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Festschrift for Prof Paul Walther

Paul Walther, the Swiss former ETH scientist is renowned for his groundbreaking work in electron microscopy and imaging techniques. After a 46-year career, he retired in 2024, leaving a significant legacy in the field. Walther’s expertise covers methods such as cryo-FE-SEM, FIB-SEM, and STEM tomography, impacting research on cells, plants, and viruses. The Journal of Microscopy published a special Festschrift to honor Walther, highlighting his influence and innovations that continue to guide scientists around the world

Paul and a line from the most important fortune cookie of his life: ‘Don't loose your esteem for small things’. Image courtesy Paul Walther.
Paul and a line from the most important fortune cookie of his life: ‘Don't loose your esteem for small things’. Image courtesy Paul Walther.
Paul and a line from the most important fortune cookie of his life: ‘Don't loose your esteem for small things’. Image courtesy Paul Walther.

The entire text is available without subscription to the journal: https://doi.org/10.1111/jmi.70023

Read, C., & Neumann,U. (2025). Introduction to the Festschrift for PaulWalther. Journal of Microscopy, 299, 179–185.https://doi.org/10.1111/jmi.70023

Paul Walther (right) with Bruno Humbel (left) and Dani Studer (middle) in Rüdlingen, Switzerland, spring 1984. Photo courtesy Lisa Studer.
Paul Walther (right) with Bruno Humbel (left) and Dani Studer (middle) in Rüdlingen, Switzerland, spring 1984. Photo courtesy Lisa Studer.
Paul Walther (right) with Bruno Humbel (left) and Dani Studer (middle) in Rüdlingen, Switzerland, spring 1984. Photo courtesy Lisa Studer.
Paul Walther (right) with Bruno Humbel (left) and Dani Studer (middle) in Rüdlingen, Switzerland, spring 1984. Photo courtesy Lisa Studer.

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