American Society for Investigative Pathology

The mission of the American Society for Investigative Pathology (ASIP) is to promote the discovery, advancement, and dissemination of basic and translational knowledge in experimental pathology and related disciplines. This is achieved by fostering investigation into the pathogenesis, classification, diagnosis, and manifestations of disease through meetings, publications, and educational activities. The Society is headquartered in the Washington, DC metropolitan area near the NIH campus in Bethesda, MD.

Divisions and Affiliates
ASIP invites appropriate groups to become semi-autonomous Divisions of the Society. Current Divisions are: The Association for Pathology Informatics (API), the International Society for Biological and Environmental Repositories (ISBER), and the Pulmonary Pathology Society (PPS). The Società Italiana di Patologia is an affiliate society. ASIP is a cooperating society of the American Board of Pathology.

Meetings
Each year, ASIP meets together with other basic biomedical research societies at the Experimental Biology Meeting. This scientific meeting provides a forum for members to present their research findings in oral and poster sessions; symposia provide perspectives on advances in topic areas. Regular and emeritus members may sponsor abstracts. The annual business meeting and award presentations also take place during this meeting. The Divisions hold additional meetings each year. ASIP and its affiliate the Società Italiana di Patologia will hold a joint meeting in Italy in September 2008.

Publications
ASIP publishes The American Journal of Pathology (AJP), providing a scholarly forum for the dissemination of information about experimental and investigative pathology. This internationally recognized research journal is published monthly. ASIP and the Association for Molecular Pathology jointly publish The Journal of Molecular Diagnostics, which is published bimonthly and is devoted to original papers on translational research and validation of molecular discoveries in medicine into the clinical diagnostic setting. Pathways, the ASIP newsletter, is published quarterly and covers public affairs issues and society news. ASIP supports an active website at http://www.asip.org that lists upcoming scientific meetings and announces news of interest to society members. A special feature on the website is an adaptation of “Pathology: a Career in Medicine,” ICPI’s popular brochure for students and the lay public. ASIP also hosts a jobs board at www.PathologyJobsToday.org.

Awards and Honors
ASIP recognizes individuals at different stages in their careers. The Gold-Headed Cane is presented to a leader in academic pathology for long-standing contributions to investigative pathology, including meritorious research and outstanding teaching. The ASIP-Rous-Whipple Award recognizes a distinguished investigator with a long-standing and ongoing research program. The ASIP Outstanding Investigator Award for meritorious research in experimental pathology is presented to a member who is at an earlier career stage. The Society also honors pre- and post-doctoral trainees who are presenting papers at the annual meeting with Experimental Pathologist-in-Training Awards and Merit awards, trainee travel awards and minority trainee travel awards.

Public Affairs
Through its membership in the Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology (FASEB) and liaisons with other pathology organizations, ASIP is committed to promoting quality research and educational environments, including appropriate resources for research support, peer review procedures, and graduate curriculum in pathology.

For additional information, please contact:
Mark E. Sobel MD, PhD, Executive Officer
American Society for Investigative Pathology
9650 Rockville Pike
Bethesda, MD 20814
Phone: (301) 634-7130
Fax: (301) 634-7990
Email: ASIP@asip.org
Web Site: http://www.asip.org
 

09/22/2008