{"id":36665,"date":"2024-04-22T12:02:47","date_gmt":"2024-04-22T12:02:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.embl.org\/about\/info\/annual-report\/?page_id=36665"},"modified":"2025-06-26T08:28:26","modified_gmt":"2025-06-26T08:28:26","slug":"ar2023","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.embl.org\/about\/info\/annual-report\/ar2023","title":{"rendered":"2023"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n  <style>\n    #top.vf-hero {\n              --vf-hero--bg-image: url('https:\/\/www.embl.org\/about\/info\/annual-report\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/20240502_Hero-Banner-scaled.jpg');\n            }\n\n  <\/style>\n<section id=\"top\" class=\"vf-hero | vf-u-fullbleed  | vf-u-margin__bottom--0\">\n  <div class=\"vf-hero__content | vf-box | vf-stack vf-stack--400\">\n        <h1 class=\"vf-hero__heading\">\n              Annual Report 2023          <\/h1>\n\n        <p class=\"vf-hero__subheading\">A year of exceptional life science research, services, training, industry collaboration, and integration of European life science research<\/p>\n    \n    \n      <\/div>\n<\/section>\n<!--\/vf-hero-->\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"vf-grid | vf-grid__col-1\"><div><!--[vf\/content]-->\n<div class=\"vf-content\">\n\n<nav class=\"vf-navigation vf-navigation--main | vf-cluster | vf-u-padding__top--0\" style=\"margin-bottom: 1rem !important;\">\n  <ul class=\"vf-navigation__list | vf-list | vf-cluster__inner\">\n<li id=\"menu-item-38212\" class=\"vf-navigation__item vf-navigation__item vf-navigation__item vf-navigation__item vf-navigation__item\"><a href=\"\/about\/info\/annual-report\/ar2023\/\" class=\"vf-navigation__link\" aria-current=\"page\">Home<\/a><\/li>\n<li id=\"menu-item-38206\" class=\"vf-navigation__item vf-navigation__item vf-navigation__item vf-navigation__item vf-navigation__item\"><a href=\"\/about\/info\/annual-report\/ar2023\/research\" class=\"vf-navigation__link\">Research<\/a><\/li>\n<li id=\"menu-item-38207\" class=\"vf-navigation__item vf-navigation__item vf-navigation__item vf-navigation__item vf-navigation__item\"><a href=\"\/about\/info\/annual-report\/ar2023\/services\" class=\"vf-navigation__link\">Services<\/a><\/li>\n<li id=\"menu-item-38208\" class=\"vf-navigation__item vf-navigation__item vf-navigation__item vf-navigation__item vf-navigation__item\"><a href=\"\/about\/info\/annual-report\/ar2023\/training\" class=\"vf-navigation__link\">Training<\/a><\/li>\n<li id=\"menu-item-38204\" class=\"vf-navigation__item vf-navigation__item vf-navigation__item vf-navigation__item vf-navigation__item\"><a href=\"\/about\/info\/annual-report\/ar2023\/innovation-translation\" class=\"vf-navigation__link\">Innovation &#038; Translation<\/a><\/li>\n<li id=\"menu-item-38205\" class=\"vf-navigation__item vf-navigation__item vf-navigation__item vf-navigation__item vf-navigation__item\"><a href=\"\/about\/info\/annual-report\/ar2023\/integrating-european-life-sciences\" class=\"vf-navigation__link\">Integrating European Life Sciences<\/a><\/li>\n<li id=\"menu-item-38209\" class=\"vf-navigation__item vf-navigation__item vf-navigation__item vf-navigation__item vf-navigation__item\"><a href=\"\/about\/info\/annual-report\/ar2023\/people-processes-places\" class=\"vf-navigation__link\">People, Processes, Places<\/a><\/li>\n  <\/ul>\n<\/nav>\n<style>\n.vf-grid__col-1 {\n  margin-top: 1rem !important;\n}\n<\/style>\n\n<script>\n  document.addEventListener(\"DOMContentLoaded\", function () {\n    const currentPath = window.location.pathname.replace(\/\\\/$\/, ''); \/\/ Remove trailing slash\n    const navLinks = document.querySelectorAll('.vf-navigation__link');\n\n    let bestMatch = null;\n    let bestMatchLength = -1;\n\n    navLinks.forEach(link => {\n      const linkPath = link.getAttribute('href').replace(\/\\\/$\/, ''); 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Together, they supported this endeavour, and the institute that sprung up from this union likewise yielded benefits for all. Over the years, the number of member states has grown, as have the partners that expand what EMBL can do. When I look back on 2023, the basis of so much of what we have accomplished comes down to the extraordinary cooperation both within EMBL, and outside it with our member states, alumni, donors, and a huge network of collaborators around the world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:400\">&#8220;Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much.