{"id":38,"date":"2022-02-09T22:24:00","date_gmt":"2022-02-09T22:24:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.embl.org\/about\/info\/annual-report\/?page_id=38"},"modified":"2023-03-31T06:34:46","modified_gmt":"2023-03-31T06:34:46","slug":"ar2021","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.embl.org\/about\/info\/annual-report\/ar2021","title":{"rendered":"2021"},"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\/2022\/05\/20220524_AR2021_banners-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 2021          <\/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<nav class=\"vf-navigation vf-navigation--on-this-page | vf-u-fullbleed | vf-cluster\">\n      <ul class=\"vf-navigation__list | vf-list | vf-cluster__inner\" data-vf-js-navigation-on-this-page-container=\"true\">\n    <li class=\"vf-navigation__item\">\n    On this page\n    <\/li>\n      <li class=\"vf-navigation__item\">\n     <a class=\"vf-navigation__link\" href=\"#research\" aria-selected=\"true\">Research <\/a>\n   <\/li>\n        <li class=\"vf-navigation__item\">\n     <a class=\"vf-navigation__link\" href=\"#services\" >Services<\/a>\n   <\/li>\n        <li class=\"vf-navigation__item\">\n     <a class=\"vf-navigation__link\" href=\"#training\" >Training<\/a>\n   <\/li>\n        <li class=\"vf-navigation__item\">\n     <a class=\"vf-navigation__link\" href=\"#innovation\" >Innovation &amp; Translation<\/a>\n   <\/li>\n        <li class=\"vf-navigation__item\">\n     <a class=\"vf-navigation__link\" href=\"#integration\" >Integration<\/a>\n   <\/li>\n        <li class=\"vf-navigation__item\">\n     <a class=\"vf-navigation__link\" href=\"#operations\" >Operations<\/a>\n   <\/li>\n         <\/ul>\n  <\/nav>\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>We\u2019ve all heard the saying that \u2018change is the only constant in life\u2019, and one might even add a corollary that the success of an organism \u2013 or of an organisation \u2013 can be measured in the way it responds to that change. During a worldwide pandemic that provided a multitude of changes with accompanying limitations, EMBL not only rose to challenges, but also transformed them into new opportunities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When I reflect on the year, I am struck by the trailblazing nature of our staff who supported each other and have been part of many impressive initiatives, within EMBL and in collaboration with scientists in academia and industry in our member states. It is because of their unrivalled enthusiasm that we have continued to successfully carry out EMBL\u2019s five missions in research, service, training, innovation and translation, and integrating European life sciences.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.embl.org\/about\/info\/annual-report\/ar2021\/embracing-the-change\" data-type=\"page\">Read the full foreword here<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.embl.org\/documents\/document\/annual-report-2021\/\" target=\"\">\n    <button class=\"vf-button vf-button--primary vf-button--sm\">\n        Download the Annual Report pdf    <\/button>\n<\/a>\n<!--\/vf-button-->\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"\"><!--[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=\"1000\" height=\"667\" class=\"vf-figure__image\" src=\"https:\/\/www.embl.org\/about\/info\/annual-report\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/EH_080322_13-m.jpg\" alt=\"woman dressed in black stands at glass railing\" class=\"wp-image-603\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.embl.org\/about\/info\/annual-report\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/EH_080322_13-m.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.embl.org\/about\/info\/annual-report\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/EH_080322_13-m-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.embl.org\/about\/info\/annual-report\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/EH_080322_13-m-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><figcaption class=\"vf-figure__caption\">Edith Heard, EMBL Director General. Credit: Kinga Lubowiecka\/EMBL<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/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\/2022\/05\/20220524_AR2021-banners_1-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              Mission 1: Research          <\/h1>\n\n        <p class=\"vf-hero__subheading\">To perform fundamental research in molecular biology<\/p>\n    \n        <p class=\"vf-hero__text\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As Europe\u2019s leading life science organisation, EMBL continued its tradition of carrying out cutting-edge molecular biology research in 2021. With a razor-sharp focus on exploring the fundamental biology of living organisms, EMBL\u2019s research groups and units uncovered novel insights into embryonic development, infectious disease spread, protein folding mechanisms, biochemical pathways, the human microbiome, and much, much more. With 806 publications and 449 grants to support research, services, and training activities, EMBL researchers continue to understand life across scales.<\/span><\/p>\n    \n      <\/div>\n<\/section>\n<!--\/vf-hero-->\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"vf-grid | vf-grid__col-5\"><div class=\"vf-grid__col--span-4\"><!--[vf\/content]-->\n<div class=\"vf-content\">\n\n<p class=\"vf-u-text-color--green vf-text--body vf-text-body--1\"><em>\u201cBiology is entering an exciting new era, and EMBL scientists are paving the way.\u201d  <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Pavel Tomancak, Senior Research Group Leader at Max Planck Institute of Molecular Cell Biology and Genetics, Director of the CEITEC Consortium; PhD work at EMBL 1995\u20131999<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"\"><!--[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=\"200\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.embl.org\/about\/info\/annual-report\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Pavel_Tomancak_Research_IntroCROPPED.jpg\" class=\"vf-profile__image\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" itemprop=\"image\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.embl.org\/about\/info\/annual-report\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Pavel_Tomancak_Research_IntroCROPPED.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.embl.org\/about\/info\/annual-report\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Pavel_Tomancak_Research_IntroCROPPED-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px\" \/>\n    <h3 class=\"vf-profile__title\" >\n                                <\/h3>\n    \n    \n    \n      \n\n    \n<\/article>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<style>\n    <\/style>\n\n<section id=\"wp-block-3\">\n  <div class=\"vf-card-container  | vf-u-fullbleed  \n  | vf-u-background-color-ui--grey--light \">\n          <div class=\"vf-section-header | vf-u-margin__bottom--600\">\n        <h2 class=\"vf-section-header__heading\" >\n            <\/h2>\n                <p class=\"vf-section-header__text\"><\/p>\n              <\/div>\n      \n\n<div class=\"vf-grid | vf-grid__col-1\"><div class=\"\"><!--[vf\/content]-->\n<div class=\"vf-content\">\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\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><a href=\"https:\/\/www.embl.org\/about\/info\/annual-report\/ar2021\/more-than-a-gut-feeling\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"496\">More than a &#8216;gut feeling&#8217;<\/a><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>EMBL researchers significantly advanced our understanding of the human gut microbiome this year, uniting skills across disciplines and generating new tools and methods to circumvent technical challenges. Their results inform research in other microbial communities around the world and pave the way for better therapeutics and improved diagnostics.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.embl.org\/about\/info\/annual-report\/ar2021\/more-than-a-gut-feeling\" target=\"\">\n    <button class=\"vf-button vf-button--primary\">\n        Read the full feature    <\/button>\n<\/a>\n<!--\/vf-button-->\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"\"><!--[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=\"1000\" height=\"600\" class=\"vf-figure__image\" src=\"https:\/\/www.embl.org\/about\/info\/annual-report\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/211013_typas_antibiotics-gut-microbiome_wordpress.jpeg\" alt=\"Illustration of a community of bacteria. Pills represent an antibiotic that can be used to treat an infection, and a second drug that could protect many gut bacteria from antibiotics.\" class=\"wp-image-557\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.embl.org\/about\/info\/annual-report\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/211013_typas_antibiotics-gut-microbiome_wordpress.jpeg 1000w, https:\/\/www.embl.org\/about\/info\/annual-report\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/211013_typas_antibiotics-gut-microbiome_wordpress-300x180.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.embl.org\/about\/info\/annual-report\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/211013_typas_antibiotics-gut-microbiome_wordpress-768x461.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n        <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n<div class=\"vf-grid | vf-grid__col-5\"><div class=\"vf-grid__col--span-4\"><!--[vf\/content]-->\n<div class=\"vf-content\">\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"vf-u-text-color--green vf-text--body vf-text-body--1\"><em>\u201cEMBL perfectly illustrates Louis Pasteur\u2019s words: \u2018Science knows no country because knowledge belongs to humanity and is the torch which illuminates the world\u2019.\u201d&nbsp;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Jean-Paul Chidiac, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.embl.org\/administration\/human-resources\/\">EMBL Human Resources<\/a> Recruitment Team Lead<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"\"><!