TREC sets off along the Mediterranean coast
Connections The second phase of the TREC expedition focuses on the Mediterranean coast, with Barcelona, Spain, hosting the first ‘superstop’ of 2024
2024
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12 moments of philanthropy: #3 Environmental Research Initiative
Connections, Lab Matters The Environmental Research Initiative is a community effort of donations empowering EMBL scientists to solve global environmental challenges through molecular biology.
2024
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Connecting shores and exploring new avenues for collaboration with Malta
Connections, Events During a visit from high-level representatives of EMBL’s member state Malta, the honourable delegation allowed a peek behind the scenes of their scientific and institutional collaborations, and shared their memories and future aspirations for the partnership.
2024
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12 moments of philanthropy: #2 The Fuchs Fund and its unique approach to supporting EMBL PhD students
Connections, Lab Matters The Fuchs Fund, started by Lilo and Manfred Fuchs in 2017, has become a lifeline for EMBL students facing adversity during their PhD journeys.
2024
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12 moments of philanthropy: #1 Klaus Tschira and the ATC
Connections, Lab Matters A pivotal conversation 20 years ago led to the creation of the iconic 'double-helix building' that is EMBL's Advanced Training Centre.
2024
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EMBL and UGA signed the renewal of their agreement for the delivery of a doctoral degree
Connections, Lab Matters The two institutions celebrated the renewal of the partnership agreement initiated in 1999 for the delivery of a doctoral degree and a joint training certificate during UGA’s Welcome Day for doctoral students.
2023
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The Barcelona Collaboratorium hosts its first event since its opening
Connections, Events The Barcelona Collaboratorium celebrated a milestone as it hosted the EMBO Practical Course ‘Computational modelling of multicellular systems'.
2023
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Federal Research Minister Bettina Stark-Watzinger visits EMBL exhibition ‘The World of Molecular Biology
Connections, Lab Matters Representatives from politics, research and the philanthropist community joined the Minister's visit to EMBL exhibition “The World of Molecular Biology” in Heidelberg and welcomed the dialogue between science and society initiated by the exhibition.
2023
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TREC – Towards the end of the first phase
Connections, Lab Matters The TREC expedition has come to the end of its first phase. The last superstop of 2023 was hosted by CIIMAR in Porto and, despite the adverse weather conditions, included many scientific and public engagement activities.
2023
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Looking back on 20 years of structural biology collaboration in Grenoble
Connections, Lab Matters On this date (15 November), 21 years ago, the EMBL, ESRF, ILL, and IBS directors signed a memorandum of understanding to create the Partnership for Structural Biology (PSB) on the European Photon and Neutron (EPN) science campus in Grenoble.
2023
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Celebrating European collaboration at the TREC supersite in Bilbao
Connections, Lab Matters A celebratory event at the Maritime Museum Bilbao marked the partnerships that make possible the TREC expedition on land and at sea along the European coast.
2023
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Genes, cells, and embryos in development and evolution: Pere Alberch, 25 years on
Connections, Events Scientists from the MELIS department at UPF and EMBL Barcelona have organised a symposium to discuss the work of the visionary Catalan scientist Pere Alberch, who passed away 25 years ago.
2023
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EMBL in Spain: Molecules to Ecosystems
Alumni, Connections EMBL in Spain 2023 was held in Bilbao on Friday 9 October, hosted at the Center for Cooperative Research in Biosciences (CIC bioGUNE).
2023
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Enjoying a science day in Grenoble
Connections, Lab Matters EMBL Grenoble was once again present for the science outreach event ‘Parvis des Sciences’ on Saturday 14 October 2023.
2023
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EMBL’s southern hemisphere connection
Connections, Lab Matters Ian Smith, Chair of EMBL Australia´s Council, chats about the synergies between the organisations, opportunities for collaboration, and ideas for exciting new programmes arising out of a recent visit to EMBL Heidelberg.
2023
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Inspiring the next generation of Montenegrin scientists
Connections, Events EMBL participated in the recent Science and Innovation Days in Podgorica, Montenegro, sharing its passion for knowledge and curiosity.
2023
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AI in biology and health: opportunities and challenges
Connections, Lab Matters EMBL gathered together government, industry, and academic researchers to explore how to leverage the power of AI and machine learning to advance research.
2023
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Five decades of EMBL visits
Connections, Lab Matters Structural biologist Shlomo Trachtenberg has made research trips to EMBL from Israel since the late 1970s and reflects on the boost EMBL’s technology provided his research, the ingredients for an ideal research institution, and his ongoing fascination with microscopes.
2023
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Forging collaborations across the Nordics
Connections, Lab Matters The 12th annual meeting of the Nordic EMBL Partnership for Molecular Medicine took place in Espoo, Finland, between 11-14 September 2023.
