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About ISH

Background

Established in 1966, the International Society of Hypertension (ISH) is committed to promoting and encouraging the advancement of scientific research and knowledge and its application to the prevention and management of heart disease and stroke in hypertension and related cardiovascular diseases around the world.

The Society was registered as a charity in England and Wales in December 2007.

Contact Us

For all enquiries relating to the ISH please contact the Secretariat. Please include your full name and membership number in all correspondence.

International Society of Hypertension

c/o CJ Association Management
Peershaws, Berewyk Hall Court/ Bures Road
White Colne,
Colchester,
Essex
CO6 2QB
United Kingdom

Tel (UK): +44 (0)1787 226995

Email: secretariat@ish-world.com

ISH Registered Charity No: 1122135

Vision, Mission, and Values

Vision

Leading the drive towards the global elimination of raised blood pressure and its complications.

Mission

To reduce the global burden of raised blood pressure.

The ISH is dedicated to scientific innovation and advances in medical care in the field of hypertension.

The ISH will endeavour to achieve this philanthropic mission through collaborations, scientific meetings, publications, outreach, and other activities that:

  • Raise public awareness of the importance of early recognition and treatment of high blood pressure
  • Support, reach out to, and facilitate networking between investigators, teachers, fellows, clinicians and students interested in hypertension and related diseases globally
  • Share current knowledge and new discoveries – via the ISH website, the ISH Biennial Scientific Meetings, and various workshops and educational events
  • Support research to achieve optimal care of people with hypertension
  • Promote multidisciplinary collaborative research
  • Encourage, promote and organise postgraduate training and international exchange of investigators, teachers, fellows and students
  • Develop a consensus and guidelines on hypertension prevention and treatment
  • Advocate patient rights and educate the public as well as medical professionals
  • Serve and unite communities
  • Provide education and training worldwide; and ultimately
  • Reduce the frequency and impact of high blood pressure and its associated conditions

Principles and Values

The International Society for Hypertension (ISH) is founded upon the guiding principles of integrity and diversity of all international societies and charitable organisations.

  • Commitment to Excellence
    ISH values new knowledge and is committed to excellence in research, education, and patient care in the developed and developing world.
  • Respect for Expertise
    ISH values expertise and the full range of skills and disciplines that are needed for the realisation of its objectives and mission.
  • Respect for Science
    ISH recognises that good healthcare is based on evidence, and that the origins of evidence lie in responsible research and scientific method.
  • Commitment to Independence from Inappropriate Influence
    ISH works for the public good and will not be influenced by commercial or other considerations that are contrary to the interests of people affected by hypertension.
  • Commitment to Integrity, Openness and Accountability
    ISH believes in transparency and honesty, which will characterise all its activities and which are expected of its members and of those with whom it has dealing.
  • Importance of Membership
    ISH recognises the importance of membership for the realisation of its objectives regardless of individuals’ expertise level or nationality.

Equality Statement

The International Society of Hypertension (ISH) is positively committed to opposing discrimination against people on the grounds of gender, race, colour, nationality, religion, marital status, sexual orientation, class, age, disability, having dependants, HIV status or perceived lifestyle.

Structure

ISH has a Council, whose members are also the Trustees of the Charity. Council members are responsible for furthering the aspirations and activities of the ISH, ensuring its efficient running and helping secure its continuity for the future. The Executive Committee is responsible for the day-to-day management of the Society, has a duty of supervising the affairs of the Society, of making the necessary arrangements for the next ISH Biennial Scientific and General Meetings and other scientific activities, of overseeing the work of all committees and working parties, and for giving final consideration for all nominations for membership. Standing committees exist to carry out specific activities and purposes of the Society. An organogram follows to detail the structure of the current Society, committee and working groups.

Members

The ISH is proud to have an active membership of over 1,000 from nearly 80 countries. The Society welcomes applications from trainees, junior and established scientists, clinicians, health care providers and allied health care workers, all with a common interest in hypertension research. Different membership categories are offered for those at varying stages of their careers. These include Professional Members, Emerging Leaders, Research Fellows and Emeritus Fellows. A key goal of the Society is to aid Research Fellows to progress through membership to Emerging Leaders and eventually to Professional Members.

