Connecting, engaging and nurturing EMBL’s global community of current and former scientists, technicians, communicators and administrators
The EMBL Alumni Relations programme is built to advance EMBL and the relevance of life science research in the scientific community and society at large, by fostering connections between the laboratory, its member states, current EMBL staff, EMBL alumni, and the public.
From growing up enjoying the nature around him, Toby Gibson led his career towards computational biology where he collaborated with Des Higgins and Julie Thompson to develop the groundbreaking Clustal W bioinformatics tool that became the focus of one of the most cited scientific papers of all time
On Friday, 22nd March, EMBL Heidelberg hosted the annual alumni Retirees' Afternoon, welcoming back a host of EMBL retirees and pensioners to mark 50 years of EMBL.
During a visit by high-level representatives of EMBL’s member state Malta, the honourable delegation allowed us a peek behind the scenes of their scientific and institutional collaborations, sharing memories and aspirations for future cooperation with EMBL
Two former EMBL scientists have been recognised for their outstanding contributions to research and leadership capabilities in the fields of evolutionary cell biology and molecular medicine.
A generous contribution helped set up a fund that assists EMBL PhD students in navigating challenging life circumstances and taking advantage of professional development opportunities.
From leading EMBL’s developmental biology research unit to setting new directions for the organisation’s training offerings, Anne Ephrussi has made an indelible mark on European life sciences
EMBL’s tradition of curiosity-driven research, its links to many scientific disciplines, and its tradition of collaborative discovery provide the perfect combination to address global challenges, including climate change and biodiversity loss.