BioScience Research Collaborative
Auditorium, Event/Exhibition Hall, & Lecture Hall (280)
November 17-18, 2025 | 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
In this conference, our focus will be on multiscale imaging methods, ranging from the direct visualization of single atoms, individual molecules in cells and tissues, to large organisms and the human body. By bringing together researchers specializing in various imaging techniques, our objective is to integrate multiple imaging modalities to provide complementary information about the structure, function, and characteristics of biological or materials systems. This interdisciplinary approach aims to address key challenges across various fields by leveraging the strengths of different imaging technologies.
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Day 1 Topics, November 17
- Electron Microscopy of Materials
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Organized by Prof. Yimo Han
The direct visualization of structures and properties at the atomic scale is essential for advancing our fundamental understanding of materials. This session will cover state-of-the-art electron microscopy and related techniques, focusing on applications in semiconductors, quantum materials, catalysts, and battery interfaces. Our goal is to inspire new interdisciplinary research directions and to lay the groundwork for next-generation imaging technologies.Plenary Speaker: Eric. A Stach, Ph.D., University of Pennsylvania (More Info)
Confirmed Speakers:
- Robert Hovden, Ph.D., University of Michigan (More Info)
- Pinshane Huang, Ph.D., University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (More Info)
- Juan Carlos Idrobo, Ph.D., University of Washington (More Info)
- Jianwei (John) Miao, Ph.D., University of California, Los Angeles (More Info)
- Yao Yang, Ph.D., Cornell University (More Info) - Optical Imaging at the Nanoscale
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Organized by Prof. Anna-Karin Gustavsson
Since the development of super-resolved fluorescence microscopy, approaches to visualize the molecular dynamics and structures at the nanoscale have revolutionized our understanding of function in chemistry, biology, materials science, and beyond. Here, we will bring together researchers in the field of nanoscale optical microscopy to inspire novel cutting-edge research and high-impact collaborative efforts.Plenary Speaker: Harald Hess, Ph.D., Janelia Research Campus, Howard Hughes Medical Institute (More Info)
Confirmed Speakers:
- Alistair Boettiger, Ph.D., Stanford University (More Info)
- Robert Coleman, Ph.D., Albert Einstein College of Medicine (More Info)
- Bianxiao Cui, Ph.D., Stanford University (More Info)
- Pallav Kosuri, Ph.D., Salk Institute for Biological Studies (More Info)
- Luke Lavis, Ph.D., Janelia Research Campus, Howard Hughes Medical Institute (More Info)
- Sua Myong, Ph.D., Boston Children's Hospital and Harvard Medical School (More Info)
- Xiaoyu Shi, Ph.D., University of California, Irvine (More Info)
Day 2 Topics, November 18
- Computational and Biomedical Imaging
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Organized by Prof. Tomasz Tkaczyk
More information to be announced later. - Cryogenic Electron Microscopy and Cryogenic Electron Tomography
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Organized by Prof. Zhao Wang
Electron cryo-microscopy (cryoEM) has become a key technique in structural biology, providing atomic-resolution details of isolated macromolecular complexes in a vitrified state. Electron cryo-tomography (cryoET) is a rapidly advancing technique that enables three-dimensional visualization of cellular architecture and in situ macromolecular complexes within their native environments. This session will bring together researchers to present cutting-edge methods, novel hardware developments, and exciting applications, with the goal of exploring new frontiers in structural and cellular biology and fostering interdisciplinary collaboration.Confirmed Speakers:
- Edward H. Egelman, Ph.D., University of Virginia (More Info)
- Juan Du, Ph.D., University (More Info)
- Grant Jensen, Ph.D., Brigham Young University (More Info)
- Z. Hong Zhou, Ph.D., University of California Los Angeles (More Info)
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