The Turkish Society of Histology and Embryology (THED) was established in 1990 in Ankara by a group of academic professionals dedicated to advancing the scientific discipline of histology and embryology in Türkiye.
The Society was officially founded on 18 July 1990 under the name Histology and Embryology Association. Its founding members aimed to create a scientific platform that would strengthen academic collaboration and professional solidarity among specialists in the field.
In 1992, the Society adopted the name Turkish Histology and Embryology Association, and in 1993 it became officially recognized as the Turkish Society of Histology and Embryology (THED) following approval by the Council of Ministers.
Since its foundation, THED has worked to:
- Promote scientific research and education in histology and embryology
- Support postgraduate and specialty training
- Establish national academic standards
- Encourage interdisciplinary and international cooperation
- Uphold high ethical principles in professional practice
THED is headquartered in Ankara and continues to operate as a national scientific society without regional branches.
Scientific Congresses (For More Information: https://www.thed.org.tr/TR,747/kongreler.html)
THED organized its first scientific meeting in 1992 in Ankara. Since 1994, the Society has held the National Congress of Histology and Embryology biennially.
The congresses have been hosted by leading universities across Türkiye, contributing significantly to academic exchange and scientific development within the discipline.
Below is the updated chronological list of national congresses and scientific meetings organized by the Turkish Society of Histology and Embryology (THED) since 1992:
- 1992 – Ankara
Hosted by Ankara University - 1994 – Bursa
Hosted by Uludağ University - 1996 – Eskişehir
Hosted by Osman Gazi University - 1998 – Diyarbakır
Hosted by Dicle University - 2000 – Kayseri
Hosted by Erciyes University - 2002 – Istanbul
Hosted by Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine - 2004 – Mersin
Hosted by Mersin University - 2006 – Malatya
Hosted by İnönü University - 2008 – Adana
Hosted by Çukurova University - 2010 – Çeşme
Hosted by Celal Bayar University - 2012 – Denizli
Hosted by Pamukkale University - 2014 – Ankara
Hosted by Ankara University - 2016 – Çeşme
Hosted by Ege University - 2018 – Antalya
Organized by the Turkish Society of Histology and Embryology (THED) - 2020 – Cancelled
Cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic - 2022 – Online Congress
Organized by the Turkish Society of Histology and Embryology (THED) - 2023 – Cancelled
Cancelled due to the earthquake disaster - 2024 – Antalya (NİCHÉ Congress)
Organized by the Turkish Society of Histology and Embryology (THED)