33rd Annual Microscopical Society of Ireland Symposium 26-28 August 2009

It is our pleasure to invite you to the 33rd Annual Symposium of the Microscopical Society of Ireland (MSI), to be held from August 26-28, 2009 at University College Dublin.
The MSI is a multi-disciplinary, all-island learned society which concerns itself with all aspects of microscopy. The main aim of the society is to foster discussion and co-operation between those who use any form of microscopy in their work, whether this be in the academic or the industrial world.
The Annual Symposium is a unique opportunity for researchers at all levels to be exposed to new and innovative ideas which transcend traditional academic and industrial boundaries. Keynote lectures will give overviews on exciting new developments and state-of-the-art research in the field and will be delivered by leading experts. Historically, the Symposium has provided an excellent forum for young researchers (particularly at postgraduate level) to present their data and findings at a conference. We will continue to foster this very strongly as this is one of the few meetings in Ireland where PhD students of very disparate backgrounds can engage in scientific debate.
We look forward to welcoming you in Dublin in August 2009 and to a very successful and rewarding MSI Symposium.
Yours sincerely,
Symposium Chairpersons - David Cottell, Thomas Flanagan