A world-renowned hepatologist from Rennes, France. He is a co-founder of EFAPH and has served as the Chairman of the Scientific Committee. His clinical research has been fundamental in establishing modern protocols for treating iron overload.
Jean Rialland
The first President and co-founder of EFAPH. He was instrumental in uniting the various national patient associations under one European umbrella in 2005 to ensure that patients had a voice at the EU level.
Dr. Graça Porto
The newest honorary member (appointed Dec 2025). A leading haematologist from Portugal and long-time President of the Scientific Committee, recognised for her bridge-building between research and patient care.