Our Partners

TESCAN

Tescan develops advanced imaging and analysis tools—including SEMs, FIB-SEMs, STEM, Laser, and micro-CT systems—that empower scientists and lab leaders in an era of accelerated discovery. We’re a global team of engineers, scientists, and designers focused on building not just advanced instruments, but the thoughtful solutions that surround them. By creating intuitive workflows that put users first, we help make complex research clearer, faster, and more accessible—shaping a more human approach to scientific progress.


Contact: 
Andrew Robertson
Email: andrew.robertson@tescan.com
Learn more about Tescan's Solutions at www.tescan.com

Delong Instruments

Delong Instruments is proud to support the 2026 Microscopy Society of Canada Meeting. Delong Instruments designs and manufactures benchtop and compact low-voltage electron microscopes, equipped with TEM, SEM and STEM imaging modes as well as ED and EDS analytical modes, enabling high-resolution and high-contrast imaging and analysis for materials sciences, life sciences, and clinical applications.

Through our North American arm, Delong America, which is proudly based here in Montréal, we are committed to making advanced electron microscopy more accessible, reliable, and easy to use, while actively supporting the Canadian microscopy community.

Delong Instruments is your way to electron microscopy. 

Emart Labtech Inc.

Emart Labtech Inc. headquartered in Vancouver, Canada, is a specialized supplier of high-quality electron microscopy (EM) consumables, sample preparation equipment, and laboratory solutions. Our product portfolio includes TEM, SEM, FIB, Cryo-EM and In-Situ solutions designed to support advanced imaging, materials science, and nanotechnology research. With extensive industry experience, we provide both standardized and fully customized solutions to meet the evolving needs of scientific laboratories. Serving universities, research institutes, and industrial labs worldwide, Emart Labtech is committed to delivering precision, reliability, and efficient support for cutting-edge research.


Contact: 
Jessica Cheng
Address: 2193 W 54th Ave. Vancouver, BC, Canada V6P 1P7
Email: Jessica.cheng@emart.tech
Phone: 604-817-8688
www.emart-labtech.com

Edge Scientific

Celebrating 20 Years of Innovation in Nanotechnology

Founded in 2005, Edge Scientific proudly marks two decades as a trusted Canadian leader in nanotechnology solutions. Representing the world’s most respected manufacturers, we offer Canada’s most comprehensive portfolio of advanced instrumentation, including Electron Microscopes, X-ray Microscopes, In-Situ Systems, EM Sample Preparation Equipment, and Consumables.

We partner with researchers and institutions to deliver customized, integrated systems tailored to the demands of cutting-edge nanotechnology applications. Our end-to-end approach begins with a deep understanding of our clients' needs, allowing us to develop complete, application-driven solutions. Our team of dedicated application specialists ensures each system operates at peak performance, providing unmatched expertise and support.

Edge Scientific - 20 Years of Leading Nanotechnology Solutions.

Soquelec Ltd.

Soquelec limited is a Montreal-based company that focuses on sales and service of scientific equipment for applications in materials and life sciences. It is the Canadian distributor of manufacturers of digital imaging technology and accessories, such as Electron Microscopy, Optical Imaging, X-Ray scanning and sample preparation. It is also a provider of laboratory consumables. Soquelec was founded in 1974 by Jean Pierre and Yette Slakmon. It has continuously operated in the Canadian market and has been involved in the installation of over 200 electron optical systems in universities, research institutions, hospitals, and private companies. As of today, Soquelec is the sole distributor in Canada for JEOL, Gatan, selected Bruker products (X-ray imaging system) and others.

JEOL, Ltd. (Japan Electron Optics Laboratory) is a major developer and manufacturer of electron microscopes and other scientific instruments, industrial and medical equipment. Since 1949, the JEOL legacy has been one of outstanding innovation in developing instruments used to advance scientific research and technology. JEOL has more than 70 years of expertise in the field of electron microscopy, more than 60 years in mass spectrometry and NMR spectrometry, and more than 50 years of e-beam lithography leadership.