&#8221;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>From Helen Keller, the noted disability rights advocate, these words still ring true, especially at EMBL. Partnership and collaboration expands what we do collectively, but also individually. And it\u2019s not just about swapping skill sets. Our perspective expands too. Partnerships multiply our capacity with mutual benefits for one another but also for scientific quests that go far beyond our own work as we build tools that help others. Our partners <em>do <\/em>allow us to do much more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This past year, Latvia and Estonia formally joined us as member states. Scientific partners such as Latvia\u2019s Biomedical Research and Study Centre and the University of Tartu in Estonia will only serve to make EMBL stronger. Likewise, Serbia became our latest prospect member state, and we look forward to exploring this relationship and sharing knowledge and expertise with its scientific organisations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.embl.org\/about\/info\/annual-report\/ar2023\/foreword\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Read the full foreword here<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div><!--[vf\/content]-->\n<div class=\"vf-content\">\n\n<figure class=\"vf-figure wp-block-image size-full is-style-default\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"786\" height=\"540\" class=\"vf-figure__image\" src=\"https:\/\/www.embl.org\/about\/info\/annual-report\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/EH_080322_09_crop.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-38425\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.embl.org\/about\/info\/annual-report\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/EH_080322_09_crop.jpg 786w, https:\/\/www.embl.org\/about\/info\/annual-report\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/EH_080322_09_crop-300x206.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.embl.org\/about\/info\/annual-report\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/EH_080322_09_crop-768x528.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 786px) 100vw, 786px\" \/><figcaption class=\"vf-figure__caption\">Edith Heard EMBL Director General<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.embl.org\/documents\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/2023_EMBL_AR_PDF_Digital.pdf\" target=\"\">\n    <button class=\"vf-button vf-button--primary\">\n        Download 2023 EMBL Annual Report Summary (English)    <\/button>\n<\/a>\n<!--\/vf-button-->\n\n\n\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.embl.org\/documents\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/2023_EMBL_AR_PDF_French_Digital.pdf\" target=\"\">\n    <button class=\"vf-button vf-button--primary\">\n        Download 2023 EMBL Annual Report Summary (French)    <\/button>\n<\/a>\n<!--\/vf-button-->\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"vf-divider\">\n\n\n\n<div class=\"vf-grid | vf-grid__col-6\"><div><!--[vf\/content]-->\n<div class=\"vf-content\">\n\n<article class=\"vf-profile vf-profile--very-easy vf-profile--large vf-profile--inline | vf-u-margin__bottom--400\">\n\n    <img decoding=\"async\" width=\"160\" height=\"160\" src=\"https:\/\/www.embl.org\/about\/info\/annual-report\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Marc-Lemai\u0302tre.jpg\" class=\"vf-profile__image\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" itemprop=\"image\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.embl.org\/about\/info\/annual-report\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Marc-Lemai\u0302tre.jpg 160w, https:\/\/www.embl.org\/about\/info\/annual-report\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Marc-Lemai\u0302tre-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 160px) 100vw, 160px\" \/>\n    <h3 class=\"vf-profile__title\" >\n                                <\/h3>\n    \n    \n    \n      \n\n    \n<\/article>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"vf-grid__col--span-5\"><!--[vf\/content]-->\n<div class=\"vf-content\">\n\n<p class=\"vf-text--body vf-text-body--1\" style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:300\"><em>\u201cEMBL\u2019s broad range of expertise, infrastructures, and capacities \u2013 in biology, high-performance computing, data analysis \u2013 can contribute to a broad range of current European research and innovation priorities. Access to these intergovernmental facilities is vital for European researchers and innovators.\u201d <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"vf-text--body vf-text-body--4\"><meta charset=\"utf-8\">\u2013 Marc Lema\u00eetre, Director-General for Research and Innovation, European Commission<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n  <style>\n    #research.vf-hero {\n              --vf-hero--bg-image: url('https:\/\/www.embl.org\/about\/info\/annual-report\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/20240430_Hero-Banners_Research-scaled.jpg');\n            }\n\n  <\/style>\n<section id=\"research\" class=\"vf-hero | vf-u-fullbleed | vf-hero--800 | vf-u-margin__bottom--0\">\n  <div class=\"vf-hero__content | vf-box | vf-stack vf-stack--400\">\n        <h1 class=\"vf-hero__heading\">\n            <a class=\"vf-hero__heading_link | heading_link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.embl.org\/about\/info\/annual-report\/ar2023\/research\">         Mission 1: Research        \n      <\/a>\n          <\/h1>\n\n    \n    \n      <\/div>\n<\/section>\n<!