Light and
electron microscopy across the life and physical sciences will take centre
stage in Manchester from 16
th - 21
st September 2012.
The 15
th
European Microscopy Congress, emc2012, will be Europe's largest ever event
dedicated to microscopy and imaging. It includes an international conference
comprising over 30 sessions within four symposia, an exhibition with over 100
companies, plus a programme of workshops, training opportunities, and a busy
social programme. The Call for Papers has been made, and the deadline for
abstract submission is 16
th March.
Programme of symposia
Full
details of the scientific programme are available at
www.emc2012.orr/conference. As you would expect, it offers something for
everyone with an active interest in microscopy, and for the first time at a
European Microscopy Congress, it also includes sessions on flow cytometry.
"The breadth of the scientific
programme - which embraces light and electron microscopy and spectroscopy across
both the life and physical sciences, along with scanning probe and flow
cytometry techniques - provides an unparalleled opportunity," says Dr Debbie
Stokes, the emc2012 Conference Chair. "Not only will delegates be
able to immerse themselves in their own area of interest, but they will also be
exposed to a range of new techniques and tools that might benefit their current
work, or that could feature in their careers in the future."
Exhibition
A major
exhibition will run in parallel with the conference. All the major
manufacturers will be there along with suppliers of microscopy add-ons and
consumables. So far, 95 confirmed bookings have taken over 1600m
2 of
stand-space. By comparison, at MICROSCIENCE 2010 there was 1100m
2 of
stands. See
www.emc2012.org/exhibition
The
exhibitors will play a huge role in making emc2012 a success, and the effort
and logistics of getting high-end, high-value equipment set-up and working
should not be under estimated.
"Exhibitions
such as emc2012 provide many challenges for companies, but they also provide
unmatched opportunities for us to meet with researchers and to discuss their
needs with them," said Rod Shipley,
Chair of the RMS Corporate Advisory Board. "Of course,
companies are there to promote their range, but delegates should not forget
that the people that man the stands have a real passion for microscopy. I would
encourage all visitors to engage with these people and to provide the feedback
that will lead to even better products being available in the future."
Additional features
As well
as the conference and exhibition, emc2012 includes features such as a
fully-equipped teaching and learning zone that is freely accessible to all
visitors, a full social programme, plus an International Micrograph Competition
with a range of great prizes. Details of how to submit entries to this, along
with details of bursaries for early career researchers are available at
www.emc2012.org
We would
like to see a copy of the conference programme on every departmental and
company notice board. You can help us to achieve this. Just download and print
the PDF at
www.emc2012.org/conference
The 15th
European Microscopy Congress, Manchester UK, 16th - 21st
September 2012.
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