Membership as a Research Fellow comes at no cost for 3 years and reduced membership fees are available for new applicants of the Society who are eligible for the Emerging Leaders membership category or are residents of countries included on the World Health Organisation’s list of HINARI developing countries.

Officers and Committees

ISH has a Scientific Council, whose members are also the Trustees of the Charity. Council members are responsible for furthering the aspirations and activities of the ISH, ensuring its efficient running and helping secure its continuity for the future. The Executive Committee is responsible for the day-to-day management of the Society, has a duty of supervising the affairs of the Society, of making the necessary arrangements for the next ISH Biennial Scientific and General Meetings and other scientific activities, of overseeing the work of all committees and working parties, and for giving final consideration for all nominations for membership. Standing committees exist to carry out specific activities and purposes of the Society. An organogram follows to detail the structure of the current Society, committee and working groups.

Our Officers & Committees

College of Experts

Goals: The main goal of the ISH College of Experts is to support the advancement of knowledge and contribute to global innovation in hypertension research and its translation into clinical practice and policy.

The ISH College of Experts will comprise of globally recognised scientists in hypertension and related fields for the following objectives:

  • Play a vital role in writing  position papers on led by ISH, as well as contributing to efforts led by partnering professional societies. The papers would focus on cutting-edge topics in hypertension spanning, but not limited to, new drug discovery and development, strategies for implementation of evidence-based hypertension management guidelines in clinical practice and public health, and ways to improve clinical and other meaningful patient-related outcomes.
  • Facilitate ways to connect hypertension science with practice and policy.
    Provide advice to ISH and serve as a liaison on technical matters and/or communication with government and non-government organizations including professional organizations (NICE, WHO, World Hypertension League, European Society of Hypertension, American Heart Association, KDIGO, and others) for the dissemination of position papers and uptake of recommendations into policy and practice.
  • Act as or identify and facilitate independent external review of position papers and other documents, just-in-time papers, and policy briefs, to ensure high quality and credibility of all forms and communication by ISH.
  • Advise the ISH  and other Committees within ISH on research-related matters, global initiatives, funding fellowships, and how such enterprises can optimize society’s benefit.
View a current list of ISH College of Experts PDF

ISH Current and Past Presidents

Bryan Williams UK 2022-2024
Maciej Tomaszewski UK 2020-2022
Alta Schutte South Africa / Australia 2018-2020
Neil Poulter UK 2016-2018
Rhian M Touyz UK 2014-2016
Ernesto L Schiffrin Canada 2012-2014
Stephen Harrap Australia 2010-2012
Tony Heagerty UK 2008-2010
Lars H Lindholm Sweden 2006-2008
Michael H Alderman USA 2004-2006
Lawrence J Beilin Australia 2002-2004
Albert Mimran France 2000-2002
Karl-Heinz Rahn Germany 1998-2000
Jay N Cohn USA 1996-1998
Kikuo Arakawa Japan 1994-1996
John Chalmers Australia 1992-1994
Peter A van Zwieten Netherlands 1990-1992
Giuseppe Mancia Italy 1988-1990
John H Laragh USA 1986-1988
Lennart Hansson Sweden 1984-1986
Austin E Doyle Australia 1982-1984
James O Davis USA 1980-1982
Alberto Zanchetti Italy 1978-1980
James Ian S Robertson Italy 1976-1978
Franz Gross Germany 1970-1976
Irvine H Page USA 1966-1970

Affiliated Societies

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 and the ISH Regional Advisory Groups (RAGs). 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 Myeong-Chan Cho from South Korea.  It is a consultative forum, the mandate of which is to establish effective liaison between the ISH and National Societies of Hypertension or Councils of High Blood Pressure Research. It also provides a unique infrastructure and platform for networking and “cross-talk” between Societies.

An ISH Affiliated Society logo (shown right) has been created for use by national and regional societies in their print and promotional material. Please contact the ISH Secretariat should you wish to receive a copy.