2023
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Bringing scientific services together ‘2RISE’
Connections, Events An upcoming EMBL-led infrastructure management training will help formalise information exchange in the Rhine-Neckar region to widen access to technology and scientific services for members of the Health + Life Science Alliance.
2023
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EMBL and ZEISS enter long-term strategic partnership
Connections, Lab Matters Through the collaborative framework agreement, EMBL and ZEISS aim to accelerate the development of imaging technology to advance life science research.
2023
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Connecting scientists, engaging citizens
Connections, Lab Matters The TREC expedition stop in Sopot offered an opportunity to create connections with Polish scientists and citizens around the topics of planetary biology and ocean science.
2023
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TREC on Twitter: a life-in-context journey through the social media lens
Connections, Lab Matters TREC scientists, outreach specialists, and a crucial support team have been on the road, exploring life at European coasts.
2023
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Baden-Württemberg’s new Minister of Science, Research, and the Arts visits EMBL
Connections, Events During a visit to the Heidelberg EMBL campus, Minister Petra Olschowski learned about EMBL´s current research programme, its scientific operations and local collaborations, and explored its Imaging Centre and World of Molecular Biology exhibition.
2023
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IMAGINE-ing next-generation technology to help biologists
Connections, Lab Matters EMBL researchers and collaborators have begun an impactful innovation-development journey, thanks to a European Commission ‘IMAGINE’ grant.
2023
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EMBL in Italy: cutting-edge science from basic to applied research
Alumni, Connections The annual meeting organised by Italian EMBL alumni was held in Turin on 18-19 May, hosted by the University of Turin and the University of Piemonte Orientale (UPO)
2023
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EMBL and SciLifeLab cooperate on data science
Connections, Lab Matters The third meeting between EMBL and SciLifeLab communities took place in Uppsala and focused on data science, aiming at further expanding the collaboration
2023
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Sharing knowledge, widening access across Europe
Connections, Lab Matters European Commission and EMBL renew commitment, agree on new areas of cooperation, in new EC DG’s first infrastructure visit since appointment.
2023
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Cancer cell ‘decathlon’ to help predict tumour aggressiveness and metastasis
Connections, Technology and innovation The PLAST-CELL project aims to understanding cancer progression by quantifying a cancer cell’s ability to respond to environmental stress that threatens its survival
2023
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Vizgen joins EMBL science-industry programme
Connections, Lab Matters Vizgen, the life science company dedicated to improving human health by visualising single-cell spatial genomics information, has joined EMBL’s Corporate Partnership Programme.
2023
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Celebration of the next ten years of the Nordic EMBL Partnership for Molecular Medicine
Connections, Lab Matters The Nordic EMBL Partnership for Molecular Medicine celebrates the signing of its renewed ten years agreement between EMBL and the Universities of Aarhus, Oslo, Umeå, and Helsinki.
2023
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Building a broader European science community
Connections, Lab Matters Croatian scientists and students from the Ruđer Bošković Institute and University of Zagreb visited EMBL to exchange ideas with researchers and public outreach experts on ways to increase interest, awareness, and involvement in science.
2023
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EMBL Hamburg joins northern European life science consortium
Connections, Lab Matters EMBL Hamburg partners with the Hanseatic Life Science Research Infrastructure Consortium (HALRIC) to enhance life sciences research in Scandinavia and northern Germany. The consortium builds on the HALOS project to foster collaborations between industry, hospitals, and universities, leveraging…
2023
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Nikon Europe increases support for EMBL’s innovative scientific training programme
Connections, Lab Matters Nikon Europe has intensified its engagement with EMBL's Corporate Partnership Programme to support young scientists.
2023
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EMBL and Montenegro: boosting cooperation and enhancing awareness
Connections, EMBL Member States, Lab Matters Europe’s life sciences laboratory EMBL on 5 April welcomed Council delegates Ivana Lagator and Lidija Vukcevic from the Montenegrin Ministry of Science and Technological Development, and University of Montenegro representative Professor Danilo Mrdak, to discuss expanding research and training…
2023
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Building a bioinformatics community at the nf-core hackathon
Connections, Technology and innovation Darwin Tree of Life project improves bioinformatics tools for biodiversity data analysis
2023
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EMBL explores synergies in neuroscience research with French partners
Connections, Lab Matters Scientists from EMBL and its French academic partners gathered at EMBL Rome for a workshop to foster collaboration and advance research in neuroscience.
2023
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EMBL Grenoble showcased at Biophysical Society Meeting
Connections, Lab Matters EMBL’s French site was highlighted in a short film presenting its expertise in structural biology research and services.