--[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=\"155\" height=\"175\" src=\"https:\/\/www.embl.org\/about\/info\/annual-report\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/JP_040522_03.jpg\" class=\"vf-profile__image\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" itemprop=\"image\" \/>\n    <h3 class=\"vf-profile__title\" >\n                                <\/h3>\n    \n    \n    \n      \n\n    \n<\/article>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n  <style>\n #wp-block-5 .vf-card-container__inner {\n    --vf-card-container__grid--size: 18rem !important;\n}\n#wp-block-5 .vf-card-container {\n  padding-top: 0px !important;\n}\n  <\/style>\n<style>\n    <\/style>\n\n<section id=\"wp-block-5\">\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\">\n        <h2 class=\"vf-section-header__heading\" >\n            <\/h2>\n              <\/div>\n      \n\n<article class=\"vf-card vf-card--brand vf-card--bordered vf-u-margin__bottom--800\" style=\"--vf-card__image--aspect-ratio: 16 \/ 9;\">\n      <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.embl.org\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Variants-SARS-CoV-2-780x400-1.jpg\" class=\"vf-card__image\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" itemprop=\"image\">\n  \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\/annual-report\/ar2021\/covid-19-breaking-barriers-using-data\" target=\"\">\n        \n        COVID-19: breaking barriers using data\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\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Two years into the pandemic, EMBL researchers and their collaborators continued harnessing data to gain a deeper understanding of the virus.<\/span><\/p>\n      <\/div>\n<\/article>\n\n\n\n<article class=\"vf-card vf-card--brand vf-card--bordered vf-u-margin__bottom--800\" style=\"--vf-card__image--aspect-ratio: 16 \/ 9;\">\n  <img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.embl.org\/about\/info\/annual-report\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Visuel-Lassa-virus_1000x600.png\" class=\"vf-card__image\" alt=\"Three dimensional structure of the Lassa\u2019s virus polymerase with its different components represented by colored filaments and cylinders. The structure is shown as an octopus-like shape in the background.\" loading=\"lazy\" itemprop=\"image\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.embl.org\/about\/info\/annual-report\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Visuel-Lassa-virus_1000x600.png 1000w, https:\/\/www.embl.org\/about\/info\/annual-report\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Visuel-Lassa-virus_1000x600-300x180.png 300w, https:\/\/www.embl.org\/about\/info\/annual-report\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Visuel-Lassa-virus_1000x600-768x461.png 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\/annual-report\/ar2021\/using-structural-biology-to-investigate-molecular-machinery\" target=\"\">\n        \n        Using structural biology to investigate molecular machinery\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\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">EMBL structural biologists continue to improve our understanding of the mechanisms of life.<\/span><\/p>\n      <\/div>\n<\/article>\n\n\n\n<article class=\"vf-card vf-card--brand vf-card--bordered vf-u-margin__bottom--800\" style=\"--vf-card__image--aspect-ratio: 16 \/ 9;\">\n  <img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.embl.org\/about\/info\/annual-report\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Labelled-Microtubules-in-single-molecule-localization-microscopy.png\" class=\"vf-card__image\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" itemprop=\"image\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.embl.org\/about\/info\/annual-report\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Labelled-Microtubules-in-single-molecule-localization-microscopy.png 1000w, https:\/\/www.embl.org\/about\/info\/annual-report\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Labelled-Microtubules-in-single-molecule-localization-microscopy-300x180.png 300w, https:\/\/www.embl.org\/about\/info\/annual-report\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Labelled-Microtubules-in-single-molecule-localization-microscopy-768x461.png 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\/annual-report\/ar2021\/artificial-intelligence-revolutionises-microscopy\" target=\"\">\n        \n        Artificial intelligence revolutionises microscopy\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\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">From using artificial neural nets to elevate biological image analysis to applying machine learning to probe organoid cultures, AI-associated techniques contributed significantly to EMBL\u2019s microscopy-based research activities.\u00a0 <\/span><\/p>\n      <\/div>\n<\/article>\n\n\n          <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n  <style>\n #wp-block-7 .vf-card-container__inner {\n    --vf-card-container__grid--size: 18rem !important;\n}\n#wp-block-7 .vf-card-container {\n  padding-top: 0px !important;\n}\n  <\/style>\n<style>\n    <\/style>\n\n<section id=\"wp-block-7\">\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\">\n        <h2 class=\"vf-section-header__heading\" >\n            <\/h2>\n              <\/div>\n      \n\n<article class=\"vf-card vf-card--brand vf-card--striped vf-u-margin__bottom--800\" style=\"--vf-card__image--aspect-ratio: 16 \/ 9;\">\n  \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\/annual-report\/delving-deeper-into-the-human-genome\" target=\"\">\n        \n        Delving deeper into the human genome\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\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">EMBL research and tools advance understanding of genetic underpinnings of human disease.<\/span><\/p>\n      <\/div>\n<\/article>\n\n\n\n<article class=\"vf-card vf-card--brand vf-card--striped vf-u-margin__bottom--800\" style=\"--vf-card__image--aspect-ratio: 16 \/ 9;\">\n  \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\/annual-report\/ar2021\/neuronal-connections\" target=\"\">\n        \n        Neuronal connections\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\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">From new insights into visual processing to the nervous system of a marine worm, EMBL\u2019s research in 2021 covered a wide range of neuroscience topics.<\/span><\/p>\n      <\/div>\n<\/article>\n\n\n          <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n<hr class=\"vf-divider\">\n\n\n\n<div class=\"vf-grid | vf-grid__col-5\"><div class=\"vf-grid__col--span-4\"><!--[vf\/content]-->\n<div class=\"vf-content\">\n\n<p class=\"vf-u-text-color--green vf-text--body vf-text-body--1\"><em><meta charset=\"utf-8\"><em>\u201cEMBL\u2019s support to life scientists is like that of a trusted old friend. Our research here counts on that quality support synonymous with EMBL Services.\u201d <\/em><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ramesh Pillai, Professor at the University of Geneva; Group Leader at EMBL, 2006-2016<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"\"><!--[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=\"200\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.embl.org\/about\/info\/annual-report\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Ramesh-Pillai_2015ServicesIntroCROPPED.jpg\" class=\"vf-profile__image\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" itemprop=\"image\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.embl.org\/about\/info\/annual-report\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Ramesh-Pillai_2015ServicesIntroCROPPED.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.embl.org\/about\/info\/annual-report\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Ramesh-Pillai_2015ServicesIntroCROPPED-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px\" \/>\n    <h3 class=\"vf-profile__title\" >\n                                <\/h3>\n    \n    \n    \n      \n\n    \n<\/article>\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\/2022\/05\/20220524_AR2021-banners_2-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              Mission 2: Services          <\/h1>\n\n        <p class=\"vf-hero__subheading\">To offer vital services to scientists in EMBL member states and beyond<\/p>\n    \n        <p class=\"vf-hero__text\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In 2021, EMBL completed construction of its Imaging Centre, creating a hub for advanced technologies at the forefront of illuminating what we can understand about life\u2019s smallest building blocks. Two independent reports validated the economic value and impact that EMBL\u2019s experimental services and data resources provide to their users in EMBL member states and beyond. EMBL\u2019s experimental services enabled many researchers from all over the world to carry out their scientific experiments in 2021. EMBL-EBI saw service requests on its website jump from <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">82 million to 107 million<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> per day.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n    \n      <\/div>\n<\/section>\n<!--\/vf-hero-->\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"vf-grid | vf-grid__col-5\"><div class=\"vf-grid__col--span-4\"><!--[vf\/content]-->\n<div class=\"vf-content\">\n\n<p class=\"vf-u-text-color--green vf-text--body vf-text-body--1\"><em>\u201c<em>For us, 2021 was about improving large data handling. The Mesoscopic Imaging Facility set up virtual machines that can process terabytes of data remotely \u2014 always adapting to meet user and project needs.