Excellence in pathology for optimal patient care
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.
New ESP Perspective Paper published
ESP has published a new perspective paper on
“Liquid biopsy in solid tumours: expert opinion paper of the European society of pathology”
ESP launches membership category for Technical / Scientific Staff
The European Society of Pathology (ESP) is delighted to announce the creation of a dedicated membership category for Technical / Scientific staff.
Find out more about the related benefits and membership fees.
New ESP Perspective Paper published
ESP has published a new perspective paper on
“The European society of pathology progress test: towards a European external quality control tool for pathology education”
Register today for ECP 2026!
Register today for the 38th European Congress of Pathology, set to take place from 12 to 16 September 2026 in Stockholm, Sweden. Join leading experts from across Europe and beyond!
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”
New guidelines paper
ESP in collaboration with ESGO and ESTRO has published the paper
New guidelines released for the management of patients with endometrial carcinoma
Our Latest News and Events
Event
38th European Congress of Pathology
- Published on
12 September 2026 - 16 September 2026
Event
ESP Workshop on Digital and Computational Pathology
- Published on
28 September 2026 - 29 September 2026
Event
EScoP Course on Head, Neck, and Ophthalmic Pathology
- Published on
27 November 2026 - 29 November 2026
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
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Working Groups
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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.
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.
















