{"id":23,"date":"2025-01-22T10:27:36","date_gmt":"2025-01-22T10:27:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.embl.org\/groups\/mobile-labs\/home\/"},"modified":"2025-10-20T10:22:38","modified_gmt":"2025-10-20T10:22:38","slug":"home","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.embl.org\/groups\/mobile-labs\/","title":{"rendered":"Home"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"vf-grid vf-grid__col-3 | vf-u-margin__bottom--800\">\n      <div class=\"vf-grid__col--span-2\">\n      <div class=\"vf-content-hub-html\">\n  <!-- Generated by: http:\/\/content.embl.org\/api\/v1\/pattern.html?filter-content-type=profiles&amp;filter-uuid=2b1f7b4d-b107-4257-a3a8-0a7207d8b217&amp;pattern=node-teaser -->\n      <div data-embl-js-conditional-edit=\"195073\">\n              <h1 class=\"vf-lede\">The EMBL Mobile Laboratories bring cutting-edge technology and methodology to the field, enabling novel approaches and experiments in a field research setting and are supporting sample processing, and data integration.<\/p>\r\n\n            <a class=\"vf-text vf-text--body-r vf-link embl-conditional-edit\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" href=\"\/node\/195073\" target=\"_blank\">Edit<\/a>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n      <div >\n\n<!-- <style>\n  .vf-content-hub-html {\n    --vf-stack-margin--custom: unset !important;\n  }\n<\/style> -->\n\n    <div class=\"vf-content-hub-html vf-stack vf-stack--600\" data-cache=\"0c46b67f\">\n      <!-- Generated by: http:\/\/content.embl.org\/api\/v1\/pattern.html?filter-content-type=person&amp;filter-field-value%5Bfield_person_positions.entity.field_position_membership%5D=leader&amp;filter-field-value%5Bfield_person_positions.entity.field_position_team.entity.field_foreignid%5D=601&amp;filter-ref-entity%5Bfield_person_positions%5D%5Btitle%5D=&amp;filter-ref-entity%5Bfield_person_positions%5D%5Bfield_position_primary%5D=1&amp;hide%5Bteam%2Cmobile%2Cphones%5D=1&amp;limit=5&amp;pattern=vf-profile-inline&amp;sort-field-value%5Bchanged%5D=DESC -->\n                \n                            <article class=\"vf-profile vf-profile--very-easy vf-profile--medium vf-profile--inline\" data-embl-js-conditional-edit=\"161769\">\n              <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"vf-profile__image\" src=\"https:\/\/content.embl.org\/\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/medium\/public\/persons\/CP-60039029.jpg?itok=xHctjuhP\" alt=\"image of Niko Leisch\" \/>\n      \n              <h3 class=\"vf-profile__title\">\n                      <a href=\"https:\/\/www.embl.org\/people\/person\/nikolaus-leisch\" class=\"vf-profile__link\">Niko Leisch<\/a>\n                  <\/h3>\n      \n              <p class=\"vf-profile__job-title\">\n          Head of Mobile Laboratory Services\n        <\/p>\n      \n      \n      \n      \n      \n      \n              <p class=\"vf-profile__uuid\">\n          <span>ORCID:<\/span>\n          <a class=\"vf-profile__link vf-profile__link--secondary\" href=\"https:\/\/europepmc.org\/authors\/0000-0001-7375-3749\">\n            0000-0001-7375-3749\n          <\/a>\n        <\/p>\n            <a class=\"vf-text vf-text--body-r vf-link embl-conditional-edit\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" href=\"\/node\/161769\/161769\" target=\"_blank\">\n        Edit\n      <\/a>\n    <\/article>\n  <\/div>\n\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\">Overview&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The EMBL mobile laboratory fleet includes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Sampling processing Laboratory (SPL) \u2013 a medium size van equipped for sample processing, documentation and storage.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Advanced Mobile Laboratory (AML) \u2013 a fully equipped molecular lab, outfitted with cutting-edge instrumentation for in-depth analysis.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>We can host workshops, courses and scientific training and the Advanced Mobile Lab is a fantastic platform for outreach and public engagement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Mobile Labs were born from the TREC expedition where standardization throughout Europe and access to methodologies otherwise not available were imperative. For more information visit the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.embl.org\/about\/info\/trec\/\">TREC Expedition website<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Mobile Laboratories are an outgoing service facility that can work with you on site. If you are interested in working with us, please have a look at our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.embl.org\/groups\/mobile-labs\/facility-guidelines\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"177\">facility guidelines<\/a> for more information and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.embl.org\/groups\/mobile-labs\/contact\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"46\">contact us<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div><!--[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\/jepbtufJrIg\" frameborder=\"0\" controls allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<style>\n    <\/style>\n\n<section id=\"wp-block-1\">\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 | vf-u-sr-only\">\n        <h2 class=\"vf-section-header__heading\" >\n        Mission Statement\u00a0    <\/h2>\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\">Mission Statement&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>EMBL\u2019s Mobile laboratories is a core facility dedicated to both, supporting the researchers at EMBL with the highest level of service, but also to advancing field-based biology by providing immediate access to cutting-edge technologies where they are most needed.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We aim to&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Bring advanced molecular and cell biology tools directly into the field, enabling research in remote or under-resourced areas.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Enable on-site experiments and real-time readout.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Foster collaboration by connecting researchers.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Standardize sampling, data acquisition, and analysis across diverse locations for large-scale comparable results.