Notes on MicroCirc2012 by BMS President

A series of posts from the MicroCirc2012 conference at Keble College Oxford, 4-6 July, co-organized by the British Microcirculation Society and the US Microcirculatory Society.

BMS President Stuart Egginton's post-meeting blog:

BMS President Stuart Egginton

I would like to say a big ‘thank you’ to all whose strenuous efforts ensured that this year’s joint meeting between the BMS and MCS was such a success. In particular, Chris Garland and his team are to be congratulated on organising an excellent scientific programme and great social events in such a lovely setting. 

It was very pleasing to see record numbers of attendees, posters and exhibitors – all very positive signs for the future of our discipline. We greatly appreciate the support of MCS officers in promoting closer links between our societies, and it was highly appropriate that we were able to celebrate adopting a common journal (with the enthusiastic support of both memberships) in this manner. 

A special issue of Microcirculation to celebrate this will appear shortly. Of course we can’t stand still, and many interesting discussions were had about possible ways forward and new ventures, and thanks to Donald Singer we had interviews with plenary lecturers posted on the web during the meeting (hopefully the first wave of an enhanced public image for the society). Watch this space for more news!