Exploring humanity’s shared history through paleogenetics
Svante Pääbo, Nobel laureate and 2026 EMBL Kafatos Lecturer, discusses what his research reveals about the origins of Homo sapiens.
Author: Tom Furnival-Adams
Four decades of discovery at EMBL
2026 Lennart Philipson Award recipient Stephen Cusack reflects on his 46 years at EMBL Grenoble and how his work in and out of the laboratory has shaped structural biology.
What I’ve Learned: Christoph Müller
Exploring the structure and function of a structural biologist.
Dame Janet Thornton awarded Royal Society’s Croonian Medal and Lecture
The award recognises the central role of big data and bioinformatics in the life sciences.
The John Kendrew Award: a Legacy of Scientific Excellence
For almost two decades, the EMBL Alumni John Kendrew Award has celebrated scientists and communicators who demonstrate that scientific excellence extends beyond discovery alone.
In pictures: Summer highlights from across EMBL
Summer is a social time across EMBL, bringing together current and former members of the community to celebrate science and connect with colleagues.
A journey through the microbiome, shaped by growth and support
EMBL alumna Lisa Maier, recipient of the 2026 John Kendrew Award, discusses her scientific achievements, the importance of science engagement, and how she carries on the ‘EMBL spirit’.
Cath Brooksbank: What I’ve learned
After building one of the world’s leading bioinformatics training programmes, Cath Brooksbank reflects on the importance of trust, and how to never lose your enthusiasm for science
Help complete the picture of EMBL alumni impact
To build the fullest possible picture of how EMBL alumni continue to shape science, innovation and society around the world, we need to hear from more members of our community.
EMBL alumnus named on Forbes 30 Under 30 list
Donnacha Fitzgerald, founder of Origenity and former EMBL postdoc, recognised for his work applying AI to engineer cells for healthcare