Mortimer Abramowitz Gallery of Photomicrography

Mortimer Abramowitz, a renowned microscopist and photomicrographer, received the New York Microscopical Society (NYMS) Ernst Abbe Memorial Award in 2002. Although currently a consultant with Olympus America, microscopy was originally a hobby for Abramowitz. For many years he held various positions in New York public schools, beginning as teacher, then becoming principal, and finally acting as Superintendent. However, he was simultaneously an active member of the NYMS, becoming a Fellow in 1970. Microscopy eventually became his career when he joined Olympus in 1982. Since then, Abramowitz has penned numerous articles and books on microscopy and has received several awards, both for his contributions to the field and for his stunning photomicrographs.