2023
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Promoting European innovation in the life sciences
Connections, Lab Matters One of EMBL’s core missions is the development and transfer of scientific know-how and technologies to academia, industry, and commercial entities to facilitate further research, innovations, and commercialisation for the benefit of society at large. Working across Europe, EMBL has partnerships…
2023
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EMBL partners with UNESCO to drive progress on shared goals
Connections, Lab Matters New agreement with UN organisation will enable cooperation in the fields of open science, capacity building, and talent development
2023
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BIOcean5D targets marine biodiversity
Connections, Lab Matters EMBL hosts inaugural meeting for major interdisciplinary project designed to boost understanding of ocean life
2023
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Understanding marine biodiversity across space, time, and human impacts
Connections, Lab Matters Europe-wide project studies coastal and marine biodiversity from viruses to whales
2022
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Celebrating science in Grenoble
Connections, Lab Matters In October 2022, EMBL Grenoble participated in the annual science outreach event Parvis des Sciences, organised by the GIANT campus under the umbrella of the French science week – La Fête de la science.
2022
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EMBL Barcelona and CRG kickstart new era of digital biology in Barcelona
Connections, Lab Matters The institutes have launched a joint new initiative which aims to make biology as engineerable as an aeroplane or a bridge.
2022
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European institutes commit to data access across borders
Announcements, Connections, Science The Federated EGA is set to improve access to sensitive human data in a safe and secure way.
2022
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Life Science Alliance starts new chapter
Connections, Lab Matters Dieter Schwarz Foundation renews 3-year funding to EMBL for the EMBL | Stanford Life Science Alliance, a unique international collaboration bringing together researchers from the two leading institutions to develop transformative technologies and accelerate biomedical research.
2022
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Strengthening scientific ties between EMBL and Iceland
Connections, Lab Matters EMBL delegation including the Director General visits Iceland marking another stage in this deepening scientific collaboration
2022
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Latvian science benefits from prospect membership
Connections, Events The first meeting of the Latvian Bioinformatics Forum points towards an even brighter future for the country’s role in European life sciences
2022
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A summer of scientific exchange in Barcelona
Connections, Lab Matters EMBL’s site by the sea hosted a trio of conferences this summer, covering topics ranging from vascular biology to engineered living systems to evolution.
2022
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The EMBL Imaging Centre: making it happen
Connections, Events Creating a cutting-edge facility for the global life science community doesn't happen overnight. We spoke to some of those who worked to turn this dream into a reality.
2022
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EMBL and CSIC join hands to discuss microbes in a changing world
Connections, Events Researchers from EMBL and CSIC came together to discuss microbial communities, diversity, and behaviour, in the context of One Health.
2022
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EMBL enhances collaboration with scientists and research institutes in Croatia
Connections, Events Two days of events with institutes in the country add a new chapter to successful scientific collaboration
2022
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Supporting the African BioGenome Project to build bioinformatics capacity
Announcements, Connections, Lab Matters The African BioGenome Project and EMBL have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to support each other in building genomics and bioinformatics capacity across Africa
2022
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EMBL and IIT: Launching new avenues of collaboration
Connections, Lab Matters EMBL and IIT scientists met in person at EMBL Rome to strengthen their collaboration and explore new opportunities for scientific exchange
2022
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Teamed up to innovate
Connections, Lab Matters A new formal collaboration agreement enables will help smooth the transition from fundamental science to innovation.
2022
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EMBL in Italy event held at GSK Vaccines in Siena
Alumni, Connections The GSK Vaccines site in Siena hosted the annual EMBL in Italy event. The hybrid meeting brought together industry leaders, representatives from biotech start-ups, data scientists, and researchers from academia.
2022
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EMBL and SciLifeLab foster new connections
Connections, Events Joint workshop brings researchers together on site and virtually to discuss broad range of planetary biology topics.
2022
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EMBL consolidates ties with Sapienza University
Connections, Lab Matters EMBL and the Sapienza University of Rome confirm their reciprocal interest in intensifying collaborations and launch new opportunities for exchange of expertise
2022
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Molecular medicine across borders
Connections, Lab Matters The 11th annual Nordic EMBL Partnership for Molecular Medicine meeting was hosted in virtual format by DANDRITE, the Danish node of the Partnership, from 31 January–2 February 2022. The programme included updates from all partnership nodes, discussions about opportunities for new collaborations,…
2022
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Pfizer joins the Open Targets consortium
Announcements, Connections, Science Open Targets, a consortium focused on drug target identification, prioritisation, and validation, announced today that Pfizer has joined as a partner.