Affiliated Societies
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Our Corporate Members

Companies wishing to become Corporate Members of the ISH should contact the Secretariat for further details. secretariat@ish-world.com

The ISH Council would like to acknowledge the assistance of the following Corporate Members who are participating in the ISH and therefore helping to promote the advancement of scientific research and knowledge in hypertension and associated cardiovascular diseases.

Current Corporate Members

Constitution and Regulation Documents

The current version of the ISH Constitution was adopted in November 2015. Separate policy documents contain the specific rules and regulations governing relevant areas including membership, delegation by the Council of its functions to committees and awards and prizes.

View the constitution and policy documents below.

ISH Constitution (last updated September 2022)
ISH Awards and Prizes Regulations (last updated April 2022)
ISH Committee Policy (last updated November 2015)
ISH Membership Regulations (last updated July 2022)

Regional Advisory Groups (RAGs)

The International Society of Hypertension (ISH) has established Regional Advisory Groups (RAGs) for major regions of the world;

  1. Africa
  2. Americas
  3. Asia Pacific – APAC
  4. Europe
  5. Middle East and North Africa (MENA)
  6. South and Central Asia (SACA)

Purpose and key areas of responsibility for the RAGs:

To provide ISH representation globally, distil regional issues and encourage and enhance education, good clinical practice and biomedical research in the fields of hypertension and associated cardiovascular diseases.

  • Work to represent the interests of their region with the ISH Council.
  • Establish effective liaison between the ISH and national and regional societies of hypertension, councils of high blood Pressure Research and cardiac societies in their region.
  • Encourage the formation of national hypertension societies (if not established).
  • Carry out activities in co-operation with local or regional organisations – as joint activities. These should be endorsed by the ISH and clearly promoted as such.
  • Increase the number of people from the region who are members of the ISH to contribute to the mission of the ISH.
  • Enhance and increase the engagement of existing ISH members from the region.
  • Make the region aware of educational and research opportunities promoted by the ISH in the region and encourage members to participate.
  • Liaise with the ISH communications team about initiatives or news from their region.
  • Highlight their work once per year in a dedicated article in the Hypertension News journal of the ISH.
  • The RAGs should work closely with the ISH Council with a two-way exchange of information. The RAG will report to Council through their Chair, either directly if the Chair is a Council member, or through the nominated Council lead for their RAG.
  • Establish government links where possible.

RAG Chairs and members

ISH 50 Year Anniversary video

Our Officers and Committees

About ISH

ISH Fellows

The ISH is positively committed to opposing discrimination against people on the grounds of gender, race, colour, nationality, religion, marital status, sexual orientation, class, age, disability, having dependants, HIV status or perceived lifestyle.

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September 29, 2023
The September 2023 e-Bulletin is now available. This issue is full of Society and partner news, with an introduction from the ISH Secretary Prof. George Stergiou.
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September 12, 2023
The ISH is grateful to announce a donation of $10,750 (US dollars) from the company ReCor Medical, who raised the money through a company-wide initiative called “ReCor on the Move.”
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May 17, 2023
World Hypertension Day took place on 17 May to highlight the importance of better prevention, detection and treatment of high blood pressure. Watch a short video from our President Prof Bryan Williams on the burden of hypertension around the world and what needs to be done and view our resource page highlighting fantastic activities that took place around the world by many of our Affiliated Societies and members to mark World Hypertension Day and May Measurement Month.
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May 9, 2023
In this issue of ISH Hypertension News read about - Primary aldosteronism: How a new class of drugs may revolutionise treatment; Controlling hypertension in Africa; How gut microbial metabolites can lower BP; The pandemic and CVD management; Uniting new investigators; supporting women in hypertension research; Discover Cartagena: venue for ISH2024 and much more!
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April 4, 2023
ISH Women in Hypertension Research Committee highlight how to improve care for women with hypertension around the world
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January 3, 2023
An interview with Professor Bryan Williams - new President of the International Society of Hypertension (2022-2024)
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October 20, 2022
Save the date. ISH 2024 Scientific Meeting - Cartagena, Colombia, 19-22 September 2024. Find out more at www.ish2024.org
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September 21, 2022
Catch up on the latest ISH podcasts on mentoring and career development. The complete episode list of podcasts is available via Spotify and Apple Podcasts.
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