Dr Tom Hemming Karlsen has been honored with the EASL Recognition Award at #EASLCongress for his contributions and dedication to the field of hepatology. Dr. Karlsen graduated from the University of Bergen, Norway, in 1997. His journey in medicine has seen him appointed as Professor of Gastroenterology at the University of Bergen in 2012, and later, as Professor of Internal Medicine at the University of Oslo in 2014. Currently, he serves as the Head of Research of the Division of Surgery, Inflammatory Medicine, and Transplantation at Oslo University Hospital. He is also the leader of the Norwegian PSC research center, where his work continues to make significant strides in understanding and treating liver diseases. This year's award is a recognition of Dr. Karlsen's immense integrity, honesty, and genuine love for others. His contributions extend beyond research; his generosity and commitment have profoundly impacted the hepatology community. "All of us here today are behind this achievement, and I would like to also congratulate all of my collaborators" - Tom Hemming Karlsen