Links to relevant Information
Austria
ESHG European Society of Human Genetics
The ESHG is an international professional society founded in 1967 which - promotes research in basic and applied human and medical genetics - facilitates contact between all persons who share these aims.
Belgium
EDMA European Diagnostic Manufacturers Association
EDMA was constituted in 1979 as the European organisation for national associations representing the in vitro diagnostics industry in the major countries of Europe.
Belgium
EPSO The European Plant Science Organisation
The EPSO is an independent academic organisation currently representing 59 institutional members bringing together more than 185 research institutes, departments and universities from 27 countries in Europe and beyond.
Belgium
ESHRE European Society for Human Reproduction and Embryology
The main aim of the ESHRE is to promote interest in, and understanding of, reproductive biology and medicine. It does this through facilitating research and subsequent dissemination of research findings in human reproduction and embryology to the general public, scientists, clinicians and patient associations; it also works to inform politicians and policy makers throughout Europe.
Europa
EuPA European Proteomics Association
EuPA is the federation of European national proteomics societies. It has been established to coordinate and integrate national initiatives within the proteomics field. The main objectives are to strengthen and promote fundamental research and applications, as well as education and training in all areas of proteomics throughout Europe. EuPA is a non-profit organisation.
France
Euroscience
Euroscience is a pan-European association of individuals interested in constructing scientific Europe ""from the bottom-up "". We represent European scientists of all disciplines (including social sciences and humanities), institutions of the public sector, universities, research institutes as well as the business and industry sector. We are a grass-root organisation open to research professionals, science administrators, policy-makers, teachers, PhD students, post-docs, engineers, industrialists, and generally to any citizen interested in science and technology and its links with society.
Germany
ELSF European Life Sciences Forum
The ELSF is a coalition of independent organisations representative or supportive of the life sciences, biotechnology and biomedical research communities in Europe. Its mission is to increase their visibility and impact in the public and policy-making arenas; and to advance research and to promote the contribution of scientists to European society.
Germany
EMBO European Molecular Biology Organization
EMBO promotes excellence in the molecular life sciences in Europe through targeted programmes and activities. Established in 1964, the founders of EMBO showed an incredible vision when they established the organisation. They were true motors of change, even revolutionaries, who raised the level of biological research in Europe by adhering to the highest standards of scientific excellence. Keeping faith with their vision, their principles and standards are a guide to our activities today.
Germany
ESGCT European Society of Gene and Cell Therapy
The primary objectives of the European Society of Gene and Cell Therapy ESGCT are to promote basic and clinical research in gene therapy, cell therapy, and genetic vaccines to promote education and the exchange of information and technology related to above areas and to serve as a professional adviser to the community and to the regulatory bodies in Europe.
Italy
ICGEB International Center for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology
The International Centre for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology provides a scientific and educational environment of the highest standard and conducts innovative research in life sciences for the benefit of developing countries. It strengthens the research capability of its Members through training and funding programmes and advisory services and represents a comprehensive approach to promoting biotechnology internationally.
Netherlands
ESTIV European Society of Toxicology in Vitro
ESTIV is a society that aims to promote in vitro toxicology, both scientifically and educationally, in all countries of Europe. This web site will give information on the activities of ESTIV in the field of in vitro toxicology and of alternatives to animal experimentation.
Netherlands
FEMS Federation of European Microbiological Societies
The FEMS is a Federation of European Microbiological Societies, with its main mission to advance and unify microbiology knowledge.
Spain
EFB European Federation of Biotechnology
The EFB is the non-profit association of Learned Societies, Universities, Institutes, Companies and Individuals interested in the promotion of Biotechnology throughout Europe and beyond.
Spain
European Forum of Medical Associations
The aims of the European Forum of Medical Associations and WHO are to establish dialogue and cooperation between National Medical Associations (NMAs) and WHO in the European Region to improve the quality of health and health care in Europe; promote the exchange of information and ideas between NMAs and WHO; integrate appropriate aspects of policies for health for all into basic, postgraduate and continuing medical education; and as appropriate formulate consensus policy statements on health issues.
Switzerland
ESCMID European Society of Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases
ESCMID strives to improve the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of infectious diseases by promoting and supporting research, education and training in the infection disciplines. ESCMID is a non-profit organization.
Switzerland
ESMO European Society for Medical Oncology
The ESMO is the leading European professional medical oncology organization comprising a network of more than 5,000 oncology professionals in over 100 countries.
United Kingdom
ESCV European Society for Clinical Virology
This Society is open to all those interested in viruses as causes of disease in man and animals, whether as general, pediatric or veterinary clinicians, infectious disease physicians, diagnostic virologists or microbiologists, pure or applied virologists or simply from curiosity. It is the successor to the European Group for Rapid Viral Diagnosis (EGRVD) and the European Society Against Virus Diseases (ESAVD) which have merged to form ESCV on 1 January 1997.
United Kingdom
FEBS Federation of European Biochemical Societies
FEBS is one of the largest organisations in European life sciences. FEBS seeks to promote, encourage and support biochemistry, molecular cell biology, molecular biophysics as well as related areas throughout Europe in a variety of different ways.
United Kingdom
IFCC International Federation of Clinical Chemistry and Laboratory Medicine
The mission of the IFCC is to be the leading organization in the field of Clinical Chemistry and Laboratory Medicine worldwide.