EMBO[1] stands for excellence in the life sciences. The EMBO mission is to enable the best science by supporting talented researchers, stimulating scientific exchange and advancing policies for a world-class European research environment.
EMBO is an organization of leading life scientist members that fosters new generations of researchers to produce world-class scientific results. Through the expertise and insight of these members, EMBO aims to help create a Europe where top-level life science research thrives. Since 1964, scientists have been elected annually as members of EMBO[2] based on excellence in research. There are about 1500 EMBO members today, fifty-seven of whom have received the Nobel Prize. Election to EMBO membership is recognition of the commitment to research excellence and outstanding achievements made by a life scientist. The annual nominations and elections ensure that the membership remains at the forefront of contemporary life science research. The members form a community of research excellence across Europe. EMBO is also founding member of the Initiative for Science in Europe.
The current EMBO Director is Professor Maria Leptin,[3][4] a developmental biologist at the University of Cologne, Germany.
EMBO stimulates scientific exchange. Courses, workshops, conferences and scientific journals disseminate the latest research and offer training in cutting-edge techniques to main high standards of excellence in research practice.
Biannual selection by a committee of EMBO Members ensures the consistent high quality and novelty of EMBO-funded courses, workshops, symposia and conference series. With over 80 meetings attracting more than 6,000 participants every year, EMBO offers the largest number of scientific training events in Europe.
EMBO publishes four peer-reviewed journals: The EMBO Journal, EMBO Reports, Molecular Systems Biology and EMBO Molecular Medicine.[5] These span a broad spectrum of molecular biology topics and reflect how science is changing the world.
EMBO promotes Europe as an attractive research location to foreign researchers, and increases awareness of options for research and training in the life sciences in Europe. This strengthens ties with scientific communities worldwide.
An annual forum for scientific exchange, The EMBO Meeting exposes participants to new perspectives on topics covering the entire range of the life sciences. It encourages them to look beyond the boundaries of their own fields and aims to foster cross-disciplinary approaches to research.
Annually awarded, the EMBO Gold Medal recognises significant contributions of European researchers to the advancement of science.
EMBO Gold Medal Holders
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