--\/vf-hero-->\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"vf-grid | vf-grid__col-3\"><div class=\"vf-grid__col--span-2\"><!--[vf\/content]-->\n<div class=\"vf-content\">\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>To perform fundamental research<\/strong> in molecular biology<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>EMBL\u2019s research aims to further  advance our understanding of the molecular basis of life in context.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These scientific pursuits explore the basis of life at a molecular level and within the context of different environments. Seven research themes \u2013  molecular building blocks, multicellular dynamics, microbial ecosystems, infection biology, human ecosystems, planetary biology, and theory \u2013  offered significant, diverse findings and milestones in 2023.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div><!--[vf\/content]-->\n<div class=\"vf-content\">\n\n<p class=\"vf-text--body vf-text-body--2\" style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:300\"><em>\u201cWe as bioinformaticians learned a lot from the COVID-19 pandemic, but we also need to think about the future and how we can be better prepared.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"vf-grid | vf-grid__col-6\"><div><!--[vf\/content]-->\n<div class=\"vf-content\">\n\n<article class=\"vf-profile vf-profile--very-easy vf-profile--large vf-profile--inline | vf-u-margin__bottom--400\">\n\n    <img decoding=\"async\" width=\"220\" height=\"220\" src=\"https:\/\/www.embl.org\/about\/info\/annual-report\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Nick-Goldman.jpeg\" class=\"vf-profile__image\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" itemprop=\"image\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.embl.org\/about\/info\/annual-report\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Nick-Goldman.jpeg 220w, https:\/\/www.embl.org\/about\/info\/annual-report\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Nick-Goldman-150x150.jpeg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 220px) 100vw, 220px\" \/>\n    <h3 class=\"vf-profile__title\" >\n                                <\/h3>\n    \n    \n    \n      \n\n    \n<\/article>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"vf-grid__col--span-5\"><!--[vf\/content]-->\n<div class=\"vf-content\">\n\n<p class=\"vf-text--body vf-text-body--4\">\u2013 Nick Goldman, EMBL-EBI Group Leader<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n  <style>\n    #services.vf-hero {\n              --vf-hero--bg-image: url('https:\/\/www.embl.org\/about\/info\/annual-report\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/20240430_Hero-Banners_Services-scaled.jpg');\n            }\n\n  <\/style>\n<section id=\"services\" class=\"vf-hero | vf-u-fullbleed | vf-hero--800 | vf-u-margin__bottom--0\">\n  <div class=\"vf-hero__content | vf-box | vf-stack vf-stack--400\">\n        <h1 class=\"vf-hero__heading\">\n            <a class=\"vf-hero__heading_link | heading_link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.embl.org\/about\/info\/annual-report\/ar2023\/services\">         Mission 2: Services        \n      <\/a>\n          <\/h1>\n\n    \n    \n      <\/div>\n<\/section>\n<!--\/vf-hero-->\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"vf-grid | vf-grid__col-3\"><div class=\"vf-grid__col--span-2\"><!--[vf\/content]-->\n<div class=\"vf-content\">\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">To offer vital services to scientists in the member states and beyond<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>EMBL\u2019s scientific services encompass over 40 bioinformatics and data resources and over 20 experimental services in structural biology, imaging, genomics, proteomics, metabolomics, <em>in vivo<\/em> gene editing, chemical biology, and mobile labs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Each year, EMBL researchers find new ways to improve both the technological offerings to users, as well as the way service is provided, such as its open access to an impressive array of bioinformatic tools. The year 2023 was no exception in its experimental services and facilities as well as its molecular data services.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div><!--[vf\/content]-->\n<div class=\"vf-content\">\n\n<p class=\"vf-text--body vf-text-body--2\" style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:300\"><em>\u201cWe have shown the potential of using the gut microbiome to investigate more sustainable and cost-effective animal feeds, and we hope other researchers and companies will continue this work worldwide&#8230;and companies will continue this work worldwide using the HoloFood Portal<\/em>.<em>\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"vf-grid | vf-grid__col-6\"><div><!