2022
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EMBL and Latvia deepen collaboration
Connections, Events Agreement signed with Latvia’s Biomedical Research and Study Centre will boost academic exchange and collaboration on some of the largest challenges facing human and planetary health.
2022
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Fostering excellence, diversity, and mobility in the Nordic EMBL Partnership
Connections, Events, Lab Matters Ahead of the annual meeting of the Nordic EMBL Partnership for Molecular Medicine, we spoke with its new Speaker, Mark Daly. Mark Daly, FIMM Director, recently accepted the post of Speaker of the Nordic EMBL Partnership. He explains his vision of the future cooperation between EMBL and the Nordics.
2022
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New facility in Hungary builds on strong collaborative foundations
Connections, Events A delegation from EMBL has participated in inauguration of a new facility — Incubator House — located in Szeged, Hungary.
2022
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EMBL-IAB collaboration on the rise
Connections, Lab Matters The memorandum of understanding (MoU) signed between EMBL and the Institute for Advanced Biosciences (IAB) a year ago has already catalysed new grants for joint research projects related to cancer and infection biology, thereby deepening collaborative activities.
2021
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EMBL and Gulbenkian strengthen their scientific collaboration
Connections, Lab Matters The agreement focuses on reinforcing the collaboration between scientists to strengthen our understanding of the organism in its environment.
2021
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Strengthening collaborations in France
Connections, Lab Matters EMBL and the French National Centre for Scientific Research (CNRS) signed a memorandum of understanding.
2021
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Celebrating Lithuania-EMBL cooperation on life science research
Connections, Events EMBL has taken another step towards strengthening its scientific relationship with Lithuania.
2021
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A holistic approach to preserving our health – and our planet’s
Connections, Events The upcoming 22nd EMBL Science & Society Conference will explore the One Health approach, which advocates for greater cross-sectoral collaboration and communication across the human-animal-environment interface.
2021
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Science for sustainability
Connections, Lab Matters The engagement of US and European Big Science facilities
2021
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Life sciences have key role in developing climate change solutions
Connections, Lab Matters EMBL attends COP26 to argue for strategy to involve molecular biology in the Green Recovery
2021
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EMBL reinforces collaboration with Belgian scientific community
Connections, Events EMBL has held a joint workshop with the Belgian Science Policy Office, BELSPO, underlining their long-standing collaboration and commitment to future cooperation.
2021
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EMBL and Ifremer cooperate to advance ocean sciences
Connections, Lab Matters The two organisations have signed a memorandum of understanding to support scientific cooperation in the exploration of coastal and oceanic ecosystems.
2021
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EMBL strengthens links with Estonia
Connections, Lab Matters A memorandum of understanding (MoU) has been signed between EMBL and the University of Tartu, a leading centre of research and training. The MoU aims to strengthen cooperation between EMBL and the life science research community in Estonia.
2021
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Celebrating Hungary-EMBL collaborations for life sciences research
Connections, Lab Matters EMBL and Hungarian research institutes will collaborate to address urgent biological and environmental challenges.
2021
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EMBL and Helmholtz Health join forces
Connections, Lab Matters EMBL and Helmholtz Association have signed a memorandum of understanding. The expanded collaboration of both institutions will focus on research related to health.
2021
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3D-Beacons Network: protein structure data, all in one place
Connections, Science 3D-Beacons Network acts as a one-stop shop for protein structures by combining and standardising data from several providers.
2021
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New life science Imaging Centre preparing for user access
Connections, Lab Matters The EMBL Imaging Centre is preparing for external user access, after an on-time and on-budget build and handover to the science team.
2021
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Joining forces to solve global challenges
Connections, Lab Matters EMBL and the Swedish Science for Life Laboratory sign agreement to advance science together.
2021
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Just the gist: Big data and pandemics in seven key points
Connections, Events EMBL’s most recent Science and Society seminar explored how best to harness big data to address multi-faceted issues of a pandemic.
2021
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How can we prepare for future pandemics?
Connections, Events Leading international experts gathered to showcase progress in the fight against COVID-19 and share lessons for the future.
2021
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EMBL and Inserm to join forces
Connections, Lab Matters A memorandum of understanding has been signed between EMBL and Inserm to strengthen their scientific cooperation.
2021
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Uniting strengths to expand research
Connections, Lab Matters The European Molecular Biology Laboratory and the Italian Institute of Technology have signed an agreement to expand the scope of their collaboration to include areas of mutual interest and in the context of EMBL’s 2022-2026 Programme “Molecules to Ecosystems”.
2021
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EMBL DG joins WHO Science Council
Connections, Lab Matters Edith Heard has been appointed to a new World Health Organization advisory council.
2021
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EMBL strengthens collaborations in the French academic landscape
Connections, Lab Matters A memorandum of understanding has been signed between EMBL, Collège de France, and the Institute of Biology of the Ecole Normale Supérieure (IBENS).
