invitation to MSSA 2022
Dear MSSA Friends,
Please join the Microscopy Society of Southern Africa for the 57th Congress (MSSA 2022) hosted by the University of the Witwatersrand. Our theme for the conference will be " Microscopy is FUN " .
Date: 5th to 8th December 2022
Venue: Gold Reef City Theme Park Hotel, Johannesburg
The mission of the Microscopy Society of Southern Africa is to promote and develop microscopy as well as associated techniques at all levels in the Southern African region.
MSSA hosts biennial meetings inviting students, microscopists, researchers, and industrial partners to offer a platform to:
i) Interact and network within all disciplines of science and engineering through microscopy,
ii) Engage on the latest technological developments in light, electron and laser microscopy,
iii) Encourage and expand knowledge in microscopy technologies through our technical forum and exhibition lounges and workshops,
iv) Provide opportunities for the trade and microscopist interactions, enabling information sourcing on applications and/or purchases, and
v) Most importantly, present and share research, ideas and experiences with fellow delegates.
We hope that you will be able to join us at the MSSA 2022 Conference, and look forward to sharing an educational, enriching, and fun-filled experience with you at Gold Reef City Theme Park.
Kind regards,
Prof Rodney Genga
Conference Convenor
Important Dates
1 March 2022 | Scientific Abstract Submission Open Technical Forum Abstract Submission Open |
1 March 2022 | Application for Student Grants Open |
13 June 2022 | Conference Registration Opens |
30 June 2022 31 July 2022 | Scientific Abstract Submission Closes |
31 August 2022 | Application for Student Grants Closes |
31 August 2022 30 September 2022 | Early Bird Registration Closes |
31 October 2022 | Technical Forum Abstract Submission Closes |
Welcome message from the conference convenor
REGISTRATION COSTS
Registration will open 1 June 2022.
Full Registration - MSSA members - Early Bird | R 4850 |
Full Registration - MSSA members - Standard | R 5400 |
Full Registration - non members - Early Bird | R 5400 |
Full Registration - non members - Standard | R 5900 |
Student Participant - Early Bird | R 3500 |
Student Participant - Standard | R 3800 |
Trade Delegate - Early Bird | R 4850 |
Trade Delegate - Standard | R 5400 |
Day Delegate | R 2000 |
Plenary SPEAKERS
34TH BORIS BALINKSY MEMORIAL LECTURE SPEAKER
MULTISCALE-MULTIMODAL IMAGING OF THE BRAIN: REVEALING SECRETS HIDING IN PLAIN SIGHT
Prof Mark Ellisman
41ST JOHN MATTHEWS MEMORIAL LECTURE SPEAKER
LOW-VOLTAGE SCANNING ELECTRON MICROSCOPY MEETS HIGH EXPECTATIONS OF MATERIALS CHARACTERIZATION
Dr Iwona Jóźwik
CONFERENCE LOCATION