--[vf\/content]-->\n<div class=\"vf-content\">\n\n<article class=\"vf-profile vf-profile--very-easy vf-profile--large vf-profile--inline | vf-u-margin__bottom--400\">\n\n    <img decoding=\"async\" width=\"220\" height=\"220\" src=\"https:\/\/www.embl.org\/about\/info\/annual-report\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Varsha-Kale.jpeg\" class=\"vf-profile__image\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" itemprop=\"image\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.embl.org\/about\/info\/annual-report\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Varsha-Kale.jpeg 220w, https:\/\/www.embl.org\/about\/info\/annual-report\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Varsha-Kale-150x150.jpeg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 220px) 100vw, 220px\" \/>\n    <h3 class=\"vf-profile__title\" >\n                                <\/h3>\n    \n    \n    \n      \n\n    \n<\/article>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"vf-grid__col--span-5\"><!--[vf\/content]-->\n<div class=\"vf-content\">\n\n<p class=\"vf-text--body vf-text-body--4\"><meta charset=\"utf-8\">\u2014 Varsha Kale, Senior Bioinformatician at EMBL-EBI<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n  <style>\n    #training.vf-hero {\n              --vf-hero--bg-image: url('https:\/\/www.embl.org\/about\/info\/annual-report\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/20240430_Hero-Banners_Training-scaled.jpg');\n            }\n\n  <\/style>\n<section id=\"training\" class=\"vf-hero | vf-u-fullbleed | vf-hero--800 | vf-u-margin__bottom--0\">\n  <div class=\"vf-hero__content | vf-box | vf-stack vf-stack--400\">\n        <h1 class=\"vf-hero__heading\">\n            <a class=\"vf-hero__heading_link | heading_link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.embl.org\/about\/info\/annual-report\/ar2023\/training\">         Mission 3: Training        \n      <\/a>\n          <\/h1>\n\n    \n    \n      <\/div>\n<\/section>\n<!--\/vf-hero-->\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"vf-grid | vf-grid__col-3\"><div class=\"vf-grid__col--span-2\"><!--[vf\/content]-->\n<div class=\"vf-content\">\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>To train scientists, students, and visitors at all levels<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The year 2023 saw training opportunities continue to grow at EMBL. EIPOD-LinC, a new postdoc programme, strengthened the connection between EMBL and its member states. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Additionally, EMBL provided training and shared scientific information to 8,676 people from 99 countries, who participated in its courses and conferences. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>More long-term, the campus bustled with the activity of 256 PhD students, 228 postdocs, and 726 scientific visitors, benefiting from EMBL&#8217;s extraordinary expertise and technology.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div><!--[vf\/content]-->\n<div class=\"vf-content\">\n\n<p class=\"vf-text--body vf-text-body--2\" style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:300\"><em>\u201cAttending \u2018Plasticity in developing systems\u2019 was a fantastic experience as an early career researcher. We took part in hands-on practical sessions exploring the relationship between environment and development in a range of organisms, attended inspired curiosity-driven research lectures and had the opportunity to meet and work alongside incredible young scientists. This is the future of Developmental Biology!\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"vf-grid | vf-grid__col-6\"><div><!--[vf\/content]-->\n<div class=\"vf-content\">\n\n<article class=\"vf-profile vf-profile--very-easy vf-profile--large vf-profile--inline | vf-u-margin__bottom--400\">\n\n    <img decoding=\"async\" width=\"160\" height=\"161\" src=\"https:\/\/www.embl.org\/about\/info\/annual-report\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Jennifer_Love.jpg\" class=\"vf-profile__image\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" itemprop=\"image\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.embl.org\/about\/info\/annual-report\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Jennifer_Love.jpg 160w, https:\/\/www.embl.org\/about\/info\/annual-report\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Jennifer_Love-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 160px) 100vw, 160px\" \/>\n    <h3 class=\"vf-profile__title\" >\n                                <\/h3>\n    \n    \n    \n      \n\n    \n<\/article>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"vf-grid__col--span-5\"><!