The Microscopy & Microanalysis 2015 Meeting & Exhibition will be held August 2nd-6th at the Oregon Convention Center in Portland, Oregon. This year's program will "highlight the latest techniques methodologies and findings, spanning nano-to-macroscopic scales, and advances in fields such as nanotechnology, biological and clinical sciences, materials science, 3D manufacturing, and metallurgy," states the M&M meeting. 

 

The M&M's theme is based on correlative imaging, with a look to light-based technologies. "As many of you are aware, the United Nations General Assembly proclaimed 2015 as the 'International Year of Light and Light-Based Technologies' which will blend nicely with the interdisciplinary symposia that reflect the current environment of collaboration between scientists in different disciplines synonymous with M&M." They encourage all, both neophytes and troupers of M&M, to submit an abstract of your work presentation in Portland, as M&M 2015 promises to have something for everyone in the field. 

 

The welcome reception will take place in the evening on Sunday, August 2nd. On Monday, August 3rd, the technical program will begin with two plenary lectures, featuring Nobel laureate Dr. Roger Tsien and a NASA Astronaut bookending the winners of the major society and meeting awards. The exhibit floor will offer the latest in state-of-the-art microscopy-related equipment. The meeting will also feature "an in situ EM pre-meeting congress, in-week intensive workshops and tutorials, in addition to the traditional Sunday Short Courses."

 

You can find more information and a full description of the Microscopy & Microanalysis Meeting by visiting their website. We look forward to attending this year's meeting to learn about new technologies and about new techniques being introduced, as well as browse the latest equipment. At Ladd Research, we recognize the importance of attending these specific industry focused meetings and hope to gain valuable networking opportunities from them. We're excited to talk with other colleagues involved with the industry to make lasting connections and possible partnerships along the way. We hope to see you at this year's M&M meeting!