Welcome Message
IFSM PRESIDENT
IMC is the Olympics of microscopy; held every four years and attracting delegates from across the globe.
The program will 100e world-renowned plenary speakers alongside an extensive trade exhibition where leading suppliers launch groundbreaking new instruments.
It is a particular pleasure to introduce the Korean Society of Microscopy (KSM) as the host for IMC20 which will be held in Korea for the first time.
A tradition of IMC events has been a vibrant social calendar. Delegates will have ample opportunity to enjoy fabulous Korean food and to explore historical and cultural attractions in the Busan area. I look forward to warmly welcoming you and your family to Korea in 2023.
Finally at this time, in this dark hour, our thoughts and deepest sympathy are with the people of the Ukraine and with our Russian colleagues who have spoken out against the war. We hope to see many of them in Busan following the cessation of hostilities.
The program will 100e world-renowned plenary speakers alongside an extensive trade exhibition where leading suppliers launch groundbreaking new instruments.
It is a particular pleasure to introduce the Korean Society of Microscopy (KSM) as the host for IMC20 which will be held in Korea for the first time.
A tradition of IMC events has been a vibrant social calendar. Delegates will have ample opportunity to enjoy fabulous Korean food and to explore historical and cultural attractions in the Busan area. I look forward to warmly welcoming you and your family to Korea in 2023.
Finally at this time, in this dark hour, our thoughts and deepest sympathy are with the people of the Ukraine and with our Russian colleagues who have spoken out against the war. We hope to see many of them in Busan following the cessation of hostilities.
Prof. Angus Kirkland, University of Oxford, UK
IFSM VICE PRESIDENT
In the long history of IFSM, the IMCs have been held for five times in Asia-Pacific region(3 times in Japan and 2 times in Australia). It 100s worth to point out that Busan, Korea was selected for IMC20 in 2018. Although the pandemic of coronavirus (COVID-19) from 2020 forced to postpone the IMC20 for one year in 2023, “MICROSCOPY” is increasing its role in social activities. Based on the fact that microscopy is an accelerator of science and technology in Korea, “BUSAN” is the ideal location to organize the IMC20.
Furthermore, IFSM was admitted as a full Union member of the International Science Council (ISC) in Taipei in 2017. The visibilities roles of the IFSM and the IMC are significantly increasing in on the international communitystage.
All microscopists are invited in the world can to come to Busan in 2023 and enjoy the our dynamic Korean culture and prosperity as well as the exchange of the scientific informationengaging in collegial discourses. IFSM is also expecting some preparatory activities at the ICM20 connected with positive effects from the IMC20 to the centenary of the first electron microscope in 2031.
Furthermore, IFSM was admitted as a full Union member of the International Science Council (ISC) in Taipei in 2017. The visibilities roles of the IFSM and the IMC are significantly increasing in on the international communitystage.
All microscopists are invited in the world can to come to Busan in 2023 and enjoy the our dynamic Korean culture and prosperity as well as the exchange of the scientific informationengaging in collegial discourses. IFSM is also expecting some preparatory activities at the ICM20 connected with positive effects from the IMC20 to the centenary of the first electron microscope in 2031.
Dr. Kazuo Furuya, National Institute for Materials Science, Japan
IMC20
Since 1954, IMC has been held in various locations around the world, offering a venue for presenting cutting-edge research in microscopy. But the IMC20 will not only be a precious opportunity to meet colleagues, it will also be a chance to experience Korean and Asian cultures.
In this time of increased international tension, becoming acquainted with various cultures can ease suspicions and allow us all to move forward. The IMC20 organizing committee would like to encourage all participants to come to Busan to gain new perspectives – for their professional, and also private, interests.
After months of restrictions, we all realize that it is a privilege to travel and to attend an on-site congress. We are working to ensure that you find your participation in the ‘Olympics of Microscopy’ to be an especially rewarding and exciting experience.
We look forward to hosting you.
In this time of increased international tension, becoming acquainted with various cultures can ease suspicions and allow us all to move forward. The IMC20 organizing committee would like to encourage all participants to come to Busan to gain new perspectives – for their professional, and also private, interests.
After months of restrictions, we all realize that it is a privilege to travel and to attend an on-site congress. We are working to ensure that you find your participation in the ‘Olympics of Microscopy’ to be an especially rewarding and exciting experience.
We look forward to hosting you.
Prof. Keesam Shin
IM20 Congress Chair
Changwon National University
Prof. Im Joo Rhyu
IM20 Congress Co-Chair
Korea University
Dr. Jae-Pyoung Ahn
IMC20 Congress Co-Chair
Korea Institute of Science and Technology
Prof. Miyoung Kim
IMC20 Congress Co-Chair
Seoul National University