--[vf\/content]-->\n<div class=\"vf-content\">\n\n<p class=\"vf-text--body vf-text-body--4\">\u2014Jennifer Love, a PhD student at the University of Manchester and course participant<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n  <style>\n    #innovation.vf-hero {\n              --vf-hero--bg-image: url('https:\/\/www.embl.org\/about\/info\/annual-report\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/20240430_Hero-Banners_Tech-scaled.jpg');\n            }\n\n  <\/style>\n<section id=\"innovation\" class=\"vf-hero | vf-u-fullbleed | vf-hero--800 | vf-u-margin__bottom--0\">\n  <div class=\"vf-hero__content | vf-box | vf-stack vf-stack--400\">\n        <h1 class=\"vf-hero__heading\">\n            <a class=\"vf-hero__heading_link | heading_link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.embl.org\/about\/info\/annual-report\/ar2023\/innovation-translation\">         Mission 4: Innovation &#038; Translation         \n      <\/a>\n          <\/h1>\n\n    \n    \n      <\/div>\n<\/section>\n<!--\/vf-hero-->\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"vf-grid | vf-grid__col-3\"><div class=\"vf-grid__col--span-2\"><!--[vf\/content]-->\n<div class=\"vf-content\">\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>To actively engage in technology transfer and industry relations<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>EMBL\u2019s strengths in research, services, and training make it a perfect industry partner and a breeding ground for research that sows the seeds for technology transfer. EMBL\u2019s tech transfer arm, EMBLEM, is pivotal to that success.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Novel training formats, among other new activities, help further develop an EMBL innovation culture, empower the next generation of EMBL fellows, and diversify current tools that assist knowledge exchange between EMBL and industry partners.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div><!--[vf\/content]-->\n<div class=\"vf-content\">\n\n<p class=\"vf-text--body vf-text-body--2\" style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:300\"><em>\u201cWorking at EMBL and learning about all the cool projects being executed made me realise how much interesting science is done at research institutes and universities. However, it is often hard to translate this cutting-edge research into real-world applications that, for example, improve patients\u2019 lives or help tackle climate change. That is why I made the decision to work on this interface: translate state-of-the-art science into the wide world.\u201d <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"vf-grid | vf-grid__col-6\"><div><!--[vf\/content]-->\n<div class=\"vf-content\">\n\n<article class=\"vf-profile vf-profile--very-easy vf-profile--large vf-profile--inline | vf-u-margin__bottom--400\">\n\n    <img decoding=\"async\" width=\"160\" height=\"160\" src=\"https:\/\/www.embl.org\/about\/info\/annual-report\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Sander-Wuyts-Small.jpg\" class=\"vf-profile__image\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" itemprop=\"image\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.embl.org\/about\/info\/annual-report\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Sander-Wuyts-Small.jpg 160w, https:\/\/www.embl.org\/about\/info\/annual-report\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Sander-Wuyts-Small-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 160px) 100vw, 160px\" \/>\n    <h3 class=\"vf-profile__title\" >\n                                <\/h3>\n    \n    \n    \n      \n\n    \n<\/article>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"vf-grid__col--span-5\"><!--[vf\/content]-->\n<div class=\"vf-content\">\n\n<p class=\"vf-text--body vf-text-body--4\">\u2014 Sander Wuyts, EMBL postdoc 2020-21, who co-founded a start-up, ImmuneWatch in 2021<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n  <style>\n    #integration.vf-hero {\n              --vf-hero--bg-image: url('https:\/\/www.embl.org\/about\/info\/annual-report\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/20240604_Hero-Banners_IR-scaled.jpg');\n            }\n\n  <\/style>\n<section id=\"integration\" class=\"vf-hero | vf-u-fullbleed | vf-hero--800 | vf-u-margin__bottom--0\">\n  <div class=\"vf-hero__content | vf-box | vf-stack vf-stack--400\">\n        <h1 class=\"vf-hero__heading\">\n            <a class=\"vf-hero__heading_link | heading_link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.embl.org\/about\/info\/annual-report\/ar2023\/integrating-european-life-sciences\">         Mission 5: Integrating European Life Sciences        \n      <\/a>\n          <\/h1>\n\n    \n    \n      <\/div>\n<\/section>\n<!--\/vf-hero-->\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"vf-grid | vf-grid__col-3\"><div class=\"vf-grid__col--span-2\"><!--[vf\/content]-->\n<div class=\"vf-content\">\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">To coordinate and integrate European life science research<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This EMBL mission stems from the principle that institutional collaborations, strategic alliances, and partnerships underpin scientific excellence across borders and disciplines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In 2023, EMBL welcomed two new full members (Latvia and Estonia) and a prospect member state (Serbia) \u2013 a testament to EMBL\u2019s recognised leadership and acknowledgment of the value and benefit of supporting and engaging with EMBL.