The Society was formed in 1986 with a mission to support and promote the application of electron microscopy to diagnosis and research of human disease. Over the years, the scope of biennial meetings has expanded to include immunohistochemistry, molecular and cellular biology, and research. Now in the time of rapid increase of information and paradigm change in the field of health care, we are facing new challenges of increased diagnostic techniques that require attention and correlation with microscopical methods. The scientific programs cover the traditional areas of pathology as well as correlative microscopy and other investigative modalities.
The biennial conference addresses practicing surgical pathologists, trainees, and other scientists involved in pathological diagnosis and research. The scientific programs cover both the traditional significant areas of pathology and selected dedicated areas.
UltraPath Meetings
| Ultrapath XX | June 7-8, 2022 – Amsterdam, The Netherlands |
| Ultrapath XIX | June 24-29, 2018 – Newport, Rhode Island, USA |
| Ultrapath XVIII | July 10-15, 2016 – Lisbon, Portugal |
| Ultrapath XVII | July 27 – August 1, 2014 – Asheville, North Carolina, USA |
| Ultrapath XVI | August 6-10, 2012 – Regensberg, Germany |
| Ultrapath XV | July 18-23, 2010 – Richmond, Virginia, USA |
| Ultrapath XIV | July 6-11, 2008 – Aghia Pelaghia, Crete |
| Ultrapath XIII | July 9-14, 2006 – Rapid City, South Dakota, USA |
| Ultrapath XII | July 11-16, 2004 – Barcelona, Spain |
| Ultrapath XI | August 12-16, 2002 – Aspen, Colorado, USA |
| Ultrapath X | 2000 – Florence, Italy |
| Ultrapath IX | 1998 – Asheville, North Carolina, USA |
| Ultrapath VIII | 1996 – Oaxaca, Mexico |
| Ultrapath VII | 1994 – Steamboat Springs, Colorado, USA |
| Ultrapath VI | 1992 – Jackson, New Hampshire, USA |
| Ultrapath V | 1990 – Park City, Utah, USA |
| Ultrapath IV | 1988 – Ullensvang, Norway |
| Ultrapath III | 1986 – Ottawa, Canada |
| Ultrapath II | 1984 – Seattle, Washington, USA |
| Ultrapath I | 1982 – Aspen, Colorado, USA |
The Society for Ultrastructural Pathology (SUP) participates in annual meetings of the United States and Canadian Academy of Pathology (USCAP). The SUP holds a companion meeting, in which a panel of invited speakers makes presentations on a topic of interest chosen ahead of time by the society. Any attendee who has registered for the relevant portion(s) of the USCAP meeting is encouraged to attend these sessions, regardless of SUP membership.
Visit the USCAP website for the latest news on USCAP events.
USCAP Companion Meetings
| USCAP 2024 | Become EMpowered – Essentials of Electron Microscopy for the Surgical Pathologist March 24, 2024 -Baltimore, MD, USA Moderators: Charles Chan, PhD, MBBS; Giovanna M. Crisi, MD, PhD |
| USCAP 2023 | Electron Microscopy in Pediatric Renal Pathology March 12, 2023 – New Orleans, LA, USA Moderators: Eric P. Wartchow, PhD; Giovanna M. Crisi, MD, PhD |
| USCAP 2022 | Electron Microscopy in Diagnostic Medical and Transplant Renal Pathology: New Approaches and Teasing the Subtleties March 20, 2022 – Los Angeles, California, USA Moderators: David N. Howell, MD, PhD; and Giovanna M. Crisi, MD, PhD |
| USCAP 2021 | Searching for Covid-19 March 12, 2021 – A Virtual Companion Meeting with the Renal Pathology Society |
| USCAP 2020 | Contemporary Role of Ultrastructure in Tumor Diagnosis: Potential Contribution to Targeted Therapy March 1, 2020 – Los Angeles, California, USA Moderators: Giovanna M. Crisi, MD, PhD; and Josep Lloreta-Trull, MD, PhD |
| USCAP 2019 | Primary Ciliopathies: Diagnosing Motile and Non-motile Ciliary Disorders March 17, 2019 – National Harbor, Maryland, USA Moderators: Giovanna M. Crisi, MD, PhD; and Eric P. Wartchow, PhD(c) |
| USCAP 2018 | Pathology of the Nervous System March 8, 2018 – Vancouver, BC, Canada Moderators: Giovanna M. Crisi, MD, PhD; and Elizabeth N. Pavlisko, MD |
| USCAP 2017 | Multidisciplinary Approach to the Contemporary Diagnosis of Spindle and Epithelioid Soft Tissue Tumors March 5, 2017 – San Antonio, Texas, USA Moderators: Guillermo A. Herrera, MD; and Giovanna M. Crisi, MD, PhD |
