ESP/IAP 2020 | Preliminary Programme

6 ESP / IAP 2020 · Glasgow e BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE ESP The European Society of Pathology (ESP) was founded by a small group of eminent pathologists in 1963. The Soci- ety was officially registered in Brussels, Belgium as an in- ternational non-profit organisation on 7 th November 1964. The ESP is a leading force in European pathology and, as such, is pivotal to the future of the specialty in Europe and beyond. As a scientific society, the ESP has, as its primary aim, the promotion of high-quality diagnostic practice, applied and translational research and under- and post- graduate education in the field of human 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 collaboration with UEMS (Union Européenne des Médecins Spécialistes) and EAPCP (European Association of Pathology Chairs and Programme Directors). The European School of Pathology under the auspices of the ESP and with the support of 20 Working Groups and 5 Affiliated Societies representing different fields of pa- thology is involved in the organisation of courses to meet the needs of young pathologists. The ESP Foundation provides external quality assessment (QA) programmes for several biomarkers. Diagnostic laboratories worldwide participate in the ESP Foundation QA schemes, such as Lung and Colon. Office of the ESP Rue Bara 6, 1070 Brussels, Belgium Phone: +32–25208036 E-mail: admin@esp-pathology.org www.esp-pathology.org e BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE BDIAP The BDIAP is the British Division of the International Acad- emy of Pathology. The International Academy of Pathology (IAP) is a global organisation that promotes the advance- ment of pathology through education by organising an in- ternational congress biennially, by organising lectures and seminars and by providing educational grants. The IAP has numerous Divisions across the world which provide pathology education in their particular regions. Although the BDIAP is called the ‘British’ Division it is made up of members from the Republic of Ireland, the Netherlands, Belgium as well as Great Britain. The aims of the BDIAP are the advancement of pathology through: e Organisation of educational symposia and courses in histopathology e Collaboration with professionals in allied healthcare sciences e Promotion of research in pathology and development of pathologic techniques e Publication of reviews and original research work in pathology and related fields e Organisation of scientific meetings and congresses for exchange of information and ideas Office of the BDIAP 7 th Floor, 6 Alie Street, London E1 8QT, United Kingdom Phone: +44 – 7887560177 E-mail: administrator@bdiap.org www.bdiap.org About the ESP and the BDIAP