vEM Town Hall 2024 - Survey Results

The volume EM October 2024 Town Hall was a part of the vEM Technology Forum. As in 2023, we hosted an interactive session at the conclusion of the Town Hall, where attendees were invited to share their insights and feedback.

This year’s session included a mix of questions aimed at capturing a broad perspective on the state of the field and its future direction. Many of these questions echoed those from the 2023 Town Hall survey, allowing us to track trends and gauge shifts over the past year. Additionally, several questions were crafted by individual working groups focusing on the specific use of vEM community resources, tools, and the evolving needs within the field.

To explore the full details of the session and see how the community's feedback will shape our initiatives moving forward, read more here.

Dr. Kedar Narayan Receives the Prestigious 2025 Alan Agar Award for Electron Microscopy

Apply to attend the second volume EM Gordon Research Conference!

https://www.grc.org/volume-electron-microscopy-conference/2025/

Applications for this meeting must be submitted by April 6, 2025.

vEM case study

vEM reveals the cellular composition of the Blood Nerve Barrier 

by Giulia Casal, Ian J. White, Jemima J. Burden & Alison C. Lloyd

DOI: 10.1242/focalplane.22865

The blood-brain barrier in the central nervous system is well understood, but the blood-nerve barrier (BNB) in the peripheral nervous system (PNS) remains poorly defined. The BNB is crucial for PNS function, yet its structure, regulation, and cellular composition are not well understood. This case study used SBF-SEM and AT-SEM to investigate the BNB’s cellular composition and its interactions with the vascular components. Read more here.

Join Us on Bluesky! 📱@volumeem1.bsky.social 

We're excited to announce that volumeEM is now on Bluesky! Follow us to stay updated on the latest developments in volume electron microscopy and connect with fellow researchers in the field.

Introducing the volumeEM Bluesky Starter Pack 🚀

We're compiling a comprehensive Bluesky starter pack to help the volumeEM community find relevant accounts, feeds, and resources. This curated collection will serve as a valuable resource for both newcomers and established researchers in the field.

Be Part of the Community

Would you like to be featured in our starter pack? Whether you're a researcher, facility manager, developer, or enthusiast in the volume EM field, we'd love to include you! Being part of the starter pack will help others discover your work and connect with you on Bluesky.

How to Join

To be included in the first edition of the volumeEM Bluesky starter pack, please either:

• Fill out our spreadsheet https://forms.gle/dTnkUm7G2B2NGxvH9, or
• Email us at vemcommunity@gmail.com

Deadline: February 14th, 2024

Don't worry if you miss the initial deadline – you can still be added in future updates of the starter pack. We're committed to growing and maintaining this resource for the community.

Join us in building a vibrant volumeEM community on Bluesky! 🔬✨

Global vEM Facility Map:

Tell Us Where You Are!

Submit your vEM Facility details to be included on the international map. Include the techniques available, web site, and facility manager's information and get connected with the global vEM community.