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EMBL is Europe’s life sciences laboratory

Research

EMBL performs fundamental research in molecular biology

Services

Powering world-class research through tools, data, and facilities

Training

Investing in people and developing the scientists of tomorrow

Conferences & Courses

Scientific courses, workshops and conferences

Sites

Barcelona

At EMBL Barcelona we study how tissues and organs develop and function in health and disease

Grenoble

EMBL's site in France is specialised in Structural Biology research, instrumentation development and services

Hamburg

EMBL Hamburg carries out research in structural and infection biology and provides related services

Heidelberg

EMBL’s headquarters and host to five research units and scientific core facilities

Hinxton

EMBL-EBI provides open data resources that enable discovery, and performs research in Computational Biology

Rome

EMBL’s site in Italy is a centre for research in Epigenetics and Neurobiology

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Services and facilities

Powering world-class research with tools, data, and facilities.

Careers and jobs

Opportunities from across EMBL's six sites.

Science Education and Public Engagement

Inspiring programmes for schools, teachers, young learners and the public.

Alumni

Connect with EMBL’s global community and discover resources and opportunities.

EMBL International PhD Programme

The best starting platform for a successful career in science.

Industry relations

EMBL builds mutually beneficial relationships with industry leaders.

International Relations

Fostering close relations and dialogue with scientific communities and government.

Contact us

How to reach EMBL's six sites by phone, email or person.