MTECHNOLOGY will be at Rencontres du Vietnam: Vietnam Workshop on Microscopy 2024 (VWM 2024), hold from December 17-Dec to 20-Dec, 2024, at ICISE, Quy Nhon City, Binh Dinh, Vietnam

The microscope was one of the most important inventions of the development of science and technology. Thanks to this invention, we have discovered a vibrant world at the microscopic and ultra-microscopic levels that the naked eye cannot observe. Today, science is still indispensable without the companionship of microscopes. They help technicians and technologists detect very small defects in electronic components or machine parts for repair or improvement. In life sciences, microscopes have been used to observe the morphology and structure of cells, the interaction of pathogenic agents (fungi, bacteria, viruses, etc.) to cells, as well as the properties of single molecules. In hospitals, microscopes could be used to diagnose abnormalities in cells or detect pathogens. In materials science, microscopes have been used to observe the morphology, structure, size and characteristics of samples to optimize manufacturing parameters toward specific applications.

In Vietnam, microscopes are widely used in hospitals, schools, universities, research institutions and factories. Many types of advanced microscopes have been equipped such as confocal microscopes, transmission or scanning electron microscopes, and atomic force microscopes. However, in reality, users mainly self-study or are trained by the supplier for basic operations without going through any formal training courses on microscopy. Therefore, exploiting the features of microscopies is still limited. Furthermore, the community of microscope users have not been engaged to share experiences and knowledge as well as maximize the features of microscopes in research or production.

Vietnam Workshop on Microscopy 2024 is organized at ICISE, Quy Nhon city, Binh Dinh from 17 – 20 December 2024 to bring Vietnamese microscopists together, establish a community of microscopists in Vietnam. Furthermore, a short training course on microscopy is also organized for excellent undergaduate students, graduate students, MSc/PhD students and young scientists to gain access to advances in micrroscopy applied in life - and materials science.

The topics of the VWM-2024 include the advanced microscopy imaging techiques (Fluorescence Micrcroscopy, Confocal Microscopy, TEM, SEM, Cryo-EM, EBSD, AFM, microscopic image processing, etc.):

• Advanced Microscopy Imaging in Life Science
• Advanced Microscopy Imaging in Materials Science
• Advances in Microscopic Imaging Techniques

VWM2024 Scholarship

To foster networking and create opportunities for young researchers and outstanding students specializing in microscopy within the fields of life sciences and materials science to attend and learn advanced microscopy techniques at VWM-2024, the organizing committee has decided to open applications for scholarships with the following specific details:

Total number of VWM-2024 scholarships: 30 slots.

Eligibility: Young researchers, doctoral candidates, graduate students, and undergraduate students (4th year or higher) under the age of 35.

Nationality: Vietnamese.

Requirement:

• Must hold a Master's degree or higher (for researchers/lecturers).
• A motivation letter written in English, endorsed by a member of the organizing committee or a reputable scientist.
• An abstract for oral/poster presentation (not required for undergraduate students, but priority will be given to outstanding students with a presentation).

Must attend the entire duration of the workshop and training sessions (December 17-20, 2024).

Benefits:

• Registration for the workshop is free of charge.
• Support for domestic travel expenses (up to 1 million VND per person, applicable only to doctoral candidates, graduate students, and undergraduate students).
• Accommodation support from December 16-20, 2024 (shared rooms during the VWM-2024 event).
• Other benefits: lunch, coffee breaks, gala, workshop materials, and transportation from Hai Au Hotel to the event venue.
• Participants will receive a certificate of attendance for the workshop and training sessions at VWM-2024.

TENTATIVE AGENDA

Official language: Vietnamese/English