Brno region steals the spotlight at the EMC2024

This year, thanks to the support of the City of Brno, the regional platform Brnoregion Microscopy participated in the congress as a new entity. This consortium of companies, universities, and research institutions in the field of microscopy collaborates not only in research, development, and production of microscopes but also in supporting talent from the Czech Republic and abroad.

Conference visitors had the opportunity to visit the joint Brnoregion Microscopy exhibition, participate in a quiz with unique prizes related to microscopy, or attend a presentation on the platform to learn more about Brno's position in the world of microscopy.

The joint exhibition was created as part of the International Trade Center project at the Regional Chamber of Commerce of Brno (co-financed by the City of Brno). This enabled the participation of small companies and startups, for whom presenting at such a prestigious congress is a great opportunity: NenoVision, Vivanto Solutions, DI Industrial, Advascope, IQS Nano or SciCanvas.

 

Recognition for Brno region scientists 

Dr. Vladislav Krzyžánek, chairman of the Czechoslovak Microscopy Society and a group leader at the Institute of Scientific Instruments of the Czech Academy of Sciences, was elected president of the European Microscopy Society during the congress. This marks the first time a representative from Central Europe has been elected to this important position within an organization that brings together 6,000 experts in microscopy.
 

Another success for Brno's participation in EMC 2024 was the recognition of Professor Tomáš Čižmár, who received the prestigious European Microscopy Award. This renowned scientist from the Institute of Scientific Instruments of the Czech Academy of Sciences in Brno was honored for his pioneering work in deep tissue endomicroscopy in vivo, which has a significant impact on medical imaging and research in neuroscience.