2021
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Combating emerging infectious diseases: lessons from COVID-19
Connections, Events EMBL and Portugal are bringing together leading scientists to highlight the role of fundamental research in tackling infectious diseases.
2021
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The value of open data for Latin American science
Connections, Science Scientists from the CABANA project explore how open data is benefiting global research efforts.
2021
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SPC Facility in Hamburg supports a new pan-European consortium
Connections, Lab Matters The Sample Preparation and Characterisation (SPC) Facility at EMBL Hamburg is one of the founding members of the Molecular-Scale Biophysics Research Infrastructure (MOSBRI). Within this new European initiative, the SPC Facility will offer services related to membrane proteins, protein complexes,…
2021
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Understanding Earth’s oceans together
Connections, Lab Matters EMBL and EMBRC have signed a memorandum of understanding for increased scientific collaboration.
2021
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Strengthening collaborations in Italy
Connections, Lab Matters EMBL and CNR have signed a memorandum of understanding to strengthen scientific cooperation. The agreement will foster collaborative projects and integrate them within the European and global scientific landscape.
2021
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DKFZ and EMBL intensify cooperation
Connections, Lab Matters EMBL and the German Cancer Research Center in Heidelberg are increasing their already existing collaborations with a Memorandum of Understanding between the two institutions.
2021
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EMBL becomes newest Instruct Centre
Connections, Lab Matters EMBL’s sites in Grenoble, Hamburg, and Heidelberg form the newest Instruct Centre. The new centre offers users access to a broad range of state-of-the-art facilities.
2021
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EMBL and the European Commission refresh longstanding collaboration
Connections, Events December has seen the start of a new chapter in the collaboration that has for years marked the relationship between the European Commission (EC) and EMBL.
2020
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Microbiomes help predict the future of the Atlantic
Connections, Science Microbiomes, plastics, and connectivity – AtlantECO aims to understand the fabric of the Atlantic Ocean.
2020
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Sharing our vision for the future
Connections, Lab Matters EMBL Director General Edith Heard introduced EMBL’s future plans during a parliamentary event at the Paul-Löbe-Haus of the German Bundestag in Berlin. She shared examples of EMBL’s research and outlined how EMBL’s activities will develop.
2020
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EOSC: shaping Europe’s digital future
Connections, Lab Matters EMBL’s Rupert Lück is engaged in developing the European Open Science Cloud (EOSC): the infrastructure that will support the future of data sharing and analysis in Europe.
2020
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EMBL forms new collaborations in France
Connections, Lab Matters EMBL and CIML have signed a memorandum of understanding that will open up new scientific opportunities.
2020
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EMBL strengthens collaboration with Spanish research
Connections, Lab Matters On 9 October, EMBL and the Spanish National Research Council (CSIC) signed a Memorandum of Understanding that paves the way for stronger collaboration between these two leading research institutions.
2020
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New partnership in Lithuania
Connections, Lab Matters On 8 September, EMBL and Vilnius University Life Sciences Center signed a framework agreement for the establishment of the VU LSC–EMBL Partnership for Genome Editing Technologies.
2020
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Boosting the life sciences through alumni networks
Connections, Events EMBL’s network of alumni plays a vital role in advancing the life sciences globally. EMBL provides research, services, and infrastructure that help former staff to do this effectively. For several years EMBL has been discovering more avenues to help the life sciences across Europe. A key part of…
2020
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The Nordic EMBL Partnership: supporting national research
Connections, Events The partnership between EMBL and four Nordic research institutions aims to stimulate scientific exchange and inspire scientific collaborations. This year’s conference of the Nordic EMBL Partnership for Molecular Medicine included many talks by EMBL researchers and a presentation by EMBL’s…
2020
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Looking forward
Connections, Lab Matters Two EMBL speakers gave presentations that looked toward the future and at ways to trailblaze on the endless frontier of science.
2020
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EMBL boosts national and international sharing of genomic data
Connections, Lab Matters A national consortium including EMBL and the DKFZ is set to launch the German Human Genome–Phenome Archive, creating an invaluable bridge between fundamental biomedical research and applied healthcare.
2020
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Facilitating COVID-19 structural biology research
Connections, Science EMBL and the European Synchrotron Radiation Facility (ESRF) restart the activities of the Joint Structural Biology Group in Grenoble to support coronavirus-related projects. A new initiative will allow users to be granted access to the High-Throughput Crystallisation (HTX) lab at EMBL and to a…
2020
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EMBL welcomes NetApp in its Corporate Partner Programme
Connections, Lab Matters EMBL welcomes NetApp, a leader in cloud data services empowering global organisations to change their world with data, as member of the Corporate Partnership Programme of the EMBL Advanced Training Centre.
