European Society for Microcirculation
The European Society for Microcirculation (ESM) is a nonprofit organisation registered in the UK (Charity number: 265172) focused on advancing research into the physiology and pathology of microcirculatory systems. Established over 50 years ago, it comprises approximately 600 members, including representatives from national societies, and hosts biennial conferences attracting around 700 global participants.

Aims and scope
The society seeks to enhance understanding of microcirculation's role in health and disease through basic and clinical studies. Its objectives include promoting integrative approaches to studying terminal vascular beds, supporting vascular biology research, and facilitating collaboration across scientific disciplines.

Activities
ESM organizes major biennial conferences, such as the 2023 event in Aarhus, Denmark, which addressed emerging insights into microcirculatory dysfunction in conditions like cognitive impairment and ischemic heart disease. The 2025 conference is scheduled in Szeged, Hungary, featuring abstract submissions and registrations through dedicated platforms.

Membership and collaboration
Membership spans clinicians, researchers, and specialists engaged in microcirculation-related fields. The society fosters international networking and knowledge exchange, emphasizing translational research to bridge laboratory findings with clinical applications.

Governance
As a UK-registered charity, ESM operates under governance frameworks ensuring alignment with its mission to support education and research in microvascular sciences.

[1] http://www.esmicro.eu [2] https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-details/?regid=265172&subid=0 [3] http://www.esmicro.eu/index.php/component/content/category/8-general [4] http://www2.szote.u-szeged.hu/esm/ [5] https://conferences.au.dk/esm