EM-UK 2018
The EM-UK community meetings are designed to be an open forum for discussion of the latest developments and challenges in the field, suitable for both academic and commercial microscopists.
After the success of previous meetings, (previously known as the EM-UK Facility Managers Meeting) the EM-UK 2018 meeting is shaping up to be bigger and better than before, including more techno bites, more talks, an evening meal and offering more networking opportunities.
For 2018 this meeting has moved to a new venue at the Glasgow Science Centre, which is one of Scotland's must-see visitor attractions, presenting concepts of science and technology in unique and inspiring ways.
Registration for Academics is now full. If you would like to be added to the waiting list, please emial karina@rms.org.uk
Event Contact
RMS & BioImagingUK Facilities Database
- 12:30 Registration and coffee
- 13:00 Welcome to the meeting - Pippa Hawes
- 13:10 The Highlight of the Scottish Imaging Centre - David Bhella
- 13:50 Setting up / running a facility, book suggestion - Jeremy Rees
- 14:30 Tendering for microscopes - Alex Ball
- 15:10 Break
- 15:30 Techno Bite Session
- 16:30 Break
- 17:00 The UK EM community represented at European CTLS + ImagingUK - Pippa Hawes and Paul Verkade
- 17:40 Panel discussion
- 18:10 End of sessions for the day
- 19:00 Meeting dinner
- 09:30 Welcome Refreshments
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10:00
Update from the Research Councils Focus on BBSRC staff review:
BBSRC
EPSRC
Wellcome - 10:40 Techno Bite Session
- 11:40 Break
- 12:00 EM training courses discussion - Jeremy Rees
- 12:40 Closing remarks
- 13:00 Lunch and close
Scientific Organisers
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Dr Dave Bhella
University of Glasgow
David Bhella is a programme-leader in the MRC – University of Glasgow Centre for Virus Research (CVR). Research in his laboratory focusses on the characterisation of viruses and virus-host interactions at the structural and molecular level. This is achieved primarily through the technique of cryogenic electron microscopy (cryoEM) and computational three-dimensional image reconstruction.Viruses under investigation within the Bhella group include influenza A virus, respiratory syncytial virus, human rhinovirus and feline calicivirus (a tractable surrogate for the investigation of human norovirus attachment and entry).
David obtained his PhD from Birkbeck college, University of London under the supervision of Professor Helen Saibil FRS in 1998. He then took up a research associate position at the MRC Virology Unit at the University of Glasgow (now the CVR) to establish a cryoEM research programme. He attained Programme Leader status in 2011.
In 2013 David was awarded the Peter Wildy prize for Microbiology Education by the Society for General Microbiology (now the Microbiology Society).
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Prof Pippa Hawes
The Pirbright Institute
Pippa is the Head of Bioimaging at The Pirbright Institute based in Surrey. Projects centre around investigating the interactions between animal pathogens and host cells. Bioimaging is dedicated to using and developing confocal and electron microscopy techniques to study viruses exotic to the UK that infect farm animals. Pippa has extensive experience in the field of electron microscopy and is an active member of the RMS EM section committee. She believes the RMS has an important role to play in the promotion and teaching of microscopy and is consequently a member of the Outreach and Education committee and lecturer at the RMS EM School. -
Prof Paul Verkade
University of Bristol
Paul Verkade has been involved in electron microscopy for over 20 years now and during that time has developed a particular interest in technology development, mainly in the field of Correlative Light Electron Microscopy. He loves organising training events and as such has been involved in many courses. For the RMS he is involved in the Rothamsted Research Cryo Course and was a member of the organising committee for emc2012.
Invited Speakers
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Dr Alex Ball
Natural History Museum
Alex is the Head of Imaging and Analysis in the Core Research Laboratories at the Natural History Museum. He has over 25 years' experience in light and electron microscopy and has published research involving transmission and scanning electron microscopy, confocal microscopy and micro-CT. His PhD research involved the use of LM, SEM and SEM combined with computer-aided 3D reconstruction. Now his interests focus on non-destructive imaging and analysis of natural and cultural heritage samples. Over the course of his career Alex has had the good fortune to be tasked with setting up the NHM's micro-CT laboratory and more recently the 3D surface scanning facilities where our first job was to 3D scan an entire blue whale skeleton! He has a keen interest in outreach and education and has led the NHM's imaging activities at the Lyme Regis Fossil Festival for over ten years and routinely participates in the NHM's public outreach events. -
Dr Jeremy Rees
ThermoFisher
Jeremy has been using Electron Microscopy since 1982; initially for zoology research and then in biomedical research at a London hospital. He joined a large Pharmaceutical company and set up their imaging facilities in the late 80’s. Jeremy worked for FEI from 1994 as an applications specialist, area manager and as an account manager. In 2012 Jeremy set up a company promoting sample preparation solutions for electron microscopy and is also working on a Setting up an EM Laboratory book.
