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Founded in 1986, the History of Anaesthesia Society aims to promote the study of the history of anaesthesia and related disciplines and to provide a forum and social ambience for discussion among members.  Membership is open to any persons over the age of 18 years who is interested in the study of the history of anaesthesia.  The Society normally holds a two-day Summer meeting and a one-day Autumn meeting annually.  In addition the Society has supported various projects connected with the history of anaesthesia.  It funded the restoration of the gravestone of Sir Frederic Hewitt and has contributed towards the restoration of John Snow's grave as well as the Simpson grave in Edinburgh.  Donations have been made in connection with the Hickman exhibition in Ludlow, and to the Erasmus Darwin museum in Lichfield.  In commemoration of Joseph Priestley's researches into oxygen and nitrous oxide a garden seat was presented to Bowood House.  The Society funded the conservation of the Casebooks of John Snow, which are held in the library of the Royal College of Physicians.  The Society has reprinted Dr Barbara Duncum's book 'The Development of Inhalation Anaesthesia' and printed 'Essays on the History of Anaesthesia', based on the earlier volumes of the Proceedings. 
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Latest News:
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2021 HAS Scientific Meeting - Thursday 2nd - Friday 3rd September 2021
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The meeting will be held at the Prince Rupert Hotel, Shrewsbury and organised by Dr Adrian Kuipers, President Elect.  

The academic programme will be organised by Dr Alistair McKenzie and based on the one planned for the 2020 meeting (which was postponed due to the COVID19 pandemic).  There is no need to re-submit abstracts.
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More details and the conference registration form can be found on the events page.

Please note you MUST  book for the hotel and conference separately.

10th International Symposium on the History of Anaesthesia​
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The 10th ISHA meeting will be held in the Kobe International Conference Centre, between 16th-18th June 2022. 
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​For more details, visit the event website.
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Index of ISHA Proceedings (Volumes 1-9)
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Dr Marten van Wijhe has created an Index of ISHA Proceedings.  
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Prototype database for HAS research activities 
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​Dr Marten van Wijhe has begun a database of members' research activities with a view to facilitating collaboration.  Members are encouraged to contact Marten if they are interested in participating.  
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Questions may be e-mailed to the honorary Secretary (Dr Ann Ferguson):
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histansoc.secretary@gmail.com
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