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When scientists work together, science progresses and discoveries become more possible and provide added perspective. This section provides highlights from the year related to building these impactful collaborations.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div><!--[vf\/content]-->\n<div class=\"vf-content\">\n\n<p class=\"vf-text--body vf-text-body--2\" style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:300\"><em>\u201cEMBL is a truly impressive organisation. Access to this kind of infrastructure will mean a lot for the Estonian research community, and provide a great platform for career development under the best possible supervision. This partnership will also help us to build up our own system in Estonia, to welcome those researchers back at some point in the future.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"vf-grid | vf-grid__col-6\"><div><!--[vf\/content]-->\n<div class=\"vf-content\">\n\n<article class=\"vf-profile vf-profile--very-easy vf-profile--large vf-profile--inline | vf-u-margin__bottom--400\">\n\n    <img decoding=\"async\" width=\"160\" height=\"160\" src=\"https:\/\/www.embl.org\/about\/info\/annual-report\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Renno_Veinthal_s.jpg\" class=\"vf-profile__image\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" itemprop=\"image\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.embl.org\/about\/info\/annual-report\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Renno_Veinthal_s.jpg 160w, https:\/\/www.embl.org\/about\/info\/annual-report\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Renno_Veinthal_s-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 160px) 100vw, 160px\" \/>\n    <h3 class=\"vf-profile__title\" >\n                                <\/h3>\n    \n    \n    \n      \n\n    \n<\/article>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"vf-grid__col--span-5\"><!--[vf\/content]-->\n<div class=\"vf-content\">\n\n<p class=\"vf-text--body vf-text-body--4\">\u2013 Renno Veinthal, Deputy Secretary General for Research and Development, Higher Education, and Vocational Education and Training Policy , Estonia<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n  <style>\n    #operations.vf-hero {\n              --vf-hero--bg-image: url('https:\/\/www.embl.org\/about\/info\/annual-report\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/20240430_Hero-Banners_PPP-scaled.jpg');\n            }\n\n  <\/style>\n<section id=\"operations\" class=\"vf-hero | vf-u-fullbleed | vf-hero--800 | vf-u-margin__bottom--0\">\n  <div class=\"vf-hero__content | vf-box | vf-stack vf-stack--400\">\n        <h1 class=\"vf-hero__heading\">\n            <a class=\"vf-hero__heading_link | heading_link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.embl.org\/about\/info\/annual-report\/ar2023\/people-processes-places#\">         People, Processes, &#038; Places        \n      <\/a>\n          <\/h1>\n\n    \n    \n      <\/div>\n<\/section>\n<!--\/vf-hero-->\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"vf-grid | vf-grid__col-3\"><div class=\"vf-grid__col--span-2\"><!--[vf\/content]-->\n<div class=\"vf-content\">\n\n<p>In 2023, EMBL\u2019s diverse community was divided into roles that span research, scientific services, technical or scientific support, training and outreach, administrative support, and other general support, such as communications.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But the EMBL community goes far beyond those currently working and studying here. Our alumni, who go on to have wide-ranging impacts around the world, are the greatest evidence of the unwavering strength and influence EMBL has as a world-class scientific institute. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This section provides operationally related highlights from the year.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div><!--[vf\/content]-->\n<div class=\"vf-content\">\n\n<p class=\"vf-text--body vf-text-body--2\" style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:300\"><em>&#8220;From the first day, EMBL was an extraordinary organisation where you could come in as a young group leader and take your ideas and run with them&#8230;.&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"vf-grid | vf-grid__col-6\"><div><!--[vf\/content]-->\n<div class=\"vf-content\">\n\n<article class=\"vf-profile vf-profile--very-easy vf-profile--large vf-profile--inline | vf-u-margin__bottom--400\">\n\n    <img decoding=\"async\" width=\"240\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.embl.org\/about\/info\/annual-report\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Anne-Ephrussi-head-shot-240x300.jpg\" class=\"vf-profile__image\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" itemprop=\"image\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.embl.org\/about\/info\/annual-report\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Anne-Ephrussi-head-shot-240x300.jpg 240w, https:\/\/www.embl.org\/about\/info\/annual-report\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Anne-Ephrussi-head-shot.jpg 341w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 240px) 100vw, 240px\" \/>\n    <h3 class=\"vf-profile__title\" >\n                                <\/h3>\n    \n    \n    \n      \n\n    \n<\/article>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"vf-grid__col--span-5\"><!