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BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF ESP
The European Society of Pathology (ESP) was established
in 1963 in Brussels and is a leading force in European pa-
thology and, as such, is pivotal to the future of the spe-
cialty in Europe and beyond. As a scientific society, the
ESP has, as its primary aim, the promotion of high qual-
ity diagnostic practice, applied and translational research
and under- and postgraduate education in the field of hu-
man pathology. This is achieved through its congresses, its
journal Virchows Archiv and various other activities. The
ESP interacts with national pathology societies in Europe
and has developed links with other EU bodies in close col-
laboration with UEMS (Union Européenne des Médecins
Spécialistes) and EAPCP (European Association of Pathol
ogy Chairs and Programme Directors).
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BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF
THE PATHOLOGICAL SOCIETY
The Pathological Society of Great Britain and Ireland,
founded in 1906, is the professional organisation sup-
porting academic pathology in the UK and is dedicated to
enhancing high quality research and education in pathol-
ogy in its broadest sense. The stated focus and mission
of the Pathological Society is to promote the understand-
ing of disease and the Society actively engages with other
organisations and in partnership to develop programmes
to achieve this goal. We are delighted that Understanding
Disease has been adopted as the motto of London 2014
our joint meeting with the European Society of Pathology.
Membership of the Society, often referred to as Path Soc,
is open to all individuals involved in pathological research
and education and includes the option of a subscription
to our Society Journal. The Journal of Pathology is one
of the foremost and highest impact journals in the field.
Path Soc currently hosts a major conference twice a year
The European School of Pathology under the auspices
of the ESP and with the support of 19 Working Groups
representing different fields of pathology is involved in
the organisation of courses to meet the needs of young
pathologists. The ESP also provides an infrastructure for
quality assurance projects in diagnostic molecular pathol-
ogy, such as the ESP QA KRAS project for testing of colo-
rectal cancer.
Office of the ESP
Rue Bara 6, 1070 Brussels, Belgium
Phone: +32–485899129
Fax:
+32–25208036
E-mail:
with outstanding speakers on a range of topics from basic
molecular pathology to diagnostic practice and provides a
forum for investigators across the world to present their
research. The Society also has a generous range of grants
that it awards to its members including PhD studentships,
scholarships and travel support. It aims to facilitate future
high quality research, by developing programmes for un-
dergraduate and postgraduate teaching, and by engaging
with the general public.
Pathological Society of Great Britain and Ireland
2 Carlton House Terrace, London, SW1Y 5AF, UK
Phone: +44–20 7976 1260
Fax:
+44–20 7930 2981
E-mail:
About ESP and PATH SOC
