As a relatively recent convert to the field of microcirculation, this
was my first time at a BMS meeting, and it was a very positive experience
indeed; I learned a huge amount during the oral sessions, not only about
current understanding of the microvasculature in health and disease, but also
about the types of techniques that can be used to study it. The models
presented by Dr Pooneh Bagher and Professor Sussan Nourshargh were particularly
exciting, and I left feeling inspired to extend my forays into microcirculatory
research.
The Bristol University/BMS team were immensely friendly and welcoming,
and I thought the meeting was very engaging and well run; smaller and more
focused conferences have always appealed to me. The conference dinner was a
particular highlight, with a great atmosphere and very impressive venue. I also
found the exhibitor workshops very useful, and was fortunate to be able to chat
at length with a representative of Moor Instruments, who gave me numerous ideas
for further refinement of my model.
I was delighted to win the Moor Instruments Technology Prize, and am
very grateful to have been given the opportunity to share my research and gain
valuable feedback from conference attendees. I will definitely continue to
attend BMS events in the future.
Claire is currently doing PhD
with Dr Manasi Nandi and Professor Sue Brain in Cardiovascular Science at Kings
College London.