Event Details
This meeting will start 12:30 on Thursday 11 January, it will then finish on Friday 12 January at 13:00.
After feedback from EM-UK 2017, we are pleased to announce that this meeting has been extended over 2 days and now includes an evening meal, providing the perfect opportunity for further networking.
Accommodation
There are a variety of hotel options near the Glasgow Science Centre to suit any budget. Please click the hotel names below to be taken to their wesbite.
Village Urban Hotel Glasgow
Premier Inn
Hilton Garden Inn
Crowne Plaza
Village Urban Hotel Glasgow is delighted to offer delegates attending the EM-UK 2018 Meeting at the Glasgow Science Centre a 10% discount from the room only rate at the time of booking. To take advantage of this discount please call 01925 377 532 and quote Glasgow Science Centre and/or ID number 27531. The discount will be taken from the room only rate at the time of booking. A credit or debit card will be required to secure your reservation at the time of booking. Breakfast can also be added on at the time of booking for £5.00 (normally £10.00).
Event venue
Glasgow Science Centre, 50 Pacific Quay, Glasgow Metropolitan Area, G51 1EA
Please note that registration for both Academic and Commercial attendees will close on Thursday 21 December.
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Agar Scientific
Agar Scientific. Microscopy, Lab and Medical supplies at your fingertips
A leading international supplier of scientific instruments and accessories for over 40 years, Agar Scientific specialises in consumables and equipment supporting all forms of microscopy.
Agar Scientific provides a fast, efficient online and offline ordering service, allowing customers to purchase with ease from our extensive range of laboratory and medical supplies and equipment.
Our technical support staff has a wealth of experience in specimen preparation and microscopy techniques.Our online catalogue of microscopy products includes:
TEM Grids - Apertures - Calibration standards - SEM stubs - Specimen preparation equipment - Filaments - Tweezers - Slides & cover glasses - Vacuum coating - Fixatives and resins - EM support films - Magnifiers - Specimen storage
We welcome enquiries regarding the use of any of our products, along with any suggestions for additions to our range.
Orders ship from our UK headquarters in Stansted, Essex, and through our established network of agents and distributors who provide technical and applications support worldwide.ISO9001:2008
Agar Scientific maintains a documented quality plan specifying our manufacturing and distribution processes and is approved by SGS to ISO9001:2008.Find out more about Agar Scientific
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Hitachi High-Technologies
At Hitachi High-Technologies our primary goal is to provide customers with powerful, dependable and easy-to-use microscope solutions for the advancement of science & engineering. Our technologically advanced solutions in SEM, TEM and FIB are developed through a long-term commitment to research and development, drawing upon the resources of the whole Hitachi group.
By employing recognised pioneers and developing long term partnerships with world-renowned authorities in electron microscopy, we are able to provide unique technologies which push the boundaries of science. Our Tabletop Microscope is making electron microscope capabilities accessible to all, whilst key technologies such as cold field emission and Cs-correction are making ultra-low voltage imaging in SEM and atomically resolved imaging and analysis in TEM/STEM a practical reality.
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Gatan UK
Gatan is the industry leader in the research, development and manufacturing of SEM and TEM products.
For TEM, Gatan provides an unrivalled range of high performance digital imaging and analytical systems, especially EELS spectrometers and energy filters (EFTEM). For SEM, Gatan are world leaders in cathodoluminescence (CL) technology and complement this with cooling stages and EBIC products.
Gatan is striving for continuous product innovations to increase users' productivity and make electron microscopes more effective and powerful tools. Visit the website for complete information on Gatan's extensive range of products for electron microscopy.
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Leica UK Ltd
Leica Microsystems is a leading manufacturer and supplier of high precision optical solutions based on microscopes and related instruments. The company manufactures a comprehensive portfolio of products used in a wide variety of areas requiring vision, measurement and analysis, including applications in the life sciences (such as bio-technology research and medicine) and the material sciences.
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Labtech International Ltd
Since 1993 Labtech International has been a leading supplier of innovative instrumentation into the UK and Ireland research markets. The electron microscopy division continues this tradition offering an expanding range of technology-leading instruments, accessories and consumables for SEM, TEM, FIB, LM and probe microscopy.
Our partners include Micro to Nano, who offer an extensive and growing range of microscopy supplies – including SEM stage and stub adaptors. We also represent DiATOME diamond knives, Kleindiek Nanotechnik nanomanipulators, Safematic sputter/carbon coaters, PIE Scientific RF plasma cleaners and from Tousimis fully automatic critical point dryers.
Labtech actively supports its customers through highly qualified teams of field-based sales, service and application specialists.
Find out more about Labtech International
www.labtech.com
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