--[vf\/content]-->\n<div class=\"vf-content\">\n\n<p class=\"vf-text--body vf-text-body--4\">\u2014 Anne Ephrussi, EMBL Group Leader, 1992-2023;  Head of Developmental Biology Unit, 2007-2021; Head of EICAT, 2005-2023<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<style>\n      #wp-block-29 .vf-section-header__text,\n    #wp-block-29 .vf-section-header__subheading,\n    #wp-block-29 .vf-section-header__heading,\n    #wp-block-29 .vf-section-header,\n    #wp-block-29 .vf-section-header__heading--is-link,\n    #wp-block-29 .vf-section-header__heading--is-link:visited {\n   color: #fff !important;\n }\n    #wp-block-29 .vf-card-container::before {\n  background:url(https:\/\/www.embl.org\/about\/info\/annual-report\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/20230508_UnitReviews_PaperTexture_AR2022-scaled.jpg);\n  background-position: 50%;\n  background-size: cover; }\n <\/style>\n\n<section id=\"wp-block-29\">\n  <div class=\"vf-card-container vf-card-container__col-3 | vf-u-fullbleed  \n\">\n        <div class=\"vf-card-container__inner\">\n            <div class=\"vf-section-header | vf-u-margin__bottom--600 | vf-u-sr-only\">\n        <h2 class=\"vf-section-header__heading\" >\n        Reviews of EMBL units in 2023    <\/h2>\n              <\/div>\n      \n\n<article class=\"vf-card vf-card--brand vf-card--bordered vf-u-margin__bottom--800\" default>\n  <img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/www.embl.org\/about\/info\/annual-report\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Hamburg_GA_22-17-m.jpg\" class=\"vf-card__image\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" itemprop=\"image\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.embl.org\/about\/info\/annual-report\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Hamburg_GA_22-17-m.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.embl.org\/about\/info\/annual-report\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Hamburg_GA_22-17-m-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.embl.org\/about\/info\/annual-report\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Hamburg_GA_22-17-m-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/>\n  <div class=\"vf-card__content | vf-stack vf-stack--400\">\n          <h3 class=\"vf-card__heading\">\n                  <a class=\"vf-card__link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.embl.org\/about\/info\/embl-council\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/e4sac2023-DG-Response-to-EMBL-Hamburg-Unit-Review-Report-2023.pdf\" target=\"\">\n        \n        EMBL Hamburg\n                  <svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"vf-card__heading__icon | vf-icon vf-icon-arrow--inline-end\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n            <path d=\"M0 12c0 6.627 5.373 12 12 12s12-5.373 12-12S18.627 0 12 0C5.376.008.008 5.376 0 12zm13.707-5.209l4.5 4.5a1 1 0 010 1.414l-4.5 4.5a1 1 0 01-1.414-1.414l2.366-2.367a.25.25 0 00-.177-.424H6a1 1 0 010-2h8.482a.25.25 0 00.177-.427l-2.366-2.368a1 1 0 011.414-1.414z\" fill=\"currentColor\" fill-rule=\"nonzero\"><\/path>\n          <\/svg>\n        <\/a>\n              <\/h3>\n    \n    \n          <p class=\"vf-card__text\">EMBL Hamburg specialises in structural biology research and services. The unit is situated on the German Synchrotron Research Centre (DESY) campus and operates an integrated facility for applications in structural biology, including three state-of-the-art beamlines at the PETRA III synchrotron ring.<\/p>\n      <\/div>\n<\/article>\n\n\n\n<article class=\"vf-card vf-card--brand vf-card--bordered vf-u-margin__bottom--800\" default>\n  <img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"591\" src=\"https:\/\/www.embl.org\/about\/info\/annual-report\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/KeyVisual_DevBioUnit_27062023-m.jpg\" class=\"vf-card__image\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" itemprop=\"image\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.embl.org\/about\/info\/annual-report\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/KeyVisual_DevBioUnit_27062023-m.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.embl.org\/about\/info\/annual-report\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/KeyVisual_DevBioUnit_27062023-m-300x177.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.embl.org\/about\/info\/annual-report\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/KeyVisual_DevBioUnit_27062023-m-768x454.