\u201d <\/em>&nbsp;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Gopi Shah, Project Manager, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.embl.org\/groups\/mesoscopic-imaging-facility\/\">Advanced Mesoscopy Applications, EMBL Barcelona<\/a><\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"\"><!--[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=\"155\" height=\"175\" src=\"https:\/\/www.embl.org\/about\/info\/annual-report\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Gopi-Shah.jpeg\" class=\"vf-profile__image\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" itemprop=\"image\" \/>\n    <h3 class=\"vf-profile__title\" >\n                                <\/h3>\n    \n    \n    \n      \n\n    \n<\/article>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<style>\n    <\/style>\n\n<section id=\"wp-block-9\">\n  <div class=\"vf-card-container  | vf-u-fullbleed  \n  | vf-u-background-color-ui--grey--light \">\n          <div class=\"vf-section-header | vf-u-margin__bottom--600\">\n        <h2 class=\"vf-section-header__heading\" >\n            <\/h2>\n                <p class=\"vf-section-header__text\"><\/p>\n              <\/div>\n      \n\n<div class=\"vf-grid | vf-grid__col-1\"><div class=\"\"><!--[vf\/content]-->\n<div class=\"vf-content\">\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.embl.org\/about\/info\/annual-report\/ar2021\/sharpening-the-lens-on-biology\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"134\">Sharpening the lens on biology<\/a><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\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>EMBL\u2019s state-of-the-art Imaging Centre welcomed its first users in 2021. In doing so, it built upon a longstanding reputation for imaging expertise, which extends to new methods development, advanced microscopy training, and services.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.embl.org\/about\/info\/annual-report\/ar2021\/sharpening-the-lens-on-biology\" target=\"\">\n    <button class=\"vf-button vf-button--primary\">\n        Sharpening the lens on biology    <\/button>\n<\/a>\n<!--\/vf-button-->\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"\"><!--[vf\/content]-->\n<div class=\"vf-content\">\n\n<div class=\"vf-embed vf-embed--16x9 | vf-u-margin__bottom--400\"\n>\n<iframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/uxwY8IjFwdE\" frameborder=\"0\" controls allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n\n  \n<figcaption class=\"vf-figure__caption vf-u-margin__top--200\">EMBL Imaging Centre: services and technologies for all your imaging needs<\/figcaption>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n        <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n  <style>\n #wp-block-12 .vf-card-container__inner {\n    --vf-card-container__grid--size: 18rem !important;\n}\n#wp-block-12 .vf-card-container {\n  padding-top: 0px !important;\n}\n  <\/style>\n<style>\n    <\/style>\n\n<section id=\"wp-block-12\">\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\">\n        <h2 class=\"vf-section-header__heading\" >\n            <\/h2>\n              <\/div>\n      \n\n<article class=\"vf-card vf-card--brand vf-card--bordered vf-u-margin__bottom--800\" style=\"--vf-card__image--aspect-ratio: 16 \/ 9;\">\n  <img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.embl.org\/about\/info\/annual-report\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/2021_AlphaFold_Thornton_Credit_Karen_Arnott_1000x600-m.jpg\" class=\"vf-card__image\" alt=\"Protein structures are depicted as colourful ribbons\" loading=\"lazy\" itemprop=\"image\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.embl.org\/about\/info\/annual-report\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/2021_AlphaFold_Thornton_Credit_Karen_Arnott_1000x600-m.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.embl.org\/about\/info\/annual-report\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/2021_AlphaFold_Thornton_Credit_Karen_Arnott_1000x600-m-300x180.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.embl.org\/about\/info\/annual-report\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/2021_AlphaFold_Thornton_Credit_Karen_Arnott_1000x600-m-768x461.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\/annual-report\/ar2021\/alphafold-a-game-changer-for-structural-biology\" target=\"\">\n        \n        AlphaFold: a game-changer for structural biology\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\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">EMBL teams up with DeepMind to make breakthrough AI-powered protein structure predictions freely available to the world.<\/span><\/p>\n      <\/div>\n<\/article>\n\n\n\n<article class=\"vf-card vf-card--brand vf-card--bordered vf-u-margin__bottom--800\" style=\"--vf-card__image--aspect-ratio: 16 \/ 9;\">\n  <img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"612\" src=\"https:\/\/www.embl.org\/about\/info\/annual-report\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Technopolis-scaled-1-1024x612.jpeg\" class=\"vf-card__image\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" itemprop=\"image\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.embl.org\/about\/info\/annual-report\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Technopolis-scaled-1-1024x612.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.embl.org\/about\/info\/annual-report\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Technopolis-scaled-1-300x179.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.embl.org\/about\/info\/annual-report\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Technopolis-scaled-1-768x459.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.embl.org\/about\/info\/annual-report\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Technopolis-scaled-1-1536x918.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/www.embl.org\/about\/info\/annual-report\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Technopolis-scaled-1-2048x1224.jpeg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/>\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\/annual-report\/ar2021\/making-a-difference\" target=\"\">\n        \n        Making a difference\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\">External reviews illustrate the impact of EMBL services.<\/p>\n      <\/div>\n<\/article>\n\n\n\n<article class=\"vf-card vf-card--brand vf-card--bordered vf-u-margin__bottom--800\" style=\"--vf-card__image--aspect-ratio: 16 \/ 9;\">\n  <img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.embl.org\/about\/info\/annual-report\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/darwin-tol-1000x600-2.jpeg\" class=\"vf-card__image\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" itemprop=\"image\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.embl.org\/about\/info\/annual-report\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/darwin-tol-1000x600-2.jpeg 1000w, https:\/\/www.embl.org\/about\/info\/annual-report\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/darwin-tol-1000x600-2-300x180.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.embl.org\/about\/info\/annual-report\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/darwin-tol-1000x600-2-768x461.jpeg 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\/annual-report\/ar2021\/the-power-of-open-data\" target=\"\">\n        \n        The power of open data\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\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">EMBL continues its leadership in providing open-access data. <\/span><\/p>\n      <\/div>\n<\/article>\n\n\n\n<article class=\"vf-card vf-card--brand vf-card--bordered vf-u-margin__bottom--800\" style=\"--vf-card__image--aspect-ratio: 16 \/ 9;\">\n  <img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"560\" src=\"https:\/\/www.embl.org\/about\/info\/annual-report\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Octopus_30d_featured_social-media-m.jpg\" class=\"vf-card__image\" alt=\"Pink and blue dominate a blurry image against a black background that is actually a global image of a 30-day-old Octopus vulgaris\" loading=\"lazy\" itemprop=\"image\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.embl.org\/about\/info\/annual-report\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Octopus_30d_featured_social-media-m.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.embl.org\/about\/info\/annual-report\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Octopus_30d_featured_social-media-m-300x168.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.embl.org\/about\/info\/annual-report\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Octopus_30d_featured_social-media-m-768x430.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\/annual-report\/ar2021\/more-embl-services-highlights\" target=\"\">\n        \n        More EMBL service highlights\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\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whether its chemical biology, multi-omics, gene editing, X-ray beamlines, or myriad microscopy services, EMBL\u2019s core facilities and services supported the advancement of molecular biology during\u00a0 an active 2021.<\/span><\/p>\n      <\/div>\n<\/article>\n\n\n          <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n<hr class=\"vf-divider\">\n\n\n\n<div class=\"vf-grid | vf-grid__col-5\"><div class=\"vf-grid__col--span-4\"><!--[vf\/content]-->\n<div class=\"vf-content\">\n\n<p class=\"vf-u-text-color--green vf-text--body vf-text-body--1\"><em><em>\u201cEMBL provides fantastic training opportunities. The training setup and collaborative approach translates into excellent courses at the forefront of methodology.\u201d<\/em><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Malte Paulsen, Head of Operations at Novo Nordisk Foundation Center for Stem Cell Medicine, University of Copenhagen; Head of EMBL&#8217;s Flow Cytometry Core Facility, 2015\u20132020<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"\"><!