About

Who we are

Team HBV, the official chapters of the Asian Liver Center, is dedicated to raising awareness of the disproportionately high incidence of hepatitis B (HBV) and liver cancer among the Asian and Pacific Islander (API) community. We currently have chapters at UC Berkeley, Cornell University and Duke University.

Why we fight

• 1 in 10 Asians and Asian Americans is infected with hepatitis B (HBV) for life.
• Due to a lack of symptoms, many DO NOT KNOW they are infected, giving HBV its nickname: “silent killer”.
• Hepatitis B, a completely preventable disease, causes 80% of all primary liver cancer cases worldwide.
• In the US, the minority status of APIs means this silent epidemic is grossly overlooked.

What we do

• Organize campus and community-wide events to raise awareness of this silent epidemic
• Promote the international Jade Ribbon Campaign in China
• Strengthen support for the National HBV Bill in Congress
• Cultivate skills in community organizing, leadership, political advocacy, and event planning