Pfeiffer Vacuum+Fab Solutions

Pfeiffer Vacuum+Fab Solutions is an integral part of the Busch Group, world leader in vacuum technology. Busch Vacuum Solutions provides direct support for Pfeiffer Vacuum products in Canada. This wide range of products makes the Busch Group your preferred partner for solutions and services from a single Canadian source, covering low vacuum, high vacuum and leak detection needs in all areas of the industry. We deliver best-in-class solutions tailored for semiconductor, analytics, research, and various other applications, and our Pfeiffer Vacuum product portfolio includes: A full range of hybrid and magnetically levitated turbopumps, Backing pumps, Leak detectors, Measurement and analysis devices, Vacuum components and Vacuum chambers and systems

Global one-stop supplier for vacuum solutions | Busch Group | Official Website

Contact: 
Mr. Siavash Asadollahi
Sales Manager, Scientific & Semi Markets
Email: siavash.asadollahi@busch.ca
Phone: 514 918 6899
Address: 1740 boulevard Lionel Bertrand, Boisbriand (QC) Quebec J7H1N7, Canada

MiTeGen

MiTeGen designs and manufactures innovative tools and instruments for cryo-EM, cryo-ET, MicroED, and crystallography. We provide high-quality solutions for sample preparation, handling, and storage, helping researchers worldwide improve workflows and solve structures more efficiently. Trusted by the scientific community, MiTeGen tools have been cited in over 7,400 scholarly papers. Discover how our expertise can advance your research at Mitegen.com.

Contact: Ben Apker or Joyce Frank

Email: support@mitegen.com | Tel: 1-607-266-8877

Address: 95 Brown Rd, MS 1034, Suite 124, Ithaca, NY 14850

Oxford Instruments

Oxford Instruments plc is a leading provider of high-technology tools and systems for research and industry, enabling the acceleration of breakthroughs that create a brighter future for our world.
With a global presence, we are committed to innovation and excellence, offering cutting-edge solutions that permit researchers and industry professionals to achieve innovations in their field.

Norcada

Norcada is a nano-MEMS and photonics product company with specialization in development and manufacturing of microscopy sample holders and vacuum compatible parts for in-situ, biomedical, and cryo microanalysis.

Norcada nano-MEMS products include thin film devices, MEMS heating, electrochemistry and liquid cells for electron and X-ray microscopy, as well as tomography holders and chips. Norcada is well known for offering standard or custom chips and holders for electron and X-ray microscopes.

BioImaging North America (BINA)

BioImaging North America (BINA) is a leading organization dedicated to connecting, empowering, and giving a unified voice to the bioimaging community across the globe.

Through engagement with academic and industry researchers, core facility professionals, and imaging scientists of all levels, BINA fosters collaboration and innovation in the field of bioimaging. BINA has been building an inclusive and supportive community where scientists can share knowledge, advance their skills, and succeed together. The organization is guided by its core values of Community, Inclusion, and Excellence, and operates across four main pillars: Interaction, Education, Advocacy, and Standardization. By promoting collaboration, supporting diversity, and advancing rigorous and reproducible science, BINA plays a central role in shaping the future of bioimaging research.

Membership is open to all scientists using imaging technologies, any type of organization (academic or commercial) or geographic location, offering opportunities to connect with peers, access educational resources, and participate in initiatives that drive scientific discovery.

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Centre for Structural Biology Research

The Centre de recherche en biologie structurale (CRBS) is a top-notch research centre in biophysics and structural biology for health. Its mission is to exploit the power of structural biology and biophysics to make breakthroughs in understanding disease, developing treatments, and advancing nucleic acid biomedical research. At the same time, the CRBS trains a new generation of structural biologists and biophysicists with outstanding expertise in cross-disciplinary approaches for biomedical research, allowing young scientists to develop and leverage skills in structural biology, structural modelling, and biophysics, for the broader biomedical research and health community. 

