About the ISACP

The International Society of Animal Clinical Pathology was founded in 1981 as the International Society of Animal Clinical Biochemistry and held its first meeting in Schwabisch Hall, West Germany in 1983. The aim of the Society, then as now, is to advance the science of animal clinical biochemistry and pathology by promoting and encouraging the study, practice, and advancement of knowledge within the discipline and facilitating global scientific exchange and networking. ISACP Biannual Congresses provide an international venue for scientific communication and education in all areas of clinical laboratory medicine, including basic research, technological advancements, and diagnostic applications. ISACP members include scientists, biochemists, pathologists, and trainees from a wide range of backgrounds and from more than 40 countries. The Society has met at various locations throughout the world, including Spain, Turkey, Chile, Slovenia, USA, France, Japan, Denmark, South Africa, and Australia.

Executive Board (2022-2024)

President, Gabriele Rossi, Murdoch University, Perth, Australia

President-Elect, Labrina Athanasiou, University of Thessaly, Greece

Secretary, Carolina Rios, Universidad Santo Tomás, Santiago, Chile

Treasurer , Michael Fry, University of Tennessee, USA

Immediate Past President, Mary Christopher, University of California-Davis, USA

Executive Director, Susan Rees, The Rees Group, Inc., USA

Past Presidents of the ISACP

  • Mary Christopher, USA (2020-22)

  • Toshiro Arai, Japan (2018-20)

  • Amelia Goddard, South Africa (2016-18)

  • Mads Kjelgaard-Hansen, Denmark (2014-16)

  • Martina Klinkon, Slovenia (2012-14)

  • Morrie Craig, USA (2010-12)

  • Josep Pastor, Spain (2008-10)

  • Aysel Özpinar, Turkey (2006-08)

  • Fernando Wittwer, Chile (2004-06)

  • John Harvey, USA (2002-04)

  • Jean-Pierre Braun, France (2000-02)

  • Kenichiro Ono, Japan (1998-00)

  • John "Tim" Lumsden, Canada (1996-1998)

  • David Eckersall, Scotland (1994-96)

  • Antonio Ubaldi, Italy (1992-94)

  • J Jerry Kaneko, USA (1990-92)

  • David Blackmore, UK (1988-90)

  • Eitan Bogin, Israel (1985-88)

  • Heiner Sommer, Germany (1983-85)