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Offer high-quality scientific training and services to the wider research community.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Through these efforts, we aim to expand the frontiers of science, facilitate impactful discoveries, and build a more inclusive research ecosystem.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div><!--[vf\/content]-->\n<div class=\"vf-content\">\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Current Location<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"vf-figure wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1579\" class=\"vf-figure__image\" src=\"https:\/\/www.embl.org\/groups\/mobile-labs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/AML_in_HD_2_NL.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4541\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.embl.org\/groups\/mobile-labs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/AML_in_HD_2_NL.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/www.embl.org\/groups\/mobile-labs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/AML_in_HD_2_NL-300x247.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.embl.org\/groups\/mobile-labs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/AML_in_HD_2_NL-1024x842.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.embl.org\/groups\/mobile-labs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/AML_in_HD_2_NL-768x632.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.embl.org\/groups\/mobile-labs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/AML_in_HD_2_NL-1536x1263.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><figcaption class=\"vf-figure__caption\">EMBLs Mobile Labs are currently at EMBL Heidelberg<\/figcaption><\/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\n<div class=\"vf-grid | vf-grid__col-4\"><div><!--[vf\/content]-->\n<div class=\"vf-content\">\n\n<figure class=\"vf-figure wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" class=\"vf-figure__image\" src=\"https:\/\/www.embl.org\/groups\/mobile-labs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/AML-team-1024x682.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-267\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.embl.org\/groups\/mobile-labs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/AML-team-1024x682.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.embl.org\/groups\/mobile-labs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/AML-team-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/www.embl.org\/groups\/mobile-labs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/AML-team-768x512.png 768w, https:\/\/www.embl.org\/groups\/mobile-labs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/AML-team.png 1501w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"vf-figure__caption\">The Mobile Labs Team.<br>Credit: Niko Leisch\/EMBL<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div><!--[vf\/content]-->\n<div class=\"vf-content\">\n\n<figure class=\"vf-figure wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" class=\"vf-figure__image\" src=\"https:\/\/www.embl.org\/groups\/mobile-labs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/AML-interior-1024x682.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-270\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.embl.org\/groups\/mobile-labs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/AML-interior-1024x682.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.embl.org\/groups\/mobile-labs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/AML-interior-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/www.embl.org\/groups\/mobile-labs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/AML-interior-768x512.png 768w, https:\/\/www.embl.org\/groups\/mobile-labs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/AML-interior.png 1501w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"vf-figure__caption\">The interior of the Advanced Mobile Lab.\nCredit: Niko Leisch\/EMBL<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div><!--[vf\/content]-->\n<div class=\"vf-content\">\n\n<figure class=\"vf-figure wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" class=\"vf-figure__image\" src=\"https:\/\/www.embl.org\/groups\/mobile-labs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/AML-teaching-1024x683.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-269\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.embl.org\/groups\/mobile-labs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/AML-teaching-1024x683.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.embl.org\/groups\/mobile-labs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/AML-teaching-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/www.embl.org\/groups\/mobile-labs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/AML-teaching-768x512.png 768w, https:\/\/www.embl.org\/groups\/mobile-labs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/AML-teaching.png 1501w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"vf-figure__caption\">Teaching in the AML.\nCredit: Massimo del Prete\/EMBL<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div><!--[vf\/content]-->\n<div class=\"vf-content\">\n\n<figure class=\"vf-figure wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" class=\"vf-figure__image\" src=\"https:\/\/www.embl.org\/groups\/mobile-labs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/AML-conference-1024x683.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-268\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.embl.org\/groups\/mobile-labs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/AML-conference-1024x683.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.embl.org\/groups\/mobile-labs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/AML-conference-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/www.embl.org\/groups\/mobile-labs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/AML-conference-768x512.png 768w, https:\/\/www.embl.org\/groups\/mobile-labs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/AML-conference.png 1501w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"vf-figure__caption\">The participants of the EMBO course &#8211;  Imaging Marine Organisms Across Scale in Napoli, in front of the AML. \nCredit: Massimo del Prete\/EMBL<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" 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