Ken Downing, biophysicist senior scientist in the Molecular Biophysics & Integrated Bioimaging Division, has been honored as the recipient of the 2016 MSA Distinguished Scientist Award in the Biological Sciences. With the Distinguished Scientist Awards, the Microscopy Society of America (MSA) annually recognizes a preeminent senior scientist from each of the Biological and Physical Sciences who has a long-standing record of achievement during his or her career in the field of microscopy or microanalysis. Downing will be presented with the award at the Plenary Session of the Microscopy & Microanalysis 2016 Meeting on July 26, in Columbus, Ohio.

In 2010, Downing was elected MSA Fellow and recognized as a senior distinguished member of the society who has made significant contributions to the advancement of the field of microscopy through a combination of scientific achievement and service to the scientific community and the society itself.