Contact: 
Email: csb.med@mcgill.ca

Address: 3649 Promenade Sir William Osler, Room 435, Montreal, QC Canada H3G 1Y6

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RQMEM

The RQMEM provides researchers in the field of material science with access to state-of-the-art electron microscopy equipment and technical expertise to advance knowledge and train highly qualified personnel. The RQMEM coordinates the equipment associated with the Network in many Québec Universities (Université de Sherbrooke, McGill, Polytechnique Montréal, Université De Montréal, Université Laval, Université Concordia, École De Technologie Supérieure) and ensures that members can use it to carry out research and innovation activities.

Contact: rqmem@usherbooke.ca

Check out our website: https://rqmem.recherche.usherbrooke.ca/

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Department of Bioengineering

Bioengineers apply quantitative engineering approaches to understand biology, and use this knowledge to build new biological systems. These twin aims are reflected in the interests and expertise of our faculty, staff, and students. As engineers, we also build things! We engineer cells to produce pharmacological compounds, vaccines, and biologic therapies. We design active materials following the blueprint provided by biology. We develop new ways to detect infection and cancer with unprecedented sensitivity. 

Department of Mining and Materials Engineering (MIME)

The Department of Mining and Materials Engineering (MIME) at McGill University is a leader in education and research focused on mining, metallurgy, and advanced materials. Its programs emphasize sustainable resource development, innovation, and hands‑on engineering experience through laboratory training, field activities, and industry‑connected projects.
With internationally recognized faculty and strong global partnerships, the department drives cutting‑edge research in mineral processing, extractive metallurgy, and functional materials. Its graduates are equipped to tackle major challenges in energy, infrastructure, critical minerals, and the transition to a more sustainable future.

McGill Materials Characterization (MMC)

McGill Materials Characterization (MMC) is a center of excellence dedicated to advanced materials characterization in the  Mining and Materials Engineering Department of McGill University. Equipped with state-of-the-art instrumentation and supported by highly qualified experts, MMC offers a professional, accessible, and fully compliant research environment. MMC plays a central role in the training and development of students, providing hands-on learning, technical guidance, and access to cutting-edge facilities essential to academic success. It actively supports professors and academic researchers by enabling high-quality, reliable characterization for fundamental and applied research. Through collaboration, mentorship, and service, MMC fosters innovation, strengthens research outcomes, and empowers the next generation of materials scientists and engineers.

Contact:  philippe.ouzilleau@mcgill.ca 

McGill Electron Microscopy Research Group (MEMRG)

Led by Professor Raynald Gauvin, a world-renowned expert in quantitative electron microscopy, the McGill Electron Microscopy Research Group (MEMRG) is an internationally recognized center for advanced materials characterization. Prof. Gauvin’s pioneering work in high-resolution electron microscopy, X-ray microanalysis, and Monte Carlo simulations forms the scientific foundation of the group. MEMRG places strong emphasis on the education and mentorship of Master’s and PhD students through close interaction with academic staff and hands-on access to state-of-the-art instrumentation. The group develops innovative nanoscale characterization methods applicable to metals, ceramics, polymers, nanomaterials, biomaterials, and biological systems. Through Prof. Gauvin’s leadership and extensive international collaborations, MEMRG contributes to cutting-edge research and the development of sustainable materials and technologies.

Contact: raynald.gauvin@mcgill.ca

www.memrg.com

McGill Global Engagement

As one of the most international universities in Canada, McGill unites over 150 countries on its downtown, Macdonald, and Outaouais campuses.

Global Engagement Strategic Mission

Continuing to strategically build on McGill’s global engagement is of critical importance for the University’s future. Global engagement offers the unique opportunity to build ties with peer institutions, increase developmental and exchange opportunities for McGill students, faculty and staff, support academics in securing funding for international initiatives, strengthen McGill’s global reputation, and advance McGill’s mission of service to the global community and the University’s role as a motor of social inclusion.

Contact: global.engagement@mcgill.ca