About DBM-FIG
The Diagnostic & Biomedical Microscopy – Focused Interest Group (DBM-FIG) consists of MSA members who share common interests in the application and advancement of biological electron microscopy (Bio EM) techniques and instrumentation for diagnostic and biomedical research on diseases. DBM-FIG meets annually during the Microscopy & Microanalysis conferences and organizes biological EM symposiums and pre-meeting congress to discuss diversified subjects on Bio EM research in the context of diseases in human, animals and plants.
Officers:
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Leader: Emily Benson, Cleveland Clinic
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Leader-Elect: Mike Riechelt, Genentech, Inc.
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Treasurer: Marcela Redigolo, West Virginia University
Upcoming Activities:
- "Application of Microscopy Techniques for Research and Diagnosis of Diseases in Humans, Plants and Animals" (B03) symposium at M&M 2025 in Salt Lake City, UT (July 27 to 31, 2025)
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DBM FIG social - M&M 2025 in Salt Lake City, UT. Date: TBD. Location: TBD
Past Events & Symposia:
- "Biomedical Research on Diseases in Humans, Plants and Animals using Electron and Light Microscopy" (B03) symposium at M&M 2024 in Cleveland, OH
(July 28 to August 1, 2024) - DBM FIG social - M&M 2024 in Cleveland, OH (Wednesday, July 31, 2024). Location: Winking Lizard Tavern
Get Involved. Become a DBM-FIG Member:
- All MSA members are eligible and encouraged to participate in the Diagnostic & Biomedical Microscope – Focused Interest Group.
- Annual dues are $15 and can be paid by selecting “FIG: Diagnostic & Biomedical Microscopy (DBM)” when renewing your MSA membership or when joining the society. You can also join anytime throughout the year by selecting “FIG: Diagnostic & Biomedical Microscopy (DBM)” at the MSA FIG Store.
- Student members of MSA are eligible to join one focused interest group for FREE.
If you would like to be involved with a symposium or event organization, please contact the FIG officers listed above or email the DBM-Fig Leader, Emily Benson, at bensone2@ccf.org.