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ESP Newsflash – October 2024

The latest updates from the European Society of Pathology (ESP) ESP has organised the 36th European Congress of Pathology (ECP), which took place in Florence, Italy, last month. The ECP was record-breaking with more than 5700 delegates taking part. The recordings from the congress will remain available for delegates who are ESP members until 11 December 2024 via the congress platform. Please already mark in your agendas the 37th ECP in Vienna, Austria on 6-10 September 2025. To learn more, please read the message from the ESP President, Professor…

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Dr. Christopher Fletcher Memorial

Dear Friends and Colleagues, We write to provide you with an update on the memorial service for Dr. Christopher Fletcher. Important information about the event is given below. We anticipate that many people will attend in person to pay their respects and to celebrate Dr. Fletcher’s life and contributions to the field. To aid us in completing the planning process, we ask that you take a moment to fill out the survey below, which will allow us to estimate the number of attendees. With best regards, Jon Aster and Members of the Organizing Committee Memorial…

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External Quality Assurance (EQA) Scheme “Lung Cancer Related Markers” 2024

ESP/QuIP Lung EQA Scheme Open for Registration The European Society of Pathology (ESP) Foundation and Quality in Pathology (QuIP) are pleased to announce the launch of the External Quality Assurance (EQA) Scheme “Lung Cancer Related Markers” 2024. The program continues to be organized as a cooperation between the European Society of Pathology (ESP) Foundation and QuIP (Quality in Pathology). The registration and test periods as well as prices are listed in the table below. Please register early to secure your spot!…

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Giordano Fellowship 2025 Edition

Invitation to apply The European Society of Pathology (ESP) is continuing the organisation of a very successful educational activity: the Giordano Fellowship Programme (GF)! We are pleased to announce that submission of applications for the 2025 edition of the GF is now available. The deadline to apply is Friday, 5th July 2024. Applicants should consult and follow closely the instructions and the terms and conditions of the GF as stipulated on the ESP website at this LINK. The applications will be…

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EUROPEAN MSC MOLECULAR PATHOLOGY

ESP is excited to announce a new edition for the Scholarship for attending the European Master in Molecular Pathology Personalized medicine presents new opportunities for patients with various diseases. The European Society of Pathology (ESP) continues to fund projects and joint actions that contribute to continuous education and high-quality diagnosis in the field of pathology. ESP is excited to announce a new edition for the Scholarship for attending the European Master in Molecular Pathology (EMMP), which is organised by the University Côte d’Azur…

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WHO Classification of Haematolymphoid Tumours

The fifth edition of the WHO Classification of Haematolymphoid Tumours is now available online  The WHO Classification of Tumours team announced that the fifth edition of the WHO Classification of Haematolymphoid Tumours is now available online (at https://tumourclassification.iarc.who.int/) and will soon be available in print as a two-part volume. The WHO Classification of Haematolymphoid Tumours is the international standard for diagnostic haematopathology practice worldwide and forms the basis for the translation of cancer research into practice. The multidisciplinary information amassed in the WHO Classification of Haematolymphoid Tumours will be of interest to…

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Launch of new Award!

Launch of an annual “Virchows Archiv Best Paper Award for Young Investigators” The European Society of Pathology (ESP), represented by ESP President Peter Schirmacher, wishes to recognize outstanding works being published by young investigators in the Official Journal of the Society (Virchows Archiv, VIAR). ESP is pleased to announce the launch of an annual “Virchows Archiv Best Paper Award for Young Investigators”. The winning paper/investigator will be selected after evaluation by the Journal Award Committee, chaired by Abbas Agaimy, the Editor-In-Chief of Virchows Archiv.…

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ESP Newsletter Autumn 2023 Edition

Autumn 2023 Edition of the European Society of Pathology (ESP) Newsletter! ESP Newsletter has long been a useful, informative and enjoyable read for our Members. Please help us improve it furher by suggesting any topics you would like to see included in the next editions. CONTENTS in breef Message from the President of the ESP By Prof. Peter Schirmache ESP is in great shape and well-positioned to tackle the many challenges and needs we are facing. Our finances are solid…

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Kansas Histopathology Cases

November 2023 round! One of the three pillars of the mission of the European Society of Pathology (ESP) is to provide up-to-date education in the field of human Pathology. We are excited to inform you that the new round for the Kansas Histopathology Cases will be available as from 1 November 2023. A reminder how this module operates: – Access via the ESP educational platform– This module is provided free of charge, but for access an updated ESP membership account is required.- Each month…

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The Kansas Histopathology Cases

New and exciting activity on the ESP Educational Platform One of the three pillars of the mission of the European Society of Pathology (ESP) is to provide up-to-date education in the field of human Pathology. European Society of Pathology is thrilled to announce the introduction of a new and exciting activity on the ESP Educational Platform: the Kansas Histopathology Cases. For several years a group of high-profile pathology laboratories from around the world, under the coordination of Pathology Department of Kansas University,…

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