英国,皇家显微镜学会,Royal Microscopy Society ,  

The Royal Microscopical Society (RMS) is an international scientific society for the promotion of microscopy. RMS draws members from all over the world and is dedicated to advancing science, developing careers and supporting wider understanding of science and microscopy through its Science and Society activities. In support of these aims, the RMS publishes the Journal of Microscopy and microscopy handbooks, as well as helping young scientists through bursaries. The RMS also serves the needs of its company members who represent the major manufacturers and suppliers of microscopes, equipment and services. In addition to this, the RMS is pursuing an initiative to encourage young microscope users who may go on to influence microscopy in the future.


The Royal Microscopical Society is - and always has been - at the forefront of new ideas and developments in microscopy and imaging.

It is the only truly international microscopical society, drawing distinguished members from all over the world. It also serves the needs of its company members who represent all the major manufacturers and suppliers of microscopes, equipment and services.

It is dedicated to advancing science, developing careers and supporting wider understanding of science and microscopy. Its Council of Trustees and members drive the direction of the Society and form its long-term strategy.

The Society publishes The Journal of Microscopy and a series of microscopy books, as well as helping young scientists through bursaries. In addition, the Society pursues initiatives to encourage young microscopists who may go on to influence our future.

The Society is incorporated by Royal Charter which, along with the By-laws, are its governing documents.

The RMS is a member of:
- the Foundation for Science and Technology
- the Society for Biology
- the International Federation of Societies for Microscopy
- the European Microscopy Society