Search
Celebrating contributions from women in electron microscopy
We are proud to support scientists from diverse backgrounds and specializations to generate new ideas, perspectives, and innovation in electron microscopy. We are committed to fostering the advancement of women and building a corporate culture in which female employees are valued, developed, retained, and promoted globally. We celebrate the contributions of our female employees in all sectors of the business, as well as those in the wider scientific community, and we are delighted to share their stories on this page.
The Women in Electron Microscopy initiative embodies these aims and brings the electron microscopy community together to address the unique challenges women in science face. It also provides networking opportunities to encourage more retention and participation. (Microscopy and Microanalysis 31: 20-23, 2025).
Life at Thermo Fisher Scientific
We’re committed to empowering the next generation of microscopy professionals. Our goal is to foster a strong, diverse community of microscopy experts who will drive scientific discoveries forward. Learn about working at Thermo Fisher Scientific from a few of our female colleagues.
"I am fortunate to have found what still feels like the perfect job here. I get to fully utilize and share my expertise in image segmentation with the scientific community while I am also supported in developing new skillsets. I feel very supported no matter what direction I choose to take my career in and excited at the possibilities that exist for me to set my sights on career-wise."
Jessica Heebner
Scientist, Field Applications
“I have always been more interested in electron microscopy technology than in research itself, which led me from academia to industry. At Thermo Fisher, I have the opportunity to be part of groundbreaking innovations in R&D labs. I enjoy solving the urgent problems faced by our life science customers. Together with colleagues, we develop and bring new products to market, helping to advance structural biology research and drug development.”
Natalya Dudkina
Applications Validations Manager
Meet the life science microscopists
Women have always played an important role in the history of electron microscopy, contributing to the understanding of biology and the discovery of new therapeutics with the results of their imaging studies. We are proud to celebrate the current generation of key opinion leaders who are driving innovation and discovery in the field.
Resources
We strive not just to celebrate women but to promote and support them in the electron microscopy community. To this end, we offer a collated range of resources that support women in furthering their careers. We hope to promote their research and to offer opportunities to celebrate their achievements. By providing this platform for these valuable resources, we aim to help further the careers of the next generation of female scientists.
Find a speaker for your event:
Apply for fellowships funding*:
Nominate someone for an award:
* We cannot guarantee the accuracy of information found at external links. For the most up-to-date information, please carefully read the information found at the source sites. Additionally, please be aware that this list is not exhaustive; we have provided just a few exciting examples.