Expert advice throughout the project
MOBHOPE's External Advisory Committee, formally named the External Advisory Board (EAB), was established in January 2026. It provides independent advice on the project's scientific approach, strategic direction and policy relevance, including the scalability and sustainability of mobile hepatitis services.
Members
The Board brings together expertise in liver health, public health, community advocacy and harm reduction. The membership and associated organisations recorded by the project are:
| Member | Organisation |
|---|---|
| Shira Zelber-Sagi | European Association for the Study of the Liver (EASL) |
| Stela Bivol | World Health Organization (WHO) |
| Cornelia Adlhoch | European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) |
| Luís Mendão | World Hepatitis Alliance (WHA) |
| Larry Holden | Global Liver Institute (GLI) |
| Yasmin Abbas-Ibrahim | Hepatitis B Foundation |
| Marica Ferri | European Union Drugs Agency (EUDA) |
| Katrin Schiffer | Correlation Network |
| Jason Grebely | International Network on Health and Hepatitis in Substance Users (INHSU) |
| Rui Tato Marinho | Viral Hepatitis Prevention Board (VHPB) |
Meetings
- 21 April 2026 — first meeting, held online. The session introduced the project's objectives, methodology and work plan and opened discussion with the consortium. Eight of the ten Board members participated.
- Second meeting — being organised. Invitations have been sent. The final date will be published once confirmed.
How the Board supports MOBHOPE
The Board brings external perspectives to the work of the mobile units and the coordinating foundation. Its advice helps the consortium review its methods, identify opportunities for cooperation and consider how project outputs can support services in other settings. Project implementation remains the responsibility of the MOBHOPE consortium.