International Society for Fibrinolysis and Proteolysis, vzw


Extracellular proteolysis – mediated by the plasminogen/plasmin system and the metalloproteinase system – plays a key role in many physiological and pathological processes such as fibrinolysis/thrombolysis, tissue remodelling, development, vascular biology, angiogenesis, inflammation, cell migration, fertility, tumor invasion and metastasis

The ISFP was founded to stimulate scientific research relating to any aspect of proteolysis which is relevant to human biology and pathology.

To consult the bylaws of the ISFP

The aim of this website is to facilitate the interaction between the scientists active in the field of fibrinolysis and extracellular proteolysis and to provide up to date information on novel developments and on related upcoming meetings.

General Meetings

The General Meeting of the ISFP 2009 was held during the ISTH Congress in the Boston Convention & Exhibition Center on Wednesday July 15.
The minutes of the General Meeting are available.

The General Meeting of the ISFP 2008 was held at the occasion of the Congress in Vienna on July 9.
The minutes of the General Meeting and a congress summary are available.

The General Meeting of the ISFP 2007 was held at the occasion of the ISTH Congress in Geneva, Switzerland on July 10.
The minutes of the General Meeting are available.

The General Meeting of the ISFP 2006 was held at the occasion of the ISFP Congress in San Diego on August 30.
The minutes of the General Meeting of 2006 are available.

Future Meetings

The 20th International Congress of the ISFP will be held in Amsterdam, August 24-28, 2010, President K.Kluft

The 21st International Congress of the ISFP will be held in Brighton, UK, July 1-5, 2012, President C.Longstaff.

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Last modified 28th of June 2010



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