Name
CLM LUNCH SYMPOSIUM
Date & Time
Saturday, February 28, 2026, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Description
PRESENTED BY

Hepstory in the Making: Writing the Next Chapter in CHB
A narrative‑driven exploration of CHB history, gaps in care, and future directions. Features:
- Review of HBV lifecycle and persistent infection
- Exploration of care gaps and disease burden
- Live patient interviews
- Integration of 2025 Canadian CHB guidelines
- Overview of emerging therapies and functional cure concepts
Learning Objectives
After attending this session, attendees will be able to:
- Explain the burden of chronic hepatitis B (CHB) and the role of the HBV lifecycle in maintaining persistent infection
- Identify unmet needs in current CHB management, and define functional cure as a treatment goal according to the 2025 Canadian CHB guidelines
- Summarize emerging therapies targeting functional cure and the potential clinical and long-term benefits of achieving functional cure in patients with CHB