2020
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Nordic EMBL Partnership awarded €210,000 funding
Connections, Lab Matters The Nordic EMBL Partnership for Molecular Medicine has been awarded 210,000 euros. The funds will be used to train the next generation of specialists and research leaders in molecular medicine in the Nordic countries.
2020
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Supporting international research on the structure of the coronavirus
Connections, Science EMBL Heidelberg reopens the Cryo-Electron Microscopy Service Platform to support coronavirus structural biology research.
2020
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EMBL shares expertise with four European institutes
Connections, Lab Matters Three international teams involving EMBL Heidelberg have been granted funding from the European Commission for three Twinning projects with institutes in Portugal and the Czech Republic.
2020
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Baden-Württemberg Science Minister visit
Connections, Lab Matters Theresia Bauer and EMBL discuss organisational developments and future strategies
2020
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Luxembourg funds research collaborations with EMBL
Connections, Lab Matters 2020 call now open for FNR funding of bilateral projects between EMBL and Luxembourg
2020
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Hungarian Minister visits EMBL
Connections, Events László Palkovics, Hungarian Minister for Innovation and Technology, visited EMBL Heidelberg
2020
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Fostering links with Montenegro
Connections, Events Two recent events have expanded EMBL’s collaboration with one of its newest member states
2019
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Integrating imaging research across Europe
Connections, Lab Matters Euro-BioImaging now established as a European Research Infrastructure Consortium
2019
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Bio-Rad joins EMBL’s Corporate Partnership Programme
Connections, Lab Matters Joining forces to support early-career scientists
2019
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EMBL partners with BRAINCITY
Connections, Lab Matters EMBL begins partnership with Polish centre of excellence for neural plasticity and brain disorders
2019
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Witamy, Polsko!
Connections, Lab Matters On 5 February 2019, EMBL welcomed Poland as its 26th member state
2019
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Miltenyi Biotec becomes new corporate partner
Connections, Lab Matters Joining forces to advance training in biomedical research and therapy
2019
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New EMBL Partnership in Hungary
Connections, Lab Matters EMBL partners with the Hungarian Centre of Excellence for Molecular Medicine
2018
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Sanofi joins Open Targets
Connections, Lab Matters Pharmaceutical company Sanofi strengthens drug targets discovery collaboration Open Targets
2018
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¡Hola, Barcelona!
Connections, Events EMBL Barcelona invites locals to celebrate its Inauguration Symposium
2018
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Guiding young scientists
Connections, Events 17 young scientists experienced hands-on training at EMBL Hamburg.
2018
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Excellent alumni
Alumni, Connections EMBL alumni Gareth Griffiths and Rein Aasland receive the 2018 “Volunteer of the Year” award
2018
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EMBL in Finland: Marja Makarow
Alumni, Connections Scientists in Finland met to share ideas and discover research opportunities
2018
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EMBL in Spain: Lola Ledesma
Alumni, Connections EMBL alumni and researchers working throughout Spain met in Madrid
2018
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Promega joins EMBL’s Corporate Partnership Programme
Connections, Lab Matters EMBL and Promega collaborate to train young scientists
2018
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€17 million fund to power European detection and imaging innovation pipeline
Connections, Lab Matters ATTRACT initiative will fund 170 breakthrough detection and imaging ideas with market potential
2018
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Roche joins EMBL’s Corporate Partnership Programme
Connections, Lab Matters Roche and EMBL join forces
2018
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Welcome to EMBL, Montenegro!