--[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\" class=\"vf-profile__image\" src=\"https:\/\/dev.assets.emblstatic.net\/vf\/v2.0.0-alpha.6\/assets\/vf-summary\/assets\/vf-icon--avatar.svg\" > \n    \n    <h3 class=\"vf-profile__title\" >\n                                <\/h3>\n    \n    \n    \n      \n\n    \n<\/article>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\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\/2022\/05\/20220524_AR2021-banners_3-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              Mission 3: Training          <\/h1>\n\n        <p class=\"vf-hero__subheading\">To train scientists, students, and visitors at all levels<\/p>\n    \n        <p class=\"vf-hero__text\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">EMBL prides itself as not only being the place where cutting-edge molecular biology research is done, but also as the nurturing organisation where future world leaders in molecular biology get their start. Its people-first approach manifests itself in its many training programmes that focus on scientific capacity building and growth. Despite in-person training events being down in 2021, EMBL trained <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">9,726<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> people via its virtual courses and conferences, hired <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">63<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> new PhD students and <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">77<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> new postdocs, and welcomed <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">579 <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">scientific visitors. <\/span><\/p>\n    \n      <\/div>\n<\/section>\n<!--\/vf-hero-->\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"vf-grid | vf-grid__col-5\"><div class=\"vf-grid__col--span-4\"><!--[vf\/content]-->\n<div class=\"vf-content\">\n\n<p class=\"vf-u-text-color--green vf-text--body vf-text-body--1\"><em>\u201cTo address global challenges, we need the combined ingenuity of scientists from different fields. EMBL\u2019s training equips our fellows with the skills needed to lead research and innovation in multi-disciplinary settings.\u201d <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Monika Lachner, Head of Internal Scientific <a href=\"https:\/\/www.embl.org\/training\/\">Training<\/a> and Dean of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.embl.org\/about\/info\/embl-international-phd-programme\/\">Graduate Studies<\/a>, EMBL <a href=\"https:\/\/www.embl.org\/training\/eicat\/\">International Centre for Advanced Training (EICAT)<\/a><\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"\"><!--[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=\"200\" height=\"226\" src=\"https:\/\/www.embl.org\/about\/info\/annual-report\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Monika_Lachner.jpg\" class=\"vf-profile__image\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" itemprop=\"image\" \/>\n    <h3 class=\"vf-profile__title\" >\n                                <\/h3>\n    \n    \n    \n      \n\n    \n<\/article>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<style>\n    <\/style>\n\n<section id=\"wp-block-15\">\n  <div class=\"vf-card-container  | vf-u-fullbleed  \n  | vf-u-background-color-ui--grey--light \">\n          <div class=\"vf-section-header | vf-u-margin__bottom--600\">\n        <h2 class=\"vf-section-header__heading\" >\n            <\/h2>\n                <p class=\"vf-section-header__text\"><\/p>\n              <\/div>\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><a href=\"https:\/\/www.embl.org\/about\/info\/annual-report\/ar2021\/embl-welcomes-first-generation-of-arise-fellows\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"1042\"><strong>EMBL welcomes first generation of ARISE fellows<\/strong><\/a><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>EMBL\u2019s Career Accelerator for Research Infrastructure Scientists Programme, known as ARISE, provides fellowships to promote technology development in the life sciences and trains technology developers and engineers to lead research infrastructures and services. The first group of ARISE fellows joined EMBL in 2021 with a variety of research backgrounds and expertise, such as Sheng Liu, who is interested in super-resolution microscopy for structural cell biology at EMBL Heidelberg.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.embl.org\/about\/info\/annual-report\/ar2021\/embl-welcomes-first-generation-of-arise-fellows\" target=\"\">\n    <button class=\"vf-button vf-button--primary\">\n        Read the full feature    <\/button>\n<\/a>\n<!--\/vf-button-->\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"\"><!--[vf\/content]-->\n<div class=\"vf-content\">\n\n<figure class=\"vf-figure wp-block-image size-large is-style-default\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" class=\"vf-figure__image\" src=\"https:\/\/www.embl.org\/about\/info\/annual-report\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Arise-ShengLiu-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Female scientist stands in dark room with instrumentation\" class=\"wp-image-633\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.embl.org\/about\/info\/annual-report\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Arise-ShengLiu-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.embl.org\/about\/info\/annual-report\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Arise-ShengLiu-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.embl.org\/about\/info\/annual-report\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Arise-ShengLiu-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.embl.org\/about\/info\/annual-report\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Arise-ShengLiu-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.embl.org\/about\/info\/annual-report\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Arise-ShengLiu-2048x1366.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n        <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n  <style>\n #wp-block-17 .vf-card-container__inner {\n    --vf-card-container__grid--size: 18rem !important;\n}\n#wp-block-17 .vf-card-container {\n  padding-top: 0px !important;\n}\n  <\/style>\n<style>\n    <\/style>\n\n<section id=\"wp-block-17\">\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\">\n        <h2 class=\"vf-section-header__heading\" >\n            <\/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=\"540\" src=\"https:\/\/www.embl.org\/about\/info\/annual-report\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/PostDocRetreat-m.jpg\" class=\"vf-card__image\" alt=\"Female postdoc looks pensive, participating in training\" loading=\"lazy\" itemprop=\"image\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.embl.org\/about\/info\/annual-report\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/PostDocRetreat-m.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.embl.org\/about\/info\/annual-report\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/PostDocRetreat-m-300x162.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.embl.org\/about\/info\/annual-report\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/PostDocRetreat-m-768x415.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\/annual-report\/ar2021\/inspiring-the-next-generation-of-life-scientists\" target=\"\">\n        \n        \u200b\u200b\u2018Inspiring\u2019 the next generation of life scientists\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\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A successful EMBL postdoc program is complemented with new mentoring opportunities.<\/span><\/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=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.embl.org\/about\/info\/annual-report\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/ELLS-virtual-training-1000x600-1.jpeg\" class=\"vf-card__image\" alt=\"Artist&#039;s rendering of virtual training with young person at computer\" loading=\"lazy\" itemprop=\"image\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.embl.org\/about\/info\/annual-report\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/ELLS-virtual-training-1000x600-1.jpeg 1000w, https:\/\/www.embl.org\/about\/info\/annual-report\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/ELLS-virtual-training-1000x600-1-300x180.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.embl.org\/about\/info\/annual-report\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/ELLS-virtual-training-1000x600-1-768x461.jpeg 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\/annual-report\/ar2021\/virtual-training-crosses-new-horizons\" target=\"\">\n        \n        Virtual training crosses new horizons\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\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">From lab courses to teacher training and virtual conferences, EMBL explored multiple avenues of online and hybrid training in 2021.<\/span><\/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=\"547\" src=\"https:\/\/www.embl.org\/about\/info\/annual-report\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/SNS_Science-and-society_Keyvisual_2021_RGB-m.jpg\" class=\"vf-card__image\" alt=\"Colourful illustrations of various plants, animals, and outline of a human chest with internal organs.\" loading=\"lazy\" itemprop=\"image\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.embl.org\/about\/info\/annual-report\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/SNS_Science-and-society_Keyvisual_2021_RGB-m.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.embl.org\/about\/info\/annual-report\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/SNS_Science-and-society_Keyvisual_2021_RGB-m-300x164.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.embl.org\/about\/info\/annual-report\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/SNS_Science-and-society_Keyvisual_2021_RGB-m-768x420.