| USCAP 2016 | Small Blue Cell Tumors March 13, 2016 – Seattle, Washington, USA Moderator: Guillermo A. Herrera, MD |
| USCAP 2015 | Diagnosis of Disease in Cardiac and Skeletal Muscle: A Multidisciplinary Approach March 22, 2015 – Boston, Massachusetts, USA Moderators: Anne F. Buckley, MD, PhD; and David N. Howell, MD, PhD |
| USCAP 2014 | Renal Transplant Pathology and Renal Manifestations of Stem Cell Transplantation: Ultrastructural Correlations March 7, 2014 – San Diego, California, USA Moderators: Sara Miller, PhD; and David N. Howell, MD, PhD |
| USCAP 2013 | Let’s Get Small: Ultrastructural Evaluation of Cellular and Subcellular SpecimensMarch 8, 2013 – Baltimore, Maryland, USA Moderators: David N. Howell, MD, PhD; and Victor Roggli, MD |
| USCAP 2012 | Pitfalls in the Diagnosis of Infectious Diseases: The Case for a Multidisciplinary Approach–A joint session with the Binford-Dammin Society of Infectious Disease Pathologists March 17, 2012 – Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada Moderators: David N. Howell, MD, PhD; and Michael L. Wilson, MD |
| USCAP 2011 | The Interface of Pulmonary and Ultrastructural Pathology: Metals, Minerals, Molecules, and Morphology February 27, 2011 – San Antonio, Texas, USA Moderators: M. John Hicks, MD, PhD, DDS; and David N. Howell, MD, PhD |
| USCAP 2010 | Avoiding Pitfalls in the Diagnosis of Soft Tissue Tumors March 21, 2010 – Washington DC, USA Moderators: M. John Hicks, MD, PhD, DDS; and David N. Howell, MD, PhD |
| USCAP 2009 | Current Role of Ancillary Diagnostic Techniques in Understanding Pathogenesis, Diagnosis and Classification of Renal TumorsMarch 8, 2009 – Boston, MA, USA Moderator: Josep Lloreta-Trull |
| USCAP 2008 | Failing Organelles and Storage Diseases: Update on Pathogenesis, Diagnosis, and Treatment March 2, 2008 – Denver CO, USA Moderator: Guillermo A. Herrera |
| USCAP 2007 | Differentiating the Undifferentiated and Poorly Differentiated Sarcomas: A Multidisciplinary Approach March 25, 2007 – San Diego CA, USA Moderator: Josep Lloreta-Trull |
| USCAP 2006 | Pathogenesis and Diagnosis of Renal Disease: The Essential Role of Ultrastructural Investigation February 12, 2006 – Atlanta GA, USA Moderators: V. Nickeleit, MD; and J. Lloreta, MD, PhD |
| USCAP 2005 | Mesothelioma, Mesothelial Proliferations and Their Mimics: A Multimodal Approach February 27, 2005 – San Antonio, TX, USA Moderator: John Hicks |
| USCAP 2004 | The Spectrum of Fibroblastic Tumors: Current Insights March 7, 2004 – Vancouver, British Columbia Moderator: John Hicks |
| USCAP 2003 | The GIST of GISTs (gastrointestinal stromal tumors): Perceptions from Different Angles Washington DC Moderator: Guillermo Herrera |
| USCAP 2002 | Electron Microscopy in Pediatric Pathology Chicago, IL Moderator: Guillermo Herrera |
| USCAP 2001 | Electron Microscopy in the Era of Molecular Diagnostics. Does It Continue to Play a Meaningful Diagnostic Role? Atlanta, GA Moderator: Guillermo Herrera |
| USCAP 2000 | Pathology of the Nervous System New Orleans, LA Moderator: Allan Tucker |
| USCAP 1999 | Pathology of Soft Tissues San Francisco, CA Moderators: Allan Tucker and Cristina Antonescu |
| USCAP 1998 | Ultrastructural Perspectives on Current Issues in Surgical Pathology Boston, MA Moderator: Allan Tucker |
| USCAP 1997 | Electron Microscopy & Immunohistochemistry: Complimentary Roles in Tumor Diagnosis Orlando, FL Moderator: Allan Tucker |
| USCAP 1996 | Malignant Mesothelioma Washington, DC Moderator: Samuel Hammar |
| USCAP 1995 | Diagnostic EM of Skin, Metabolic Diseases and Urinary Tract: State of the ArtToronto, Canada Moderator: Irv Dardick |
| USCAP 1994 | The Undifferentiated Malignant Tumor and Identification of Microorganisms San Francisco, CA Moderators: Elizabeth Hammond and Cristina Antonescu |
| USCAP 1993 | Practical Applications of EM in Diagnostic Pathology New Orleans, LA Moderator: Bruce Mackay |