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by Heather Hobbs mmc2017 – The Very Best in Microscopy
Over 1340 passionate microscopists made their way to Manchester in July, to experience a mixture of inspirational talks, practical workshops from experts and engage with a huge number of companies ready to answer questions and present demonstrations at mmc2017.
The exciting conference incorporated the Microscopy Society of Ireland and the Scottish Microscopy Group for the fi rst time this year. The scientifi c programme included sessions from Advanced Spectroscopy to Bespoke Light Microscopy for Molecular Level Imaging with inspirational talks such as Combining super- resolution fl uorescence and atomic force microscopy and Charting new frontiers in heterogenous catalysis with multi-dimensional electron microscopy.
mmc2017 also included fl ash talks for the fi rst time in the conference. These 5 minute talks from poster presenters were brilliant for students and early career researchers to raise awareness of their posters ahead of
the evening’s poster sessions. These were well received by presenters and delegates alike and allowed some really interesting research to be raised, leading to further discussions in the Poster Village.
The lively exhibition featured over 130 companies and there were some really exciting new products on display at many of the stands which attracted crowds of visitors with their accompanying demonstrations and workshops.
Many visitors commented that it was these demonstrations and sneak previews that really stood out in their memories of mmc2017. A brilliant range of instruments and services were represented and this helped to secure the mmc-series exhibitions as Europe’s largest dedicated to microscopy and imaging.
As well as stand demonstrations, many exhibitors also offered free half hour drop-in workshops in designated areas around the exhibition hall. From fl uorescence to x-ray microscopy and SEM to SPM there was a
really great selection to choose from for all mmc2017 attendees. Those wanting a more basic introduction to many techniques were able to visit the Seminar Theatre on the RMS Learning Zone where impartial experts were able to deliver informative presentations followed by hands-on practice on a range of equipment in the Learning Zone. Unique to the mmc-series, the RMS Learning Zone was always busy and full of great questions and interesting tips and tricks.
The Microscience Microscopy Congress Series is organised by the Royal Microscopical Society. Mark the next event in your diary; mmc2019 will take place from 1 – 4 July 2019 in Manchester.
Find out more about this year’s event and sign up to the mmc-series enewsletter for updates at
www.mmc-series.org.uk
43682pr@reply-direct.com New Executive Committee Members at RMS
The Royal Microscopical Society has announced changes to its governing Executive Committee following a recent AGM.
Dr Peter O’Toole from the University of York has been appointed as Vice-President of the Society and Professor Maddy Parsons has become the new Honorary Secretary for Biological Science.
As Vice-President, Dr O’Toole will be supporting the current President Professor Michelle Peckham in forming the strategy for the RMS and managing its ongoing activities. With over 1500 members worldwide and activities including an annual calendar of around 20 conferences and training courses, a scientifi c journal and an active Primary School scheme reaching thousands of children each year, this is a big responsibility to undertake.
Dr Peter O’Toole heads the Imaging and Cytometry Labs within the Technology Facility at the University of York which includes an array of confocal microscopes, fl ow cytometers and electron microscopes. His research is currently focused on both technology and method development of novel probes and imaging modalities. He has ongoing collaborations with many leading microscopy and cytometry companies and his group also provides research support to many academics and commercial organisations. Dr O’Toole is also heavily involved with teaching microscopy and fl ow
cytometry which includes organising and teaching on both the RMS Light Microscopy Summer School and the RMS Practical Flow Cytometry courses.
Professor Michelle Peckham, President of the RMS said “I’m really pleased that the Society has elected Dr O’Toole as the new Vice-President. Dr O’Toole has done an excellent job of co-chairing the mmc-series as well as emc2012 when we hosted the European Congress in Manchester. I believe that his passion for teaching and his work as an advocate for Imaging Facility Managers will make him a really great leader for the Society and I look forward to working with him further over the next 3 years.”
As Honorary Secretary for Biological Science, Professor Parsons will be championing life sciences in the activities of the RMS as well as acting as Life Sciences Chair for their successful fl agship mmc- series, the next event being mmc2019.
Professor Parsons is Professor of Cell Biology at King’s College London. Maddy was awarded a Royal Society University Research Fellowship in 2005 to establish her own group within the Randall Division of Cell and Molecular Biophysics at King’s College London. Professor Parsons has established collaborations with developmental biologists and clinical researchers to study adhesion receptor signalling in skin blistering, wound healing, infl ammation and cancer. She works closely with
physicists, biophysicists and other world-leading cell migration groups in the fi eld to develop and apply new imaging technologies to dissect spatiotemporal cytoskeletal signalling events in live cells, tissues and whole organisms. As a result of her interest and applications of advanced microscopy, Professor Parsons developed a strong working partnership with Nikon, which subsequently led to the establishment of the state-of-the-art, world-class Nikon Imaging Centre at King’s College London of which she is Director. Professor Parsons also currently works alongside other biotech and pharmaceutical companies to develop and apply advanced imaging approaches to basic mechanisms that underpin drug discovery.
Allison Winton, Chief Executive of the RMS said “Professor Parsons has been an active member of the RMS Life Sciences committee for many years and has helped to organise both our Frontiers in BioImaging and Abercrombie meetings identifying key emerging topics and developing valuable links between the Society and many eminent scientists working in the fi eld. Professor Parsons’ proactive and approachable nature as well as her vast knowledge and experience in the fi eld will make her a great representative for biological science in the Society.”
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