Excellence in pathology for optimal patient care

Our Mission

As the leading force in European pathology, the European Society of Pathology (ESP) promotes high quality pathology diagnosis for all patients, up-to-date education across Europe and supports cutting-edge research to understand disease and translate science into clinical practice.

External Quality Assessment (EQA) Schemes
External quality assessment (EQA) is the challenge of the effectiveness of a laboratories quality management system.

The European Society of Pathology has established EQA Schemes for various cancer types and biomarkers. Please click on the below button to find out more.
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New ESP Position Paper published
ESP has published a new position paper on

"The role of the pathologist in the design and conducting of biomarker‑driven clinical trials in cancer"

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Our Latest News and Events

Become an ESP Member

ESP provides opportunities for all career levels.

Reasons to join:

  • Access to high-quality educational activities and the journal “Virchows Archiv”
  • Reduced registration fees for ESP events and additional member-exclusive programmes

Discover the main pillars of ESP

Congress

Get a first glimpse at what next year's ECP in Vienna will have to offer.

Working Groups

Learn more about how Working Groups reinforce the ESP's educational mission.

Advisory Board

Find out more about the Advisory Board and the work of the National Societies.

Education

Discover the educational activities available through the ESP.

37th European Congress of Pathology

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ESP offers multiple opportunities for pathologists at all career levels.

Professional Networking

Attend our Courses and Workshops to meet with peers.

Congress Archive

Benefit from acccess to past ECP abstract collections.

Bursaries

ESP Members who are eligible can apply for Congress Bursaries.

Virchows Archiv Journal

Get access to the official ESP Journal. 

Virtual Preceptorship Programme

Designed by ESP experts to support and accommodate the needs of pathologists.

Webinars

Join free ESP Webinars on selected topics.

Fellowships and Awards

Advance your career by applying for several fellowships and grants.

Documentation and Reports

ESP provides their members with up-to-date reports and guidelines.

Professional Networking
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Congress Archive
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Learn more about our membership benefits and our membership fees. 

ESP Corporate Partners

The European Society of Pathology (ESP) offers the ESP Corporate Partnership Program, bringing together leading pharmaceutical and diagnostic companies committed to advancing pathology across Europe.