International Society for Quality of Life Research (ISOQOL)

International Society for Quality of Life Research (ISOQOL) Together, we are creating a future in which patient perspective is integral to health research, care and policy

ISOQOL is a global community of researchers, clinicians, health care professionals, industry professionals, consultants, & patient research partners advancing health related quality of life research (HRQL).

The ISOQOL office will be closed starting Wednesday, 24 December, and reopen Friday, 2 January 2026. We wish you happy a...
12/22/2025

The ISOQOL office will be closed starting Wednesday, 24 December, and reopen Friday, 2 January 2026. We wish you happy and safe holidays!

Build your resume, share your expertise, and support   2026: become an abstract reviewer! Details: https://buff.ly/1w8aR...
12/19/2025

Build your resume, share your expertise, and support 2026: become an abstract reviewer! Details: https://buff.ly/1w8aRWf

Don't forget: 2026 membership renewals are open now! Renew by 31 January to continue enjoying your ISOQOL member benefit...
12/17/2025

Don't forget: 2026 membership renewals are open now! Renew by 31 January to continue enjoying your ISOQOL member benefits and stay connected with our community. Learn more at https://buff.ly/jxu9ZGp.

ICYMI: 2026   Annual Conference workshop proposals and symposium abstract submissions are now open. Details at the link:...
12/15/2025

ICYMI: 2026 Annual Conference workshop proposals and symposium abstract submissions are now open. Details at the link: https://buff.ly/CpvEgDB.

The JPRO editors are now accepting submissions to four special issues! Submit your manuscript to "Advancing Equity Throu...
12/11/2025

The JPRO editors are now accepting submissions to four special issues! Submit your manuscript to "Advancing Equity Through PROs," "Translation and Validation of PROMs," "PROs in Clinical Registries," or "PROMs in Telehealth." Learn more at https://buff.ly/ZALx8ET

Don't forget: registration and access to virtual   2025 remains available through 22 January! Watch the on-demand plenar...
12/08/2025

Don't forget: registration and access to virtual 2025 remains available through 22 January! Watch the on-demand plenaries on AI and the future of QOL research, or access the virtual poster hall today. Learn more at https://buff.ly/hzkhojn

Renew your ISOQOL membership today! Renewals are open now through 31 January. Learn more: https://buff.ly/8XM1n9g
12/05/2025

Renew your ISOQOL membership today! Renewals are open now through 31 January. Learn more: https://buff.ly/8XM1n9g

Due TODAY, 3 December by 12:00 pm CST: ISOQOL Annual Conference Committee applications! Shape the conference program by ...
12/03/2025

Due TODAY, 3 December by 12:00 pm CST: ISOQOL Annual Conference Committee applications! Shape the conference program by volunteering as a co-chair or committee member.

Apply now! More information: https://buff.ly/VVOwMi8

Workshop proposals and symposium abstract submissions for   2026 are officially OPEN! Further information and submission...
12/02/2025

Workshop proposals and symposium abstract submissions for 2026 are officially OPEN! Further information and submission links here: https://buff.ly/Kaz83ug

Tomorrow is  ! You can help build ISOQOL's travel scholarship program by contributing to the   fundraiser. Every dollar ...
12/01/2025

Tomorrow is ! You can help build ISOQOL's travel scholarship program by contributing to the fundraiser.

Every dollar donated helps us award more scholarships to Annual Conference attendees who are students, new investigators, patients or from developing countries. Donate today at https://buff.ly/iuERn8z!

Last call for colleague nominations for the 2026 and 2027 Annual Conference Committees! Nominations close today, 24 Nove...
11/24/2025

Last call for colleague nominations for the 2026 and 2027 Annual Conference Committees! Nominations close today, 24 November. Interested in applying for a position? Only one week remains for applications!

Submit your nomination or application now: https://buff.ly/9duh442

Heads up: the ISOQOL office will be CLOSED next week on Thursday and Friday, 27-28 November, in observance of the U.S. h...
11/21/2025

Heads up: the ISOQOL office will be CLOSED next week on Thursday and Friday, 27-28 November, in observance of the U.S. holiday, Thanksgiving.

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Our Story

ISOQOL’s roots are found in the publication of the journal, Quality of Life Research (QLR), first published in February 1992. Two years later, ISOQOL was officially established as a nonprofit society whose purpose was to “promote the exchange of information about QOL and its investigation throughout the world.” To this day, ISOQOL endorses QLR as “an official journal of ISOQOL.”

The ISOQOL Annual Conference

The Inaugural ISOQOL Annual Conference convened on 3 February 1994 in Brussels, Belgium. The two-day meeting was attended by over 200 participants. The conference showcased 65 oral presentations and 72 poster presentations whose abstracts were published in Volume 3, Issue 1 of QLR.

During the conference, ISOQOL was formed in an inaugural business meeting open to the public. During this meeting, Drs. Donald Patrick (President) and Robert Kaplan (Vice President) led discussions regarding the society’s mission, name, bylaws, journal, functions, membership and future conferences. An official call for members was released the following August.