We’ve come too far to stop now Cancer remains one of the European Union’s most pressing public health challenges. Each year, 2.7 million people are diagnosed with it, 1.3 million die from it, and an estimated €49 billion in productivity is lost to it. Annual healthcare spending on cancer care and control now reaches €93 billion across all 27 EU member states. These figures reflect the scale of cancer’s impact, not only on individuals and families, but also on health…
Invitation to participate from 12 November to 7 December 2025 Celebrating International Pathology Day 2025, European Society of Pathology is pleased to announce the launch of the ESP Pathology Progress Test (PPT) 2025.The ESP PPT is a self-assessment tool designed to support residents in preparing for their board examinations. However, all pathologists are welcome to participate to evaluate their knowledge in pathology.The ESP PPT is created by the ESP Education Committee with support from experts and volunteers.The ESP PPT consists of…
The European Society of Pathology (ESP) Newsletter Autumn 2025 Edition is here! This issue, presented by the new Editor, brings you news about changes in the ESP Executive Committee and the Council, relives the best memories of the successful European Congress of Pathology (ECP) in Vienna, presents many events planned for the coming months, and more! Click here to read the full newsletter (only for members)
Draft 2nd edition ICCR Urinary tract datasets available for review ICCR invite the Bulgarian Pathology Association to review the following draft International Collaboration on Cancer Reporting (ICCR) Urinary tract datasets: Carcinoma of the bladder – cystectomy, cystoprostatectomy and diverticulectomy specimen (2nd edition) Carcinoma of the renal pelvis and ureter – nephroureterectomy and ureterectomy specimen (2nd edition) Carcinoma of the urethra – urethrectomy specimen (2nd edition) Urinary tract carcinoma – biopsy and transurethral resection specimen (2nd edition) The ICCR has been…
Upcoming international educational initiative coordinated by Prof. Dionysios Papachristou, MD, PhD, Pathologist, Coordinator Greek Sarcoma Group of EEPA, GS of the Hellenic Group of Sarcomas and Rare Cancers (HGSRC/EOSSO) and Dr. Sílvia Bagué, MD, PhD, Consultant Pathologist, Hospital de la Santa Creu i Sant Pau, Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona / Spanish Sarcoma Group/Spanish Research Sarcoma Group (GEIS). This project, titled N.O.D.E. (Network on Osteopathology Diagnosis and Education), is envisioned as a free, Zoom-based educational program conducted in English on a bimonthly basis. Its main objective is to promote…
The American Registry of Pathology is dedicated to advancing, educating, and connecting the field of pathology. The society’s mission is to provide high quality educational content and expertise to pathologists worldwide. The American Registry of Pathology have recently published a number of books which we think will be of interest to your members. Please feel free to browse their full list of titles here. For receiving a 10% discount off these titles, please contact Harvey Douglas Marketing Assistant 39 East Parade | Harrogate…
From Harvard Medical School Health care systems face pressures to optimize operational efficiency while delivering high-quality patient care. However, the increasing divide between administrative and clinical domains has introduced a critical challenge. Administrative harm is often overlooked, stemming from unilateral decision-making processes that prioritize organizational goals over patient-centric considerations. This directly impacts both care delivery and workforce morale. Walter O’Donnell, MD, a seasoned clinician and assistant professor of medicine at Harvard Medical School (HMS), advocates for corporate leaders to engage meaningfully…
Giordano Fellowship 2026 Edition is now open As part of its mission to promote continued education in the field of pathology, the European Society of Pathology (ESP) is pleased to invite applications for the 2026 Edition of the Giordano Fellowship (GF) Programme. Since its establishment in 2015, the GF Programme has been providing opportunities for advanced postgraduate training at one of the ESP Advanced Training Centres (ESP-ATCs), contributing significantly to professional development in pathology. Selection for the Giordano Fellowship is conducted through a highly…
ECP 2025 Updates The European Congress of Pathology (ECP) 2025 will take place from 6-10 September in Vienna, Austria. Early bird registration, abstract submissions, and bursary applications are now open! This year, ESP is offering, in addition to the established one, a new type of symposium: one dedicated to Technicians!Visit the ECP website for details. Educational ActivitiesWe will soon announce registrations for a new course for the European School of Pathology (EScoP). This course will be on Genitourinary Pathology and is scheduled…
The role of the pathologist in the design and conducting of biomarker-driven clinical trials in cancer: position paper of the European Society of Pathology Clinical trials in oncology are important tools to identify and establish new effective drugs for cancer treatment. Since the development of the concept of precision oncology, a huge number of multi-centric biomarker-driven clinical trials have been performed and promoted by either academic institutions or pharmaceutical companies. In this scenario, the role of pathologists is essential in multiple…
