International Society of Hypertension

RESEARCH AND EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES
Report by Professor Tony Heagerty, ISH President

The two key aspirations of the International Society of Hypertension are to focus on research and education activities and to reach out to as many countries globally as possible. With regard to teaching, the Society has formed a series of regional sub-committees which cover the Americas, Australia and Eastern Asia, Eastern Europe, the Middle East and Central Asia and Western Europe and Africa.

In 2009 we have again focused on a further congress sponsored in conjunction with the World Hypertension League and the ESH in Abuja in September 2009. In addition the Society has collaborated with the Asian Pacific Hypertension Society and the Chinese Hypertension League and there will be a series of workshops in cities around China taking place in July. In order to focus on other developing countries, the ISH is sending Faculty to Guatemala, Mexico, Peru, Venezuela, Brazil, Chile, Argentina and in Asia to China, Korea and Taiwan. This initiative has been facilitated as a result of an interaction with some of our ISH pharmaceutical company corporate members supporting non-promotional meetings. Read More

RESEARCH SCHOLAR FELLOWSHIP AWARD
Report by Professor John Hall Chair, ISH Research Foundation

A primary objective of the ISH, according to its constitution, is "to protect and promote the health of the public, in particular by encouraging the advancement of scientific research and knowledge and of its application in all aspects of hypertension and associated cardiovascular diseases and to disseminate the useful results of such research". This objective has previously been achieved mainly by indirect means, including biennial scientific meetings and various workshops. Although the ISH provides awards for outstanding researchers and travel grants for young investigators, it has not previously funded research or researchers directly. Read More

 INTERNATIONAL FORUM
Report by Professor Stephen Harrap, ISH Forum Officer

One of the goals of any international society is to represent the interests of its constituents around the world. The International Society of Hypertension (ISH) has a unique responsibility in this regard, which is achieved in large part through the ISH International Forum.

The International Forum of the ISH embodies and nurtures the global nature of the ISH and was first established in 1992. Today the International Forum is chaired by ex-ISH President John Chalmers with Stephen Harrap and Rhian Touyz as Forum Officers. There are now nearly 80 Affiliated Societies of the ISH Forum, from every continent in the world. The official recognition as an Affiliated Society of the ISH entitles societies to display a special ISH Affiliated Society logo, symbolic of the close relationship that exists. Read More

ISH MEMBERSHIP
The Society has an active membership of over 900 individuals working in the field of hypertension and cardiovascular disease in over 80 countries. ISH comprises researchers in basic, clinical and population science, academic scientists and clinicians ranging from senior professors to junior fellows. We invite you to become part of this international community of experts on high blood pressure and to receive timely and comprehensive information about the latest events and discoveries so that you can keep at the forefront of hypertension research.

As a member, you will: Receive an annual subscription to the Journal of Hypertension, the official journal of the Society and the ESH
? Gain savings on conference registrations
? Obtain copies of the quarterly newsletter, Hypertension News
? Be eligible to apply for support through the new initiative of ISH Research Scholar Fellowship Award (HINARI Countries)
? Be updated regularly on Society activities via reports from the President
? Enjoy broader opportunities to build relationships and network with peers, mentor others, and develop your career as a leader in your field
? Be eligible to receive or nominate candidates for the Biennial ISH Awards, generously supported by our Corporate Members.

To become a member of the ISH, please complete the downloadable Application Form, which can be found at http://www.ish-world.com/default.aspx?HowToBecomeAMember