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\/annual-report\/ar2021\/leading-the-dialogue-on-societal-challenges\" target=\"\">\n        \n        Leading the dialogue on societal challenges\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\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">EMBL hosts international forums to share information and ideas on pressing global challenges, contributing to shaping effective solutions.<\/span><\/p>\n      <\/div>\n<\/article>\n\n\n          <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n<hr class=\"vf-divider\">\n\n\n\n<div class=\"vf-grid | vf-grid__col-5\"><div class=\"vf-grid__col--span-4\"><!--[vf\/content]-->\n<div class=\"vf-content\">\n\n<p class=\"vf-u-text-color--green vf-text--body vf-text-body--1\"><em>\u201cEMBLEM and EMBL\u2019s Genomics Core Facility helped our company gather a first dataset in 2015 \u2014 catalytic for our seed investment. This year, we&#8217;ve launched our first product.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Fay Christodoulou, Co-founder and Chief Scientific Officer at Miroculus; PhD work at EMBL, 2005\u20132009<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"\"><!--[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=\"200\" height=\"226\" src=\"https:\/\/www.embl.org\/about\/info\/annual-report\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Fay_Miroculus_shirt_04-01-2022.jpg\" class=\"vf-profile__image\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" itemprop=\"image\" \/>\n    <h3 class=\"vf-profile__title\" >\n                                <\/h3>\n    \n    \n    \n      \n\n    \n<\/article>\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\/2022\/05\/20220524_AR2021-banners_4-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              Mission 4: Innovation &#038; Translation           <\/h1>\n\n        <p class=\"vf-hero__subheading\">To engage in technology transfer and industry relations<\/p>\n    \n        <p class=\"vf-hero__text\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">EMBL is well known for its research, training, and services, and those strengths are what also make it a perfect industry partner and breeding ground for research that sows the seeds for potential technology transfer. EMBLEM, EMBL\u2019s tech transfer partner, managed a portfolio that includes 473 concluded licence and collaboration agreements. As new partnerships were formed, others continued to expand.<\/span><\/p>\n    \n      <\/div>\n<\/section>\n<!--\/vf-hero-->\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"vf-grid | vf-grid__col-5\"><div class=\"vf-grid__col--span-4\"><!--[vf\/content]-->\n<div class=\"vf-content\">\n\n<p class=\"vf-u-text-color--green vf-text--body vf-text-body--1\"><em><em>\u201cOur partnership with EMBL on the AlphaFold Protein Structure Database has been extraordinarily fruitful. It&#8217;s been amazing to see the impact the database has already had on biological research, and we are very much looking forward to further collaborations.&#8221;<\/em><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Demis Hassabis, DeepMind Founder and CEO<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"\"><!--[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=\"200\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.embl.org\/about\/info\/annual-report\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Demis_Hassabis_Royal_SocietyCROPPED.jpg\" class=\"vf-profile__image\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" itemprop=\"image\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.embl.org\/about\/info\/annual-report\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Demis_Hassabis_Royal_SocietyCROPPED.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.embl.org\/about\/info\/annual-report\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Demis_Hassabis_Royal_SocietyCROPPED-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px\" \/>\n    <h3 class=\"vf-profile__title\" >\n                                <\/h3>\n    \n    \n    \n      \n\n    \n<\/article>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<style>\n    <\/style>\n\n<section id=\"wp-block-19\">\n  <div class=\"vf-card-container  | vf-u-fullbleed  \n  | vf-u-background-color-ui--grey--light \">\n          <div class=\"vf-section-header | vf-u-margin__bottom--600\">\n        <h2 class=\"vf-section-header__heading\" >\n            <\/h2>\n                <p class=\"vf-section-header__text\"><\/p>\n              <\/div>\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><a href=\"https:\/\/www.embl.org\/about\/info\/annual-report\/ar2021\/embl-welcomes-first-generation-of-arise-fellows\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"1042\"><strong><meta charset=\"utf-8\"><\/strong><\/a><strong><strong><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.embl.org\/about\/info\/annual-report\/ar2021\/innovation-rising\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"1219\">Innovation rising<\/a><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In 2021, EMBL scientists joined forces with industry scientists in several partnerships that furthered research and spurred innovative solutions to tackle human disease, and increase biotechnology and agricultural impacts.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.embl.org\/about\/info\/annual-report\/ar2021\/innovation-rising\" target=\"\">\n    <button class=\"vf-button vf-button--primary\">\n        Read the full feature    <\/button>\n<\/a>\n<!--\/vf-button-->\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"\"><!--[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=\"1000\" height=\"602\" class=\"vf-figure__image\" src=\"https:\/\/www.embl.org\/about\/info\/annual-report\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/PRO_Keyvisual_Proteomics_in_Cell_Biology-m-2.jpg\" alt=\"Graphic representation with mix of molecules, dna representation and other biologic symbols\" class=\"wp-image-639\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.embl.org\/about\/info\/annual-report\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/PRO_Keyvisual_Proteomics_in_Cell_Biology-m-2.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.embl.org\/about\/info\/annual-report\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/PRO_Keyvisual_Proteomics_in_Cell_Biology-m-2-300x181.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.embl.org\/about\/info\/annual-report\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/PRO_Keyvisual_Proteomics_in_Cell_Biology-m-2-768x462.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n        <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n  <style>\n #wp-block-21 .vf-card-container__inner {\n    --vf-card-container__grid--size: 18rem !important;\n}\n#wp-block-21 .vf-card-container {\n  padding-top: 0px !important;\n}\n  <\/style>\n<style>\n    <\/style>\n\n<section id=\"wp-block-21\">\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\">\n        <h2 class=\"vf-section-header__heading\" >\n            <\/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=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.embl.org\/about\/info\/annual-report\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/20210922_Heppenstall_1000x600px.jpeg\" class=\"vf-card__image\" alt=\"Male scientist working in the lab. On the right side, cross section of a nerve observed with a fluorescent microscope\" loading=\"lazy\" itemprop=\"image\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.embl.org\/about\/info\/annual-report\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/20210922_Heppenstall_1000x600px.jpeg 1000w, https:\/\/www.embl.org\/about\/info\/annual-report\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/20210922_Heppenstall_1000x600px-300x180.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.embl.org\/about\/info\/annual-report\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/20210922_Heppenstall_1000x600px-768x461.jpeg 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\/annual-report\/ar2021\/start-up-targets-pain-management\" target=\"\">\n        \n        Start-up targets pain management\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\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">EMBL Rome alumnus gets funding to transfer innovative technology and apply gene therapy to potential therapeutics.<\/span><\/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=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.embl.org\/about\/info\/annual-report\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/IMG_9436-1024x683.jpg\" class=\"vf-card__image\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" itemprop=\"image\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.embl.org\/about\/info\/annual-report\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/IMG_9436-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.embl.org\/about\/info\/annual-report\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/IMG_9436-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.embl.org\/about\/info\/annual-report\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/IMG_9436-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.embl.org\/about\/info\/annual-report\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/IMG_9436-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.embl.org\/about\/info\/annual-report\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/IMG_9436-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/>\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\/annual-report\/ar2021\/strengthening-links-to-the-biobusiness-sector\" target=\"\">\n        \n        Strengthening links to the biobusiness sector\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\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">New event provides a forum for sharing bioinformatics developments with BioBusiness.<\/span><\/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=\"768\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.embl.org\/about\/info\/annual-report\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/IMG_20181203_150657-m-768x1024.jpg\" class=\"vf-card__image\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" itemprop=\"image\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.embl.org\/about\/info\/annual-report\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/IMG_20181203_150657-m-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.embl.org\/about\/info\/annual-report\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/IMG_20181203_150657-m-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/www.embl.org\/about\/info\/annual-report\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/IMG_20181203_150657-m.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/>\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\/annual-report\/ar2021\/training-powered-by-corporate-support\" target=\"\">\n        \n        Training powered by corporate support \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\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">EMBL\u2019s Corporate Partnership Programme continues its role as a nexus for research, services, training communities, and industry.<\/span><\/p>\n      <\/div>\n<\/article>\n\n\n          <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n<hr class=\"vf-divider\">\n\n\n\n<div class=\"vf-grid | vf-grid__col-5\"><div class=\"vf-grid__col--span-4\"><!--[vf\/content]-->\n<div class=\"vf-content\">\n\n<p class=\"vf-u-text-color--green vf-text--body vf-text-body--1\"><em>\u201cEMBL played a crucial role in setting up the Centre for Genomic Regulation in Spain. The initial partnership gave the institute a quality vote of confidence that supported its ambition of becoming a top international research organisation.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Luis Serrano Pubul, Director of the Centre for Genomic Regulation, Barcelona; Head of Structural &amp; Computational Biology Unit, EMBL Heidelberg, 2001\u20132005<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"\"><!--[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=\"200\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.embl.org\/about\/info\/annual-report\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Luis_Serrano_introCROPPED.jpg\" class=\"vf-profile__image\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" itemprop=\"image\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.embl.org\/about\/info\/annual-report\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Luis_Serrano_introCROPPED.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.embl.org\/about\/info\/annual-report\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Luis_Serrano_introCROPPED-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px\" \/>\n    <h3 class=\"vf-profile__title\" >\n                                <\/h3>\n    \n    \n    \n      \n\n    \n<\/article>\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\/2022\/05\/20220524_AR2021_banners2-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              Mission 5: Integrating European Life Sciences          <\/h1>\n\n        <p class=\"vf-hero__subheading\">To foster collaboration between scientific communities in Europe and around the world<\/p>\n    \n        <p class=\"vf-hero__text\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Internationality and collaboration are vital aspects of EMBL\u2019s activities, and EMBL works to establish links and initiate joint projects between scientists in Europe and abroad. Collaborative research, shared infrastructures as well as open science and knowledge sharing are important investments for the future. With a strong focus on scientific excellence, and through the trusted networks of EMBL\u2019s member states as well as European and global partner institutes, EMBL forms the basis for successful multi-level science diplomacy.<\/span><\/p>\n    \n      <\/div>\n<\/section>\n<!--\/vf-hero-->\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"vf-grid | vf-grid__col-5\"><div class=\"vf-grid__col--span-4\"><!--[vf\/content]-->\n<div class=\"vf-content\">\n\n<p class=\"vf-u-text-color--green vf-text--body vf-text-body--1\"><em><meta charset=\"utf-8\"><em>\u201cThe collaboration with EMBL confirms the importance of research networks among excellent institutions to contribute to the same quest for innovation and to share resources.<meta charset=\"utf-8\"><em>\u201d<\/em> <\/em><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em><em><meta charset=\"utf-8\"><\/em><\/em>Giorgio Metta, Scientific Director of Italian Institute of Technology<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"\"><!--[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=\"200\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.embl.org\/about\/info\/annual-report\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Giorgio_Metta.jpeg\" class=\"vf-profile__image\" alt=\"Giorgio Metta\" loading=\"lazy\" itemprop=\"image\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.embl.org\/about\/info\/annual-report\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Giorgio_Metta.jpeg 200w, https:\/\/www.embl.org\/about\/info\/annual-report\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Giorgio_Metta-150x150.jpeg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px\" \/>\n    <h3 class=\"vf-profile__title\" >\n                                <\/h3>\n    \n    \n    \n      \n\n    \n<\/article>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<style>\n    <\/style>\n\n<section id=\"wp-block-23\">\n  <div class=\"vf-card-container  | vf-u-fullbleed  \n  | vf-u-background-color-ui--grey--light \">\n          <div class=\"vf-section-header | vf-u-margin__bottom--600\">\n        <h2 class=\"vf-section-header__heading\" >\n            <\/h2>\n                <p class=\"vf-section-header__text\"><\/p>\n              <\/div>\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><a href=\"https:\/\/www.embl.org\/about\/info\/annual-report\/ar2021\/better-together\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"1267\">Better together<\/a><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>As an intergovernmental research organisation, EMBL can combine its own strengths in research, services, and training with capabilities across its member states. This creates a whole greater than the sum of its parts to advance life science research and innovation in Europe and beyond. Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) between EMBL and institutions in member states help deepen relationships. Throughout 2021, EMBL expanded its portfolio of institutional collaborations in the lead up to the start of its new Programme, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.embl.org\/about\/programme\/\">\u2018Molecules to Ecosystems\u2019<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.embl.org\/about\/info\/annual-report\/ar2021\/better-together\" target=\"\">\n    <button class=\"vf-button vf-button--primary\">\n        Read the full feature    <\/button>\n<\/a>\n<!--\/vf-button-->\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"\"><!--[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=\"1000\" height=\"600\" class=\"vf-figure__image\" src=\"https:\/\/www.embl.org\/about\/info\/annual-report\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/CNR-MoU.jpeg\" alt=\"EMBL and CNR flags alongside Italian flag\" class=\"wp-image-651\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.embl.org\/about\/info\/annual-report\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/CNR-MoU.jpeg 1000w, https:\/\/www.embl.org\/about\/info\/annual-report\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/CNR-MoU-300x180.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.embl.org\/about\/info\/annual-report\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/CNR-MoU-768x461.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n        <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n  <style>\n #wp-block-25 .vf-card-container__inner {\n    --vf-card-container__grid--size: 18rem !important;\n}\n#wp-block-25 .vf-card-container {\n  padding-top: 0px !important;\n}\n  <\/style>\n<style>\n    <\/style>\n\n<section id=\"wp-block-25\">\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\">\n        <h2 class=\"vf-section-header__heading\" >\n            <\/h2>\n              <\/div>\n      \n\n<article class=\"vf-card vf-card--brand vf-card--bordered vf-u-margin__bottom--800\" style=\"--vf-card__image--aspect-ratio: 16 \/ 9;\">\n  <img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.embl.org\/about\/info\/annual-report\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Vilnius-LSC-1000x600-.jpeg\" class=\"vf-card__image\" alt=\"A portrait image Prof. Virginijus \u0160ik\u0161nys, Chairman of the board of the VU Life Sciences Center; Edith Heard, EMBL Director General; Plamena Markova, EMBL Head of International Relations; Prof. Gintaras Valin\u010dius, Director of Vilnius University Life Sciences Center\" loading=\"lazy\" itemprop=\"image\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.embl.org\/about\/info\/annual-report\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Vilnius-LSC-1000x600-.jpeg 1000w, https:\/\/www.embl.org\/about\/info\/annual-report\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Vilnius-LSC-1000x600--300x180.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.embl.org\/about\/info\/annual-report\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Vilnius-LSC-1000x600--768x461.jpeg 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\/annual-report\/ar2021\/the-importance-of-member-state-engagement\" target=\"\">\n        \n        The importance of member state engagement\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\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Between facing an ongoing pandemic and preparing for EMBL\u2019s next five-year strategic programme, EMBL and its member states met virtually and in-person to help position the Laboratory for the future.<\/span><\/p>\n      <\/div>\n<\/article>\n\n\n\n<article class=\"vf-card vf-card--brand vf-card--bordered vf-u-margin__bottom--800\" style=\"--vf-card__image--aspect-ratio: 16 \/ 9;\">\n  <img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.embl.org\/about\/info\/annual-report\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/20211018_WhitePaper_newsBanner_1000x600px.jpeg\" class=\"vf-card__image\" alt=\"planet earth with artistic interpretations of molecular imagery\" loading=\"lazy\" itemprop=\"image\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.embl.org\/about\/info\/annual-report\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/20211018_WhitePaper_newsBanner_1000x600px.jpeg 1000w, https:\/\/www.embl.org\/about\/info\/annual-report\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/20211018_WhitePaper_newsBanner_1000x600px-300x180.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.embl.org\/about\/info\/annual-report\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/20211018_WhitePaper_newsBanner_1000x600px-768x461.jpeg 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\/annual-report\/ar2021\/life-sciences-at-cop26\" target=\"\">\n        \n        Life Sciences at COP26\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\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As part of the preparation for EMBL\u2019s new Programme to study life \u2018in context\u2019, it published a white paper on molecular biology\u2019s role in the Green Recovery and attended COP26 as an Observer shortly afterwards.<\/span><\/p>\n      <\/div>\n<\/article>\n\n\n          <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n<hr class=\"vf-divider\">\n\n\n\n<div class=\"vf-grid | vf-grid__col-5\"><div class=\"vf-grid__col--span-4\"><!--[vf\/content]-->\n<div class=\"vf-content\">\n\n<p class=\"vf-u-text-color--green vf-text--body vf-text-body--1\"><em>\u201cCutting-edge science shines through excellent operational support and infrastructure. Building the perfect environment for science was what I aimed for at EMBL, and this is also vital in my current role.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;Matthias Haury, Chief Operating Officer, Max Planck Florida Institute for Neuroscience; as EMBL\u2019s EICAT Coordinating Manager from 2006\u20132010, Matthias was instrumental in building the EMBL Corporate Partnership Program and in the planning and opening of EMBL\u2019s Advanced Training Centre<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"\"><!--[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=\"200\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.embl.org\/about\/info\/annual-report\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Matthias_HauryCROPPED.png\" class=\"vf-profile__image\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" itemprop=\"image\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.embl.org\/about\/info\/annual-report\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Matthias_HauryCROPPED.png 200w, https:\/\/www.embl.org\/about\/info\/annual-report\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Matthias_HauryCROPPED-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px\" \/>\n    <h3 class=\"vf-profile__title\" >\n                                <\/h3>\n    \n    \n    \n      \n\n    \n<\/article>\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\/2022\/05\/20220524_AR2021-banner_Ops-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              Operations          <\/h1>\n\n    \n        <p class=\"vf-hero__text\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In 2021, EMBL\u2019s administrative and operations teams accelerated the work that keeps EMBL running at a notable pace and level of excellence. New sustainability and equality, diversity, and inclusion strategies showed the importance of supporting initiatives that improve how EMBL conducts science. And as the COVID-19 pandemic continued, so too did the hard work of EMBL staff through remote work and creative solutions to minimise disruption to EMBL missions. <\/span><\/p>\n    \n      <\/div>\n<\/section>\n<!--\/vf-hero-->\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"vf-grid | vf-grid__col-5\"><div class=\"vf-grid__col--span-4\"><!--[vf\/content]-->\n<div class=\"vf-content\">\n\n<p class=\"vf-u-text-color--green vf-text--body vf-text-body--1\"><em><em>\u201cModernising service delivery to the EMBL community is our aim. Moving this forward as a collective team effort with colleagues across sites means success for all of us at EMBL.\u201d<\/em><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Lena Reunis, Head of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.embl.org\/internal-information\/omt\/\">Operations Management Team<\/a><\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"\"><!--[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=\"155\" height=\"175\" src=\"https:\/\/www.embl.org\/about\/info\/annual-report\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/CP-60003400.jpg\" class=\"vf-profile__image\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" itemprop=\"image\" \/>\n    <h3 class=\"vf-profile__title\" >\n                                <\/h3>\n    \n    \n    \n      \n\n    \n<\/article>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<style>\n    <\/style>\n\n<section id=\"wp-block-27\">\n  <div class=\"vf-card-container vf-card-container__col-3 | vf-u-fullbleed  \n  | vf-u-background-color-ui--grey--light \">\n        <div class=\"vf-card-container__inner\">\n            <div class=\"vf-section-header | vf-u-margin__bottom--600\">\n        <h2 class=\"vf-section-header__heading\" >\n            <\/h2>\n              <\/div>\n      \n\n<article class=\"vf-card vf-card--brand vf-card--bordered vf-u-margin__bottom--800\" style=\"--vf-card__image--aspect-ratio: 16 \/ 9;\">\n  <img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/www.embl.org\/about\/info\/annual-report\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Green_Wall_05_2021-6-m.jpg\" class=\"vf-card__image\" alt=\"parking garage with plants growing all along its side, next to tall trees\" loading=\"lazy\" itemprop=\"image\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.embl.org\/about\/info\/annual-report\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Green_Wall_05_2021-6-m.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.embl.org\/about\/info\/annual-report\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Green_Wall_05_2021-6-m-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.embl.org\/about\/info\/annual-report\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Green_Wall_05_2021-6-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\/annual-report\/ar2021\/molecular-biology-goes-green\" target=\"\">\n        \n        Molecular biology goes green\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\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">EMBL steps up its own response to global environmental problems with its first Sustainability Strategy.<\/span><\/p>\n      <\/div>\n<\/article>\n\n\n\n<article class=\"vf-card vf-card--brand vf-card--bordered vf-u-margin__bottom--800\" style=\"--vf-card__image--aspect-ratio: 16 \/ 9;\">\n  <img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.embl.org\/about\/info\/annual-report\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/211215_EDI-strategy.png\" class=\"vf-card__image\" alt=\"Oh NO! Annika, so sorry to hear this. And yes, Tony tested positive last night after a negative test earlier in the day, but a newfound fever... The good news here is that both of us -- so far, knock on wood -- have very mild symptoms.\" loading=\"lazy\" itemprop=\"image\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.embl.org\/about\/info\/annual-report\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/211215_EDI-strategy.png 1000w, https:\/\/www.embl.org\/about\/info\/annual-report\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/211215_EDI-strategy-300x180.png 300w, https:\/\/www.embl.org\/about\/info\/annual-report\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/211215_EDI-strategy-768x461.png 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\/annual-report\/ar2021\/fostering-diversity-and-equality\" target=\"\">\n        \n        Fostering diversity and equality\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\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A new strategy aims to improve work culture and encourage inclusive scientific research.<\/span><\/p>\n      <\/div>\n<\/article>\n\n\n\n<article class=\"vf-card vf-card--brand vf-card--bordered vf-u-margin__bottom--800\" style=\"--vf-card__image--aspect-ratio: 16 \/ 9;\">\n  <img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.embl.org\/about\/info\/annual-report\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Mental_Health_Tag_RGB-01-m.jpg\" class=\"vf-card__image\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" itemprop=\"image\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.embl.org\/about\/info\/annual-report\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Mental_Health_Tag_RGB-01-m.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.embl.org\/about\/info\/annual-report\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Mental_Health_Tag_RGB-01-m-300x180.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.embl.org\/about\/info\/annual-report\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Mental_Health_Tag_RGB-01-m-768x461.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\/annual-report\/operations-during-a-pandemic\" target=\"\">\n        \n        Operations during a pandemic\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\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">EMBL navigates a pandemic, finding creative ways to address operational challenges.<\/span><\/p>\n      <\/div>\n<\/article>\n\n\n          <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n<div class=\"vf-grid | vf-grid__col-5\"><div class=\"vf-grid__col--span-4\"><!--[vf\/content]-->\n<div class=\"vf-content\">\n\n<p class=\"vf-u-text-color--green vf-text--body vf-text-body--1\"><em>\u201cThe Staff Association has been actively involved in shaping an EDI strategy to ensure a workplace that is inclusive for everyone. After all, diverse, inclusive labs capture a broader range of perspectives, which not only makes for better workplaces, but for better science.\u201d&nbsp;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Susi Power, Programme Officer at EMBO, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.embl.org\/internal-information\/equality-diversity-and-inclusion\/\">EDI<\/a> representative for the <a href=\"https:\/\/staffassociation.embl.org\/\">Staff Association<\/a><\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"\"><!--[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=\"155\" height=\"175\" src=\"https:\/\/www.embl.org\/about\/info\/annual-report\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/SusiPower.jpeg\" class=\"vf-profile__image\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" itemprop=\"image\" \/>\n    <h3 class=\"vf-profile__title\" >\n                                <\/h3>\n    \n    \n    \n      \n\n    \n<\/article>\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\/2022\/05\/20220524_AR2021_banner_Reviews-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\">\n        <h2 class=\"vf-section-header__heading\" >\n        Reviews of EMBL units in 2021    <\/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=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.embl.org\/about\/info\/annual-report\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/EMBL-Grenoble-\u00a9-Pierre-Jayet012_UPDATE-1024x683.jpg\" class=\"vf-card__image\" alt=\"EMBL Grenoble building in the sun\" loading=\"lazy\" itemprop=\"image\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.embl.org\/about\/info\/annual-report\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/EMBL-Grenoble-\u00a9-Pierre-Jayet012_UPDATE-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.embl.org\/about\/info\/annual-report\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/EMBL-Grenoble-\u00a9-Pierre-Jayet012_UPDATE-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.embl.org\/about\/info\/annual-report\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/EMBL-Grenoble-\u00a9-Pierre-Jayet012_UPDATE-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.embl.org\/about\/info\/annual-report\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/EMBL-Grenoble-\u00a9-Pierre-Jayet012_UPDATE-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.embl.org\/about\/info\/annual-report\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/EMBL-Grenoble-\u00a9-Pierre-Jayet012_UPDATE-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/>\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\/2022\/01\/e8sac2021-DG-response-to-EMBL-Grenoble-Review-Report.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">\n        \n        EMBL Grenoble\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\"><p class=\"p1\">EMBL Grenoble was reviewed. You can read the pdf review and response here<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><\/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=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.embl.org\/about\/info\/annual-report\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/EBI_South_building_wide_rear_EDIT-1024x683.jpg\" class=\"vf-card__image\" alt=\"EMBL-EBI South building\" loading=\"lazy\" itemprop=\"image\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.embl.org\/about\/info\/annual-report\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/EBI_South_building_wide_rear_EDIT-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.embl.org\/about\/info\/annual-report\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/EBI_South_building_wide_rear_EDIT-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.embl.org\/about\/info\/annual-report\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/EBI_South_building_wide_rear_EDIT-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.embl.org\/about\/info\/annual-report\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/EBI_South_building_wide_rear_EDIT-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.embl.org\/about\/info\/annual-report\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/EBI_South_building_wide_rear_EDIT-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/>\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\/2021\/07\/e4sac2021-DG-Response-to-the-EMBL-EBI-Research-Review-Report-23062021.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">\n        \n        EMBL-EBI Research\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\"><p class=\"p1\">EMBL-EBI Research was reviewed. You can read the pdf review and response here<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><\/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=\"1024\" height=\"682\" src=\"https:\/\/www.embl.org\/about\/info\/annual-report\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/DJI_02092-1024x682.jpg\" class=\"vf-card__image\" alt=\"EMBL Heidelberg Campus from above\" loading=\"lazy\" itemprop=\"image\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.embl.org\/about\/info\/annual-report\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/DJI_02092-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.embl.org\/about\/info\/annual-report\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/DJI_02092-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.embl.org\/about\/info\/annual-report\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/DJI_02092-768x511.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.embl.org\/about\/info\/annual-report\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/DJI_02092-1536x1023.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.embl.org\/about\/info\/annual-report\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/DJI_02092-2048x1364.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/>\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\/2021\/07\/e6sac2021-DG-Response-to-the-CBB-Unit-Review-Report-22062021.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">\n        \n        Cell Biology and Biophysics 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\"><p class=\"p1\">EMBL Cell Biology and Biophysics Unit was reviewed.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span> You can read the pdf review and response here<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><\/p>\n      <\/div>\n<\/article>\n\n\n          <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n<div class=\"embl-grid\"><div class=\"\"><!--[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 class=\"\"><!--[vf\/content]-->\n<div class=\"vf-content\">\n\n<p>With&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.embl.org\/about\/member-states\/\">27 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. EMBL is an intergovernmental organisation, headquartered in Heidelberg, and was founded in 1974 with the mission of promoting molecular biology research in Europe, training young scientists, and developing new technologies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>EMBL currently employs more than 1800 people in&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.embl.org\/sites\/barcelona\/\">Barcelona<\/a>,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.embl.org\/sites\/grenoble\/\">\u200b\u200bGrenoble<\/a>,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.embl.org\/sites\/hamburg\/\">Hamburg<\/a>,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.embl.org\/sites\/heidelberg\/\">Heidelberg<\/a>,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ebi.ac.uk\/\">EMBL-EBI Hinxton<\/a>&nbsp;(near Cambridge), and&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.embl.org\/sites\/rome\/\">Rome<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Publishing hundreds of research articles and hosting dozens of&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.embl.org\/events\/\">conferences<\/a>&nbsp;every year, EMBL is driving visionary fundamental research, and training Europe\u2019s future scientific talent.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"vf-grid | vf-grid__col-1\"><div class=\"vf-grid__col--span-2\"><!--[vf\/content]-->\n<div class=\"vf-content\">\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"vf_template_home-page.php","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"embl_taxonomy":[],"class_list":["post-38","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"acf":[],"embl_taxonomy_terms":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.embl.org\/about\/info\/annual-report\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/38","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.embl.org\/about\/info\/annual-report\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.embl.org\/about\/info\/annual-report\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.embl.org\/about\/info\/annual-report\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.embl.org\/about\/info\/annual-report\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=38"}],"version-history":[{"count":652,"href":"https:\/\/www.embl.org\/about\/info\/annual-report\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/38\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":17692,"href":"https:\/\/www.embl.org\/about\/info\/annual-report\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/38\/revisions\/17692"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.embl.org\/about\/info\/annual-report\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=38"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"embl_taxonomy","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.embl.org\/about\/info\/annual-report\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/embl_taxonomy?post=38"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}