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/>\n  <div class=\"vf-card__content | vf-stack vf-stack--400\">\n          <h3 class=\"vf-card__heading\">\n                  <a class=\"vf-card__link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.embl.org\/about\/info\/embl-council\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/e8sac2023-DG-Response-to-EMBL-DB-Unit-Review-Report-2023.pdf\" target=\"\">\n        \n        EMBL Developmental Biology Unit\n                  <svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"vf-card__heading__icon | vf-icon vf-icon-arrow--inline-end\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n            <path d=\"M0 12c0 6.627 5.373 12 12 12s12-5.373 12-12S18.627 0 12 0C5.376.008.008 5.376 0 12zm13.707-5.209l4.5 4.5a1 1 0 010 1.414l-4.5 4.5a1 1 0 01-1.414-1.414l2.366-2.367a.25.25 0 00-.177-.424H6a1 1 0 010-2h8.482a.25.25 0 00.177-.427l-2.366-2.368a1 1 0 011.414-1.414z\" fill=\"currentColor\" fill-rule=\"nonzero\"><\/path>\n          <\/svg>\n        <\/a>\n              <\/h3>\n    \n    \n          <p class=\"vf-card__text\">Research in the Developmental Biology Unit is focused on understanding the origin, development, and evolution of organisms and their communities. Its goal is to explore the rich diversity and complexity of living systems, taking into account their natural context.<\/p>\n      <\/div>\n<\/article>\n\n\n\n<article class=\"vf-card vf-card--brand vf-card--bordered vf-u-margin__bottom--800\" default>\n  <img decoding=\"async\" width=\"994\" height=\"663\" src=\"https:\/\/www.embl.org\/about\/info\/annual-report\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Training-stock-images-228.jpg\" class=\"vf-card__image\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" itemprop=\"image\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.embl.org\/about\/info\/annual-report\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Training-stock-images-228.jpg 994w, https:\/\/www.embl.org\/about\/info\/annual-report\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Training-stock-images-228-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.embl.org\/about\/info\/annual-report\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Training-stock-images-228-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 994px) 100vw, 994px\" \/>\n  <div class=\"vf-card__content | vf-stack vf-stack--400\">\n          <h3 class=\"vf-card__heading\">\n                  <a class=\"vf-card__link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.embl.org\/about\/info\/embl-council\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/e6sac2023-DG-Response-to-EMBL-EBI-Services-Review-Report-2023.pdf\" target=\"\">\n        \n        EMBL\u2019s European Bioinformatics Institute (EMBL-EBI) Services\n                  <svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"vf-card__heading__icon | vf-icon vf-icon-arrow--inline-end\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n            <path d=\"M0 12c0 6.627 5.373 12 12 12s12-5.373 12-12S18.627 0 12 0C5.376.008.008 5.376 0 12zm13.707-5.209l4.5 4.5a1 1 0 010 1.414l-4.5 4.5a1 1 0 01-1.414-1.414l2.366-2.367a.25.25 0 00-.177-.424H6a1 1 0 010-2h8.482a.25.25 0 00.177-.427l-2.366-2.368a1 1 0 011.414-1.414z\" fill=\"currentColor\" fill-rule=\"nonzero\"><\/path>\n          <\/svg>\n        <\/a>\n              <\/h3>\n    \n    \n          <p class=\"vf-card__text\">EMBL-EBI maintains the world\u2019s most comprehensive range of freely available and up-to-date molecular data resources and analysis tools to support life science research.<\/p>\n      <\/div>\n<\/article>\n\n\n          <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"embl-grid\"><div><!--[vf\/content]-->\n<div class=\"vf-content\">\n\n<div class=\"vf-section-header\">\n    <a href=\"\/about\" class=\"vf-section-header__heading vf-section-header__heading--is-link\" style=\"margin-bottom:32px;\">About EMBL <svg class=\"vf-section-header__icon | vf-icon vf-icon-arrow--inline-end\" aria-hidden=\"true\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M0 12c0 6.627 5.373 12 12 12s12-5.373 12-12S18.627 0 12 0C5.376.008.008 5.376 0 12zm13.707-5.209l4.5 4.5a1 1 0 010 1.414l-4.5 4.5a1 1 0 01-1.414-1.414l2.366-2.367a.25.25 0 00-.177-.424H6a1 1 0 010-2h8.482a.25.25 0 00.177-.427l-2.366-2.368a1 1 0 011.414-1.414z\" fill=\"\" fill-rule=\"nonzero\"><\/path><\/svg><\/a>\n    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/acxngcvroo.cloudimg.io\/v7\/https:\/\/www.embl.org\/files\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/logo-of-icons.png\" alt=\"EMBL Logo made of scientific icons\" title=\"EMBL Logo made of scientific icons\" class=\"\">\n  <\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div><!--[vf\/content]-->\n<div class=\"vf-content\">\n\n<p>With&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.embl.org\/about\/member-states\/\">29 member states<\/a>, laboratories at six sites across Europe and thousands of scientists and engineers working together, the European Molecular Biology Laboratory (EMBL) is a powerhouse of biological expertise. 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