Scientists to set up in the Czech Republic, Poland and Portugal
Heidelberg, Germany, 9 December 2009 – The European Molecular Biology Organization (EMBO) has identified five young life scientists to receive EMBO Installation Grants, a scheme that aims to strengthen science in selected European states investing in their research infrastructures. The grants will help five scientists to relocate and set up their laboratories in the Czech Republic, Poland and Portugal. ...more
EMBO appoints Bernd Pulverer as Head of Scientific Publication
Heidelberg, 19 November 2009 – The European Molecular Biology Organization (EMBO) today announced the appointment of Bernd Pulverer, PhD as Head of Scientific Publication. Pulverer will lead the development and execution of publication strategy in support of the organization's peerreviewed research journals. ...more
EMBO recognizes talented young group leaders in Europe
Heidelberg, 4 November 2009 – The European Molecular Biology Organization (EMBO) announced today this year’s selection of 17 of Europe’s most talented young researchers as EMBO Young Investigators. Set up ten years ago, the programme identifies some of Europe’s most promising and creative young life scientists. ...more
EMBO welcomes 66 leading life scientists as members
Heidelberg, 19 October 2009 – The European Molecular Biology Organization (EMBO) today announced the election of 66 leading life scientists to its membership. Sixty of the recognized researchers are based in Europe and neighbouring countries, while six distinguished scientists from Australia, Japan and the US receive the honour of associate membership. ...more
Maria Leptin appointed next Director of EMBO
Cologne geneticist to take over from current Director Hermann Bujard from January 2010
Heidelberg, Germany, 30 September 2009 – The European Molecular Biology Organization (EMBO) today announced the appointment of Professor Maria Leptin as the next EMBO Director from 1 January 2010. ...more
Top life scientists to speak at annual European conference – The EMBO Meeting 2009
29 August to 1 September, Amsterdam RAI convention centre
Amsterdam, The Netherlands, 27 August 2009 – The EMBO Meeting 2009 
, the first annual life science conference organized by the European Molecular Biology Organization (EMBO), opens its doors to scientists from all over the world this weekend in Amsterdam. ...more
EMBO pioneers pension plan for internationally mobile post doctoral researchers
Attractive financial package encourages early start of individual pension schemes
Heidelberg, Germany, 6 August 2009 - The European Molecular Biology Organization (EMBO) announced today the introduction of a new private pension plan for EMBO Fellows. The plan offers a benefit package that optimally suits the needs of highly mobile scientists....more
Lisbon researcher gets set-up grant
EMBO Installation Grant provides Lars Jansen with funding & support
Heidelberg, Germany, 23 July 2009 - Lars Jansen from the Instituto Gulbenkian de Ciência (Gulbenkian Institute for Science) in Oeiras, near Lisbon, is the recipient of an EMBO Installation Grant assisting him to establish a new research group in Portugal. ...more
Olivier Voinnet awarded 2009 EMBO Gold Medal
French researcher establishes RNA silencing as new field of plant biology
Heidelberg, Germany, 22 April 2009 - Olivier Voinnet from the CNRS Institute of Plant Molecular Biology in Strasbourg, France, is awarded the 2009 EMBO Gold Medal. ...more
Howy Jacobs appointed as Senior Editor of EMBO reports
Heidelberg, Germany, 31 March 2009 - The European Molecular Biology Organization (EMBO) announces the appointment of Howy Jacobs as Senior Editor of EMBO reports (www.emboreports.org). ...more
Call for Abstracts and Registration for The EMBO Meeting 2009
- Leading researchers to speak in scientific programme
- 25 April deadline: abstract submission AND discounted early registration
- Onsite childcare available for delegates with young families
Heidelberg, Germany, 25 March 2009 - More than 120 researchers will speak at The EMBO Meeting 2009 – the first annual life sciences conference to be organized by the European Molecular Biology Organization (EMBO) and held in Amsterdam from 29 August to 1 September 2009. ...more
Structural biologist recognized for research on molecular motor structure and function
Anne Houdusse to receive 2009 FEBS/EMBO Women in Science Award
Heidelberg, Germany, 17 February 2009 - The European Molecular Biology Organization (EMBO) and the Federation of European Biochemical Societies (FEBS) announced Anne Houdusse, head of the Structural Motility Team, CNRS/Institute Curie, Paris, France, as the winner of the FEBS/EMBO Women in Science Award for 2009. ...more
