October 8th – 10th, 2025
Women in Electron Microscopy (WeM) is a landmark initiative, aiming to foster a supportive and inclusive community for women in microscopy. By addressing unique challenges, providing networking opportunities, and highlighting role models, the event will contribute to a more diverse and innovative field.
In many scientific fields women are still underrepresented, including electron microscopy. This event will provide a platform to increase visibility and representation of women in the field, encouraging more participation and retention. By creating a space for women to connect with peers and potential mentors we want to foster professional relationships and collaborations that might not occur in more general or mixed-gender settings.
Women in science often face unique challenges, including gender bias and work-life balance issues. This event will address these challenges through targeted discussions and workshops. By highlighting the achievements of women in electron microscopy we want to inspire attendees to aspire to leadership positions and take on more significant roles within their organizations and the field at large.
Bringing together women from diverse backgrounds and specializations can lead to new ideas, perspectives, and collaborations, driving innovation in electron microscopy.
We are delighted to announce that keynote presentations will be given by
Prof. Bridget Carragher
Founding Technical Director
Chan Zuckerberg Imaging Institute
Prof. Peijun Zhang
University of Oxford, founding director of eBIC
Prof. Marta Carroni
University of Stockholm, Cell and Molecular Imaging Platform Director, SciLifeLab
Prof. Patricia Kooyman
University of Cape Town, SARChI Chair Nanomaterials for Catalysis
Prof. Grace Burke
Idaho National Laboratory
/
University of Manchester
Prof. Laure Bourgeois
Interim Academic Director, Monash Centre for Electron Microscopy
Dr. Regina Ciancio
Head of LAME, AREA science park
Prof. Miyoung Kim
Seoul National University
Prof. Jin Won (Maria) Seo
KU Leuven
For our Panel Discussion on promoting gender equality, we are thrilled to announce
Prof. Catherine Venien-Bryan
EMS
Sorbonne Université and Group Leader at IMPMC
Prof. Laure Bourgeois
MA
Interim Academic Director, Monash Centre for Electron Microscopy
Prof. Katharina Hipp
DGE
Head of the Electron Microscopy Facility at the Max Planck Institute for Biology Tübingen
Prof. Grace Burke
RMS
Idaho National Laboratory
/
University of Manchester
Dr. Treva Brown
MSA
Physical Scientist
Prof. Patricia Kooyman
University of Cape Town, SARChI Chair Nanomaterials for Catalysis
Prof. Marta Carroni
University of Stockholm, Cell and Molecular Imaging Platform Director, SciLifeLab
WE ARE FULLY BOOKED!
Hence, registration had to be closed early. In case you wish to be added to our waiting list, please send an email to our Conference Management
Dr.-Ing. Genevieve Wilbs