
Research
From genes to whole organisms, from chemistry to computational biology, EMBL's diverse research programme is pushing the limits of biological knowledge
EMBL is Europe’s leading life sciences laboratory
We train students and scientists to perform world-class biological research, and we provide state-of-the-art technologies for a wide range of scientific and experimental services. Some 1800 people working at six sites throughout Europe produce more than 800 publications per year, and run events and conferences at the cutting edge of biological research. EMBL seeks to better understand the molecular basis of life. In the process, we’re changing European science.
EMBL was set up to promote molecular biology across Europe, and to create a centre of excellence for training Europe's leading young molecular biologists. To accomplish this, EMBL pursues five missions:
EMBL has developed an integrative, interdisciplinary structure to study and understand biological phenomena in their full complexity.
Core facilities provide space and equipment for physical experiments, while digital services such as molecular databases serve millions of users each year.
To push the boundaries of biological knowledge, EMBL scientists invent new tools and techniques, and engage in technology transfer.
EMBL’s multifaceted training programme covers students at all levels from high school to postdocs, as well as professional development for scientists.
EMBL works to establish links and initiate collaborative projects between scientists in Europe and the wider world.
From genes to whole organisms, from chemistry to computational biology, EMBL's diverse research programme is pushing the limits of biological knowledge
EMBL’s core facilities provide physical experimental services for researchers, and EMBL-EBI maintains the world’s most comprehensive range of molecular data resources
Every year at its headquarters in Heidelberg, Germany, EMBL hosts dozens of international conferences on topics in molecular biology
EMBL runs a range of practical and theory courses on various aspects of molecular biology, including statistics, software, and laboratory techniques
Talks by renowned scientists, engineers, and policy makers are a part of daily life across EMBL’s six European sites
EMBL’s technology portfolio includes enabling technologies, scientific instruments, molecular tools and techniques, software, and databases
At EMBL Barcelona, we study how tissues and organs develop and function in health and disease
EMBL's site in France is specialised in Structural Biology research, instrumentation development and services
EMBL Hamburg carries out research in structural and infection biology and provides related services
EMBL’s headquarters and host to five research units and scientific core facilities
EMBL-EBI provides open data resources that enable discovery, and performs research in Computational Biology
EMBL’s site in Italy is a centre for research in Epigenetics and Neurobiology
Innovation in the life sciences is rooted in fundamental research. Today’s technology and improved living conditions are the fruits of our past investments in science. By supporting EMBL research with your philanthropic contribution, you are enabling progress in its purest form.
The EMBL Alumni Relations programme fosters connections between the laboratory, its member states, current EMBL staff, EMBL alumni, and the public.