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23rd European Congress of Toxicologic Pathology
(September 29 – October 02, 2026)

This next congress will take place in Kraków, Poland

Beyond Morphology:
The Pathologist's New Toolbox in a Data-driven Era


Please mark your calendar and see the official congress website and the first announcement.

   




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ESTP newsletter 2026 (1)
The first ESTP newsletter 2026 containing a President's column, a call for shaping our future, an introduction to the ESTP diversity, equity & inclusion initiative, a look back to Classic Examples XXXIII, and an invitation to the 23rd ESTP annual congress in Kraków is available here. Apart from that, you will also see an overview of the events scheduled for 2026 and the members of the ESTP council. Previous newsletters are accessible for members in the repository.
[15-Jun-2026 ]


"The New Guess What!"
Chapter 1, Part 2

This interactive ESTP section presents morphological species- and gender-specific peculiarities of laboratory animals together with answers to the questions. Part 2 of the first chapter addresses background findings of Glands of the Head and Neck Region.
[24-Mar-2026 ]


22nd European Congress of Toxicologic Pathology
We are looking back to the very successful Congress 2025, which took place in Manchester, UK. Click for more details.
[16-Oct-2025 ]



[30-Aug-2019 ]

 
Toxicologic Pathology Training Program
A comprehensive Toxicologic Pathology Program is offered within the residency program of the University of Veterinary Medicine Hannover in cooperation with the European Society of Toxicologic Pathology. Further information is available here.
[07-May-2025 ]


Revision of Standardized Nomenclature
goRENI - the global open RENI system - is the standard reference for nomenclature and diagnostic criteria in toxicologic pathology and at the same time the Internet discussion platform for the global initiative "INHAND" - the International Harmonization of Nomenclature and Diagnostic criteria. Visit www.goRENI.org for more details. ESTP members have free access to the nomenclature, diagnostic criteria, images, and much more!
The following General non-proliferative pathology terms have been added: Amyloid, Fibrosis, Hamartoma, Infiltrate, Inflammation, Mineralization, Necrosis, see Post-publication Changes. Templates for change control have been updated and are available on goRENI and here.
[16-Oct-2025 ]


Updates to the Web site
For those visiting the Web site on a regular basis the Updates functionality is always available to find recent changes more easily.
[04-Aug-2008 ]