Connections, Lab Matters Montenegro becomes EMBL’s 25th member state
2018
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Celgene joins Open Targets
Connections, Lab Matters New partner strengthens drug discovery collaboration
2018
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International science: Sanja Damjanović
Connections, Lab Matters Montenegro’s Minister of Science discusses the importance of international collaboration in research
2018
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LifeTime – a visionary proposal for an EU Flagship
Connections, Lab Matters Following the completion of the Human Genome Project in 2001, scientists and the media described the genome as “the book of life”, holding the answers to the way genes are linked to disease. Yet, seventeen years later, we are still deciphering how cells interpret this book. Since…
2018
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ERC Scientific Council meets in Heidelberg
Connections, Events EMBL and EMBO hosted the ERC's Scientific Council in Heidelberg 28 February to 2 March
2018
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10x Genomics joins EMBL’s Corporate Partnership Programme
Connections, Lab Matters Joining forces for single-cell research
2018
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Slovakia becomes EMBL member state
Connections, Lab Matters EMBL welcomes Slovakia as its 24th member state
2018
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EMBL Barcelona co-organises first conference
Connections, Events James Sharpe, Head of EMBL Barcelona, co-chairs the morphogenetic engineering-themed conference
2017
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EMBL and ESRF renew collaboration agreement
Connections, Lab Matters EMBL and the European synchrotron ESRF extend their Joint Structural Biology Group
2017
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EMBL and Australia – delivering excellence
Connections, Lab Matters How Australia’s associate membership of EMBL empowers scientists and drives collaboration
2017
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New Speaker announced for Nordic EMBL Partnership
Connections, Lab Matters Bernt Eric Uhlin, Director of MIMS, will replace Kjetil Taskén, Director of NCMM
2017
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EMBL annual reception: bridging nations
Connections, Lab Matters EMBL’s annual reception took place on 18 September, with more than 150 attendees
2017
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The future is bright as XFEL opens its doors
Connections, Science Newly opened European X-Ray Free-Electron Laser celebrates start of user operations
2017
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Bridging excellence: EMBL and Stanford’s Alliance
Connections, Events Lars Steinmetz. Director of the Life Science Alliance, reflects on the EMBL|Stanford initiative
2017
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New England Biolabs partners with EMBL
Connections, Lab Matters NEB joins EMBL’s corporate partnership programme
2017
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Bioinformatics in Latin America
Connections, Lab Matters EMBL-EBI supports bioinformatics training and capacity in Latin America
2017
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UK Biobank partners with the EGA
Connections, Science Genetic data from a major cohort now distributed via EMBL-EBI
2017
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EIROforum, a driver for international science
Connections, Science EMBL’s Iain Mattaj, the new Chair of EIROforum, on EIROforum’s role
2017
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CSSB opens its doors
Connections, Lab Matters On 29 June, at a ceremony in front of 700 guests, the Centre for Structural Systems Biology (CSSB) in Hamburg, was officially opened. At the event on the Deutsches Elektronen-Synchrotron (DESY) Campus in Hamburg, Helmut Dosch, Chairman of the DESY Board of Directors, presented Head of EMBL Hamburg…
2017
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EMBL spin-off Luxendo acquired by Bruker
Connections, Lab Matters Accelerating researchers’ access to next-generation light-sheet microscopy
2017
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Strengthening links with Italian research community
Connections, Lab Matters EMBL’s Monterotondo site strengthens links with the Italian scientific community
2017
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Sartorius joins EMBL’s Corporate Partnership Programme
Connections, Lab Matters Sartorius and EMBL join forces to support advanced training and science education
2017
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New EMBL and GSK collaboration
Connections, Lab Matters GSK and EMBL have signed an agreement to enhance understanding of disease and drug mechanisms
2017
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10th PEPC course in Hamburg
Connections, Events The PEPC course celebrated its 10th anniversary in Hamburg from the 12 – 20 September this year
2016
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Diving into Autumn
Connections, Events Participants learn about EMBL’s ocean biodiversity research at the Fall Gala
2016
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EMBL-EBI hosts the Cambridge New Therapeutics Forum
Connections, Events CamNTF hosts meetings around Cambridge, open to all scientists interested in new therapeutics
2016
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EMBL at NatureJobs careers fair
Connections, Lab Matters EMBL recently attended the Naturejobs Career Expo, advising scientists about their career options
2016
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New EMBL-Hubrecht Institute partnership
Connections, Lab Matters EMBL and the Hubrecht Institute signed a 5-year partnership agreement
2016
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Maltese science: From temples to genomes
Connections, Lab Matters Celebrating the rich history of scientific contributions in Malta, EMBL's newest member state
2016
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Atomic proportions
Connections, Science EMBL and ESRF scientists and mechanics work together on upgrade for one of Europe’s big X-ray sources
2016
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Fundraising dimensions
Connections, Events Alumnus and entrepreneur Marc Zabeau speaks at inaugural Life Science Funders and Foundations event
2016
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Partnership for Structural Biology: strength in diversity
Connections, Lab Matters Grenoble-based Partnership for Structural Biology (PSB) renewed for five more years
2016
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Italian interconnections
Alumni, Connections Marco Tripoldi and Valeria Carola join colleagues and peers at gathering of Italy-based alumni
2016
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Making business in Britain
Alumni, Connections Abel Ureta-Vidal and Louise Modis join colleagues and peers at gathering of UK-based alumni
2016
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Biogen joins CTTV
Connections, Lab Matters Pioneering target validation collaboration expands to accelerate drug discovery research.
2016
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What’s on in 2016
Connections, Events With 28 conferences and 57 courses, 2016 will be EMBL’s most eventful year to date.
2015
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Event gets to the core of research
Connections, Events Find out what’s in store at the 2016 Core Technologies for the Life Sciences meeting.
