International Society of Extracellular Matrix Pharmacology
WELCOME TO ISECMP
A global hub that brings together researchers, healthcare professionals, and industry leaders to shape the future of matrix biology and pharmacology. Founded in 2023 as a non-profit society, ISECMP is dedicated to advancing basic, translational, clinical, and pharmacological research on the extracellular matrix.
Mission Statement
We advance matrix biology and pharmacology by fostering international collaboration, promoting scientific exchange between academia and industry, and supporting research and events that drive innovation in matrix biology to improve human health.
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Membership Benefits
Become a member of ISECMP and enjoy exclusive benefits, including reduced registration fees for the ECM Congress, access to the latest publications, reviews, and industry news in ECM research, as well as opportunities for awards and mentoring that support your research and professional growth.
Reduced Congress Registration Fees
Access to News in ECM Research
Scientific Community
Online membership sign-up coming soon!
Upcoming Events
CONGRESS
We are hosting the 3rd Extracellular Matrix Pharmacology Congress,
and you are invited to join us for some insightful days!
ECM2026 will highlight the role of the ECM in driving therapeutic innovation.
As the first anti-fibrotic therapies reach patients, we have a reason to celebrate — and a responsibility to aim even higher.
COPENHAGEN, JUNE 14-17, 2026
WEBINAR
Our ECM Pharmacology Symposium Series is held in close collaboration with Nordic Bioscience.
Next webinar:
Currently, we do not have a webinar scheduled at this time, but we will return before you know it!
WE WORK WITH
Media Partners
We acknowledge the collaboration of our media partners, who play an important role in raising awareness of advances in ECM research and related scientific events. In turn, we are committed to supporting our partners, ensuring that together we promote and advance ECM science.
MEET US
Current Board
Morten Karsdal
Chair
CEO, Nordic Bioscience and Adjunct Professor, Southern University of Denmark.
Detlef Schuppan
Board Member
Professor and Director of Molecular and Translational Medicine, University of Mainz.
Andrea Heinz
Board Member
Associate Professor, Department of Pharmacy, University of Copenhagen.
DONATE TO ISECMP
We invite you to support ISECMP in advancing scientific discovery. Your donation will help empower young scientists, promote diversity, enhance ECM biology education, and sustain high-quality scientific events. Contributions also fund travel grants, mentoring programs, and global collaborations — fostering a vibrant and connected research community. Together, we can strengthen the scientific field we all care about.
NEWS AND MEDIA
Latest News
March 10, 2025
Proceedings: ECM Congress 2024
The 2nd ECM Pharmacology Congress (Copenhagen, June 17-19, 2024) brought together 450 experts from 35 countries to share research, explore organ-specific and common disease mechanisms, and showcase technological advances in ECM-targeted drug development.
August 15, 2025
Special Issue: “The Extracellular Matrix in Exercise Physiology”
Exercise can alter the extracellular matrix, but the reasons for these changes and their effects remain unclear. Emerging research suggests that exercise timing may also influence these changes. Submit your work on this topic!
Submission deadline: January 4, 2026
Editors: Dr. Chloe Yeung and Dr. Alexander Nyström
Journal: American Journal of Physiology – Cell Physiology (Liliana Schaefer).
July 4, 2025
ISECMP Newsletter 2025: Part I
The ISECMP publishes biannual newsletters featuring news in ECM research, opinion pieces, reports on our activities, career development resources, and information about upcoming events.
ISECMP members are welcome to contribute. If you are interested, please contact us!