The European Light Microscopy Initiative (ELMI) is an internationally recognised meeting on light microscopy for the life sciences. Newest findings and applications are presented by leading scientists and are complimented by cutting edge developments in technology made available through hands-on workshops. This 'must attend' event is set in the historical yet bustling city of Leuven, a blink of an eye from the heart of Europe.
ELMI was created in 2001 to establish a unique communication network between European scientists working in the field of Light Microscopy and the manufacturers of their equipment.
The meeting will include conference sessions, company hosted workshops, a poster session and a company exhibition. Participants with any level of experience would benefit from attending this meeting.
Scientific Organising Committee: Sebastian Munck (KULeuven), Chris Guerin (VIB) and Geert Van Minnebruggen (VIB)
***Click here to download a provisional programme for the meeting.***
Click here to download the first announcement poster for ELMI2012.
| Invited Speaker Updates
Engineering a colourful next generation of genetically encoded probes and sensors.
Robert E. Campbell
Nanoscale imaging of receptor organization and dynamics in neuronal excitatory synapses
Daniel Choquet
New approaches for correlated LM and 3D EM applied to MULTISCALE CHALLENGES: Bridging Gaps in Knowledge and Understanding
Mark H. Ellisman
Fluorescence lifetime imaging for cell biology, high content analysis and clinical diagnosis
Paul French
Infrared multiphoton microscopy: deep insights into tumor progression and resistance.
Peter Friedl
Switchable fluorescent proteins for RESOLFT live cell nanoscopy
Stefan Jakobs
Single-molecule fluorescence in bacterial cells
Achillefs Kapanidis
From intelligent screening microscopes to integrated knowledge
Urban Liebel
High throughput Microscopy to Study Membrane Traffic and Organelle Biogenesis in Mammalian Cells
Rainer Pepperkok
Direct observation of single dyneins diffusing and interacting with microtubules in vivo
Iva Tolić-Nørrelykke
Open Hardware and Software approach to Selective Plane Illumination Microscopy
Pavel Tomancak |
Abstract submission is open!
Abstract submission for Oral presentations has now closed.
You can submit an abstract to the ELMI conference for consideration as a poster presentation. Please see below for some guidelines.
- Please send your abstract as a Word document NOT a pdf.
- You should include in the abstract the title of your presentation, all authors and their affiliations.
- You may include figures or images and references.
- It should be approximately 300-500 words in length.
Abstracts should be emailed to victoria@rms.org.uk. Victoria will confirm receipt of your abstract and it will then be passed on to the Scientific organisers for consideration.
Deadlines for submission
1st abstract submission deadline has passed.
2nd abstract submission deadline is 3pm, Friday 24th February 2012. If you wish to submit a paper for Poster presentation, please send your paper in by this date.
***Please note that there has been a delay in confirming the success of abstracts submitted for Oral presentation. this is due to the high volume and quality of submissions. We hope to inform presenters in early March.
If you have any questions, please contact victoria@rmns.org.uk.***
You will be notified of the success of your submission for Poster Presentation by Monday 12th March 2012.
If you have any questions, please contact victoria@rms.org.uk.
Registration is now open
You can now register to attend ELMI 2012!
CLICK HERE to register to attend and PAY ONLINE
CLICK HERE to register to attend and PAY ON INVOICE
Registration fees (€ amounts are approximate):
RMS/EMS Member £295 (352€); Standard £325 (388€); Student £200 (239€)
Accommodation fees:
Etap £200 (239€), Ibis £294 (351€); Novotel £355 (424€); Park Inn £355(424€); Mercure £395 (472€)
(Further information on the accommodation options can be found below)
Accommodation options
We have secured special rates at 4 large hotels in Leuven. The hotels vary in standard, from the Etap which is quite basic to the Mercure which is more luxurious. The standard of hotel is reflected in the price on the registration form. All rooms are en-suite and include breakfast.
If you select to book accommodation through us, we will reserve 3 nights for you at your chosen hotel.* The nights that we will reserve for you are Tuesday 5th, Wednesday 6th and Thursday 7th. If you wish to extend your stay and book either the 4th or 8th June, please email victoria@rms.org.uk.
If you book accommodation through us we will make arrangements for you to be collected and transported to the conference venue each morning and returned to your hotel each evening (subject to conference programme and social activities).
You are welcome to book accommodation for yourself in Leuven however we will then not be able to provide you with transportation.
*Every effort will be made to accommodate you in the hotel of your choice, however if this is not possible we will endeavour to make alternative bookings for you subject to your approval.
Register your interest
If you would like further information on sponsorship options, click here. Exhibition space is now full!
EXHIBITORS AND SPONSORS
Workshops - Information for Companies
The idea of a workshop give the delegates a hands on session, enabling them to learn more about new and recent advances in your companies equipment and techniques in a comfortable environment. Delegates have the opportunity to ask questions and discuss techniques amongst each other and presenters.
There will be 6 workshop sessions over the 6th-7th June each lasting 1 hour. The rooms available have capacities ranging between 32-60, all of which will be set up in a theatre style and come with a projector, projector screen and a table.
If you are interested in booking a workshop please click here and complete the form and return it to Chloe Tarry, chloe@rms.org.uk
Companies currently holding workshops:
Andor Techonology
Bitplane AG
Carl Zeiss MicroImaging GmbH
FEI Life Sciences-'Correlative Microscopy'
Intelligent Imaging Innovations GmbH-'Imaging and Photomanipulation'
La Vision Biotec GmbH-'Ultramicroscopy of Optically Clearer Samples'
Leica Microsystems
Nikon
Olympus Europa Holding GmbH
Workshops are FREE for all delegates to attend.
FURTHER INFORMATION FOR DELEGATES
About the conference
The conference will be conducted in English and all materials will be prepared in English.
Venue and Travel
The conference will be taking place at the Gasthuisberg Conference Venue, KU Leuven, Leuven, Belgium. For further information on KU Leuven, please visit http://www.kuleuven.be/english.
If you are flying to Belgium, we recommend that you travel to Brussels Airport and then take the train to Leuven. This should take no more that 15 minutes on the non-stopping service.
We also recommend travelling by the Eurostar as there are excellent links from King's Cross St Pancras.
We do not recommend driving as you will not be able to park at KU Leuven. You may be able to park at your accommodation where possible. Please investigate this option before travelling.
Registration
Registration will be taking place on Tuesday 5th June from 1600 - 1800 at the Gasthuisberg Conference Venue.
At registration you will receive the following:
a name badge, a conference pack including programme, delegate list, and a pack of RMS information.
You will be requested to wear your badge at all times during the conference for security reasons.
Refreshments
Buffet lunches will be provided each day, as will tea and coffee. There are also vending machines on campus that accept Euro currency coins.
Evening meals and Social Programme:
Tuesday: An informal dinner at KU Leuven and an evening lecture.
Wednesday: Delegates are encouraged to venture into Leuven city centre, however drinks and nibbles will be provided during the poster session at the end of the day.
Thursday: Conference dinner.
Additional Information
- Delegates travelling from outside continental europe will need electricty travel adaptors for Belgium.
- There will be wifi internet access available.
- Dress code for the meeting is smart casual, you will be indoors for the duration of the meeting and the building is air conditioned.
- Every care will be taken to cater for any special dietary requirements. Delegates must make the RMS aware of these requirements prior to attending, please contact victoria@rms.org.uk.
- The local currency for Belgium is the Euro.
After the meeting
We will send out an email questionnaire after the meeting. We would be most grateful if you could fill this in within a week of returning so that we can use your comments to improve the running of the meeting in the future.
