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The Microscopy Society of America (MSA) is a non-profit organization dedicated to enabling the discoveries that positively impact the course of humanity.

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2200+ Members Around the world

30 Local Affiliates across the Unites States

83 Annual Meetings Since 1942

Featured Members

Congratulations to our new Council members! Masashi Watanabe, President-Elect; Dave Tomlin, Treasurer; Kevin Eliceiri, Director - Biological Sciences; and Yang Yang, Director - Physical Sciences. Learn more here.

Newly Elected President-Elect

Masashi Watanabe

Newly Elected Treasurer

Dave Tomlin

Newly Elected Director, Biological Sciences

Kevin Eliceiri

Newly Elected Director, Physical Sciences

Yang Yang

Annual ConferenceMicroscopy and Microanalysis (M&M) 2026

Milwaukee, WI | August 2 - 6, 2026 | Learn More

Upcoming Events

Recent Developments and Applications in earth and planetary sciences of electron probe micro-analysis

March 23, 2026| Virtual (organized by AUA-Athens, Greece)

The goal of this 4-day online short course is to educate undergraduates, graduates, early career researchers, laboratory managers, and established scientists in both the theory and practical aspects of EPMA, with a particular focus on its applications to geochemistry across different disciplines.

Spring meeting of the Midwest Microscopy and Microanalysis Society (M3S)

March 27, 2026| Northwestern University, Evanston, IL

Midwest Microscopy and Microanalysis Society (M3S) will be hosting its spring meeting at Northwestern University (Evanston, IL) on March 27th, 2026. For further information visit http://www.midwestmicroscopy.org/meetings.html

Virtual Spring meeting of the New England Society for Microscopy (NESM)

April 10, 2026| Virtual

New England Society for Microscopy (NESM) will be hosting its spring meeting virtually on April 10th, 2026. For further information visit https://www.nesmicroscopy.org/2026-spring-symposium

4th International Conference on Vaccines Research and Development

April 13, 2026| Paris, France

It is our pleasure to invite all scientists, academicians, young researchers, business delegates and students from all over the world to attend the 4th International Conference on Vaccines Research and Development will be held in Paris, France during April 13-15, 2026. The topics covered in this event will include Covid-19 Vaccine and Development, vaccine regulation & safety, new trends in vaccines development, next generation vaccine technologies.

RMS Electron Microscopy Spring School 2026

April 13, 2026| University of Leeds Leeds UK

The Electron Microscopy Spring School aims to provide a basic training in both the theory and practice of scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and transmission electron microscopy (TEM). The course covers imaging, diffraction and chemical microanalysis as well as the highly important area of sample preparation.

Spring meeting of the Arizona Imaging and Microanalysis Society (AIMS)

April 17, 2026| Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ

Arizona Imaging and Microanalysis Society (AIMS) will be hosting its spring meeting at Arizona State University (Tempe, AZ) on April 16-17th, 2026. For further information visit https://azmicroscopy.org/events/

4th International Summit on Gravitation - Astrophysics and Cosmology

April 20, 2026| Frankfurt, Germany

We are delighted to invite you to the 4th International Summit on Gravitation, Astrophysics, and Cosmology (ISGAC2026), taking place from April 20-22, 2026 in Frankfurt, Germany. This premier international forum will bring together leading experts to discuss the latest advancements in Gravitation, Astrophysics, and Cosmology.

4th International Summit on Gravitation Astrophysics and Cosmology

April 20, 2026| Frankfurt, Germany

The topics covered at ISGAC2026 will include Gravitational Physics and Lensing, Wave-Particle Duality, Applied Relativity, Stellar and Solar Physics, Alternative Theories of Gravity, Jet Physics and Neutrino Cosmology. The conference will host distinguished keynote speakers from top universities and industry leaders, who will share valuable insights and engage in thought-provoking discussions.

Forum on Innovations in Nanotechnology

April 29, 2026| Dubai, UAE

Join the Forum on Innovations in Nanotechnology, scheduled to take place on April 29-30, 2026, in Dubai, UAE, which aims to bring together leading researchers in the field of nanotechnology, nanoscience, material science and related interdisciplinary areas. The event will feature peer-reviewed presentations and invited talks from renowned experts.

5th International Conference on Cancer Prevention and Research

May 4, 2026| AC Hotel by Marriott Kuala Lumpur

Join international experts at the 5th International Conference on Cancer Prevention and Research to explore new discoveries in prevention, screening, and collaborative oncology research aimed at improving public health and patient outcomes.

March 27, 2026

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