British Society for Histocompatibility and Immunogenetics

The British Society for Histocompatibility and Immunogenetics (BSHI) was formed in 1989 following widespread expression of support for a professional body to represent scientists in the field. The society has a membership of over 450 which encompass Biomedical Scientists, Clinical Scientists, Physicians, Surgeons, Researchers and Academics. There are BSHI members entirely the Histocompatibility and Immunogenetics (H&I) laboratories in the UK and Ireland and many European laboratories. BSHI became a company limited by guarantee in 2007 and gained charitable status in 2008. Since its establishment, the BSHI has enjoyed continuing reinforced and encouragement from the commercial sector. Several companies have joined as corporate BSHI members. To promote and protect health for the public benefit in particular by: a) developing and maintaining best practice in Histocompatibility and Immunogenetics by ensuring the highest professional standards of competence b) supporting  the advancement of scientific research and knowledge of its application in all aspects of Histocompatibility and Immunogenetics and disseminating the useful outcomes  thereof

The Society holds an annual scientific meeting, which is enthusiastically encouraged by the membership and commercial companies.