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October<\/span> 8th – 10th, 2025<\/strong><\/span><\/h1>\n

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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 contributes to a more diverse and innovative field.<\/p>\n

In many scientific fields women are still underrepresented, including electron microscopy. This event provides 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.<\/p>\n

Women in science often face unique challenges, including gender bias and work-life balance issues. This event addresses 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.<\/p>\n

Bringing together women from diverse backgrounds and specializations can lead to new ideas, perspectives, and collaborations, driving innovation in electron microscopy.<\/p>\n

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Prof. Bridget Carragher<\/h4>\n

Founding Technical Director
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Prof. Peijun Zhang<\/h4>\n

University of Oxford, founding director of eBIC<\/h5>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Prof. Marta Carroni<\/h4>\n

University of Stockholm, Cell and Molecular Imaging Platform Director, SciLifeLab<\/h5>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Prof. Patricia Kooyman<\/h4>\n

University of Cape Town, SARChI Chair Nanomaterials for Catalysis<\/h5>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Prof. Grace Burke<\/h4>\n

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Prof. Laure Bourgeois<\/h4>\n

Interim Academic Director, Monash Centre for Electron Microscopy<\/h5>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Dr. Regina Ciancio<\/h4>\n

Head of LAME, AREA science park<\/h5>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Prof. Miyoung Kim<\/h4>\n

Seoul National University<\/h5>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Prof. Jin Won (Maria) Seo<\/h4>\n

KU Leuven<\/h5>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Our Panel for discussing how to promote gender equality<\/h2>\n
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Prof. Catherine Venien-Bryan<\/h4>\n

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Prof. Laure Bourgeois<\/h4>\n

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Prof. Katharina Hipp<\/h4>\n

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Prof. Grace Burke<\/h4>\n

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Dr. Treva Brown<\/h4>\n

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Prof. Patricia Kooyman<\/h4>\n

University of Cape Town, SARChI Chair Nanomaterials for Catalysis<\/h5>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Prof. Marta Carroni<\/h4>\n

University of Stockholm, Cell and Molecular Imaging Platform Director, SciLifeLab<\/h5>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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The event program and information about the speakers is available here<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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WeM2025 was held at the Campus of Forschungszentrum J\u00fclich, Germany. More information can be found here<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Please find here<\/strong><\/a> our contact details and information about our sponsors.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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WE ARE FULLY BOOKED!<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/h1>\n

Hence, registration had to be closed early.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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