Gavin Arteel, PhD, FAASLD was selected by AASLD (American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases) to summarize the basic science research advancements presented at the 2019 Liver Meeting.  This national annual meeting was held from November 8-12, 2019 in Boston, MA.  Dr. Arteel’s summary depicts his own personal abstract selections, with the intent of translation into new understanding and novel therapies.