2015
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Bioinformatics training in Africa
Connections, Events GOBLET initiative supports pan-African bioinformatics trainers in Cape Town.
2015
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Target Validation platform launches
Connections, Lab Matters Identifying evidence-based relationships between drug targets and diseases.
2015
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BioBeat15: Translating genomics into biobusiness
Connections, Events Connecting entrepreneurs and world leaders in genomics to address opportunities and challenges.
2015
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Alumni meet in Switzerland
Alumni, Connections Behind the scenes of the EMBL alumni chapter meeting in Zürich, Switzerland.
2015
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Alumni meet in Belgium
Alumni, Connections Behind the scenes of the EMBL-VIB alumni Benelux meeting.
2015
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Nobel connections
Connections, Lab Matters Amidst the excitement of Nobel Week, behind the scenes of the annual Lindau Nobel Laureate Meetings.
2015
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Joining forces for events
Connections, Events EMBL-Wellcome Genome Campus events collaboration showcases open, application-based science.
2015
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Northern highlights
Connections, Lab Matters Renewals and reunions: EMBL’s Nordic partners look to the future.
2015
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Symposium sails sea of knowledge
Connections, Events Insights from organisers of upcoming EMBO|EMBL Aquatic Microeukaryotes symposium.
2015
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EMBL onboard Tara, London 2015
Connections, Events Tara Oceans research vessel welcomes aboard scientists, policymakers and funders.
2015
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Driving science in Denmark
Alumni, Connections Alumni Rune Linding and Guillermo Montoya join colleagues and peers at the first Danish chapter meeting.
2015
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Uniting alumni at The EMBO Meeting
Alumni, Connections Genevieve Almouzni and Nicolas Le Novère share their insights at alumni chapter meeting hosted in the UK.
2015
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Super impressions
Connections, Events "It's like living a review!" Participants of recent super-resolution microscopy course share their highlights
2015
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Pathways: Culture of care
Connections, Lab Matters Maria Kamber, who heads the mouse facility, ensures “dignity, compassion and respect” for her charges.
2015
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The French connection
Connections, Lab Matters EMBL Core Facilities collaborate with French research programme Signalife to revive training visit.
2015
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Make it personal
Connections, Events Leading scientists will gather in Heidelberg this November to discuss the potential of personalised health.
2015
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Union makes success
Connections, Lab Matters Molecular Medicine Partnership Unit (MMPU) with the University of Heidelberg, renewed until 2025.
2015
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Building bridges with BioStruct-X
Connections, Events Industrial partners and BioStruct-X facility members gather for Workshop at EMBL Hamburg.
2015
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On target
Connections, Lab Matters A new EMBL-EBI biomedical initiative works to determine the best target proteins for new drugs.
2014
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Cross-Channel collaboration
Connections, Events Teaming up in Ireland to address big challenges in biology
2014
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Czech Republic becomes EMBL’s 21st member state
Connections, Events Forty years after its foundation, EMBL announces its 21st member state: the Czech Republic. Building on a successful bilateral relationship, the Czech Republic’s membership grants Czech scientists access to EMBL’s state-of-the-art instruments, facilities and world-class training…
2014
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Argentina joins EMBL as associate member state
Connections, Events At a signing ceremony today, Argentina joins the European Molecular Biology Laboratory (EMBL) as an associate member state. The move strengthens the ties between the European and Latin American life science communities. It grants Argentinian scientists access to EMBL’s world-class facilities and…
2014
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Where do you start when developing a new medicine?
Connections, Lab Matters A pioneering public-private research initiative between GSK, the European Bioinformatics Institute (EMBL-EBI) and the Wellcome Trust Sanger Institute is to harness the power of ‘big data’ and genome sequencing to improve the success rate for discovering new medicines. The new Centre for…
2014
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Slovak Republic becomes EMBL Prospect Member State
Connections, Events The European Molecular Biology Laboratory (EMBL) welcomes the Slovak Republic as the first country to join its new Prospect Member scheme. In a Statement of Intent signed last month, the Slovak Republic and EMBL agree to explore the possibilities for long-term cooperation, with a view to the…
2014
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Pan-European imaging infrastructure gains momentum
Connections, Lab Matters Europe is uniting to make state-of-the-art imaging technologies accessible to biomedical researchers throughout the continent in a concerted manner. The European Molecular Biology Laboratory (EMBL) and seven countries (Belgium, Finland, Italy, Poland, Slovakia, the Netherlands, the United Kingdom)…
2014
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Become a member of Euro-BioImaging
Connections, Lab Matters Euro-BioImaging, the pan-European open access research infrastructure for biological and medical imