EMBL is Europe’s Life Sciences Laboratory
We conduct world-class biological research and training and offer state-of-the-art technology for a wide range of experimental services.
Governance
EMBL is an inter-governmental organisation with support from more than 30 countries that is led by the Director General, Anthony Hyman, appointed by the EMBL Council.
The EMBL Council is composed of all member states of the Laboratory. Each member state is represented by up to two delegates, who may be accompanied by advisers. Council ensures that the financial requirements of the agreement establishing EMBL and of the agreements with host member states are complied with.
The Finance Committee assists the Council in the financial management and control of EMBL.
Council establishes a Scientific Advisory Committee that gives advice to Council, in particular with regard to proposals from the Director General on the realisation of the programme of the Laboratory. The Scientific Advisory Committee is composed of distinguished scientists appointed in their own right, not as representatives of member states.
See also
EMBL Programme 2022–26
The ‘Molecules to Ecosystems’ Programme outlines EMBL’s plans for its next five-year cycle.
EMBL Annual report 2023
A year of exceptional life science research, services, training, industry collaboration, and integration of European life science research.