026

About

Founded in 2006, Deutsche Leberstiftung is a charity based in Essen, Germany working on health, medical research.

The Deutsche Leberstiftung is a German foundation established in 2006 that works to improve the early detection and treatment of liver diseases. It supports medical research through fellowships, research networking and studies, and provides information and advice on liver diseases for patients, relatives, doctors and pharmacists. Its work includes a telephone consultation service, a annual scientific symposium (HepNet Symposium), the HepNet Journal, and a network of associated doctors, pharmacies, clinics, scientists and self-help groups. It also publishes patient guides and a liver cookbook, and runs press and public awareness work. The foundation is seated in Essen and has its office in Hannover.

Location

Essen, Germany

Founded

2006

Organisation type

Charity

Legal form

Stiftung

Legal name

Deutsche Leberstiftung

VAT number

DE913702050

Focus areas

HepatologieLebererkrankungenForschungsförderungPatienteninformation

Languages

DE

Causes & programmes

Causes

HealthMedical research

Works for

PatientsCarers

How they work

ResearchAwareness & educationGrant-makingDirect services

Programmes

Telefonsprechstunde

Health · Germany

Telephone consultation hours where experts provide information on liver diseases to patients, relatives, doctors and pharmacists. Staffed Tuesday to Thursday, 14:00 to 16:00. The service does not give diagnoses or therapy recommendations.

HepNet Symposium

Medical research

Annual symposium providing a scientific exchange platform in hepatology.

HepNet Journal

Medical research

Publication informing about current developments in hepatology, issued twice a year.

Vernetzungs-Stipendium

Medical research

Fellowships supporting research networking between research institutions in hepatology, including a fellowship for rare liver diseases planned for 2027.

Countries of operation

Germany

Funding & support

Funded by

Individual donations

Ways to support

DonateMonthly givingMembership

Trust

Tax-deductible donations

Credentials & affiliations

Partnerships

Medizinische Hochschule Hannover

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