We are excited to invite you to the King’s Single Molecule Localisation Microscopy (SMLM) Symposium, a three-day event exploring the latest in single molecule localisation microscopy.

The symposium features a diverse and comprehensive program including renowned speakers, industry tech talks, and hands-on sessions focused on both instrumentation and data analysis. Participants will gain in-depth insights into the SMLM landscape — from sample preparation and imaging to analysis and interpretation, covering techniques such as STORM, PALM and DNA-PAINT.

Whether you are new to SMLM or looking to expand your expertise, the symposium will offer valuable content spanning foundational principles, cutting-edge techniques and novel applications. It is design for researchers at all levels and across all sectors, including students, postdocs, early career researchers, principal investigators, core facility staff, and industry professionals.

Complementing the scientific and hands-on sessions, attendees will have the opportunity to test their own samples, and connect with fellow researchers, industry partners and SMLM enthusiasts through dedicated networking events.

Running from 26-28 November 2025, the symposium is brought to you by the Imaging Core Facilities at King’s College London- the Microscopy Innovation Centre, the Nikon Imaging Centre, the Wohl Cellular Imaging Centre and the Image Analysis Nexus- in collaboration with our industry partners Nikon UK and Abbelight.

We look forward to welcoming you to this exciting event!

Click the link below to explore the full symposium programme:

SMLM Symposium programme

Early bird registration closes on 26 October 2025.

Please follow the appropriate link below to access registration details and confirm your place:

• External participants (academic and industry)
• King's staff and students 

Dr Sabrina Simoncelli - Associate Professor in Nanoscale Technology - University College London, Dept. of Chemistry and London Centre for Nanotechnology, London, United Kingdom 

Prof Dylan M Owen - Professor of Immunology and Immunotherapy, Department of Immunology and Immunotherapy, University of Birmingham

Dr Susan Cox - Reader in Cell Biophysics - Randall Centre for Cell & Molecular Biophysics, King’s College London 

Prof Juan Burrone - Professor of Development Neurophysiology- Centre for Developmental Neurobiology, King’s College London 

Prof Jerzy Dobrucki - Professor of Biophysics- Head of the Department of Cell Biophysics- Faculty of Biochemistry, Biophysics and Biotechnology- Jagiellonian University, Kraków, Poland

Dr Nathalie Meola-Higgs - Senior Research Associate, Developmental Neurobiology, King’s College London

Dr Robert Tetley - Advanced Imaging Specialist, Nikon UK

Dr Benjamin Compans - Customer Success Manager, Abbelight 

Thank you to Nikon and Abbelight for their support and contribution to create an engaging programme.

We gratefully acknowledge the support of our sponsors, whose contributions help make this symposium possible.

Become a Sponsor

We are currently welcoming sponsorships for this event. Partnering with us offers a unique opportunity to connect with the vibrant SMLM community and showcase your company's commitment to research and innovation.

To learn more about sponsorship opportunities and discuss available packages, please contact Dr. Fadwa Joud fadwa.joud@kcl.ac.uk

Symposium Chair

Dr Fadwa Joud - Associate Director Innovation & Business Development, Imaging Core Facilities, Research Platforms, KCL

Technical Facility Managers

Dr Andreas Boden - Microscopy Innovation Centre Manager, Research Platforms, KCL

Dr Dylan Herzog - Nikon Imaging Centre Manager, Research Platforms, KCL

Dr George Chennell - Wohl Cellular Imaging Centre Manager, KCL

Operations & Engagement

Alejandra Carbajal - Business Systems and Engagement Coordinator, Core Facilities, Research Platforms, KCL

Amy Griffin - Business Delivery Manager, Core Facilities, Research Platforms, KCL