Cryo-EM in enzymology and dynamics.

Area of Science:

• Chemistry
• Biochemistry
• Materials Science

Background:

• Pacifichem is a recurring joint congress of chemical societies from Pacific basin regions.
• The congress has been held every five years in Hawaii since 1984.
• It encompasses all major disciplines within the field of chemistry.

Purpose of the Study:

• To report on the proceedings of the Pacifichem 2025 congress.
• To highlight the inclusion of a new symposium on cryo-electron microscopy.
• To document the participation and scope of the cryo-electron microscopy session.

Main Methods:

• The congress took place from December 15-20, 2025.
• A dedicated symposium on cryo-electron microscopy was organized.
• The symposium included presentations from 36 speakers and a poster session.

Main Results:

• The Pacifichem 2025 congress successfully brought together chemists from Pacific basin regions.
• A new symposium on cryo-electron microscopy was introduced, indicating growing interest in the technique.
• The cryo-electron microscopy symposium featured significant scientific exchange with 36 speakers and a poster session.

Conclusions:

• The integration of cryo-electron microscopy into Pacifichem signifies its increasing importance in chemical research.
• Pacifichem 2025 served as a vital platform for disseminating the latest research across all chemical disciplines.
• The event fostered collaboration and knowledge sharing among scientists in the Pacific basin region.