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Distinguished Scientist, Physical Sciences
2025 Major Society Awardee - Distinguished Scientist, Physical Sciences
Distinguished Scientist, Biological Sciences
2025 Major Society Awardee - Distinguished Scientist, Biological Sciences
Burton Medal, Biological Sciences
2025 Major Society Awardee - Burton Medal, Biological Sciences
Burton Medal, Physical Sciences
2025 Major Society Awardee - Burton Medal, Physical Sciences
Hildegard H. Crowley Award
2025 Major Society Awardee - Hildegard H. Crowley Award
Chuck Fiori Award
2025 Major Society Awardee - Chuck Fiori Award
George Palade Award
2025 Major Society Awardee - George Palade Award
Albert Crewe Award
2025 Major Society Awardee - Albert Crewe Award
Morton D. Maser Award
2025 Major Society Awardee - Morton D. Maser Award
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December 8, 2025
The EBRAINS Summit brings together leaders in neuroscience, digital innovation, and policy to shape the future of brain research in Europe. Through in-depth talks, hands-on demonstrations, and interactive poster sessions, the event serves as a key meeting point for driving progress in neuroscience – and for discovering how the EBRAINS infrastructure can support.
December 8, 2025
Dear Colleagues, We are pleased to invite you to our December 2025 Stanford Electron Microscopy-X (EM-X) Symposium on December 8, 2025, Monday, 8-9:30am (PST). Please note that this is the second Monday in December, because of the preceding week’s proximity to the US Thanksgiving holiday. Speakers: Prof. David Eisenberg Professor of Chemistry and Biochemistry and Biological Chemistry at UCLA, HHMI Investigator Talk Title: CryoEM-based discovery of small molecules that disassemble stable pathological fibrils associated with the onset of Alzheimer's and Parkinson's diseases Bio: David Eisenberg is a UCLA structural and molecular biologist with ambitions to discover small-molecule therapies for neuodegenerative diseases, and to become a better saxophonist. His lab works on Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, and ALS. Prof. Wu Zhou Professor at the School of Physical Sciences at the University of Chinese Academy of Sciences (UCAS) Talk Title: Vibrational EELS with Single-Atom Sensitivity: from isotope mapping to probing electron-phonon interactions Bio: Wu Zhou is a Professor at the School of Physical Sciences and leads the Electron Microscopy Laboratory at the University of Chinese Academy of Sciences (UCAS) in Beijing, China. His research mainly focuses on the development of low-voltage single-atom electron microscopy techniques and the application of advanced electron microscopy to investigate materials functionalities at the atomic scale. We expect a large attendance. Please register soon at https://stanford.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_i2xw6hZ4TbiAUsLmCpmIug#/registration and visit our official website at https://emx.stanford.edu/ and https://emx.stanford.edu/previous-speakers to see our previous speakers.
December 16, 2025
The Machine Learning for Microscopy Hackathon is a hands-on event that brings together researchers, students, and professionals to solve real microscopy problems using AI and data-driven tools. Participants work in small interdisciplinary teams to explore imaging, spectroscopy, and automation challenges, learning from mentors and peers along the way.
MSA is a resource which is second to none throughout the world, and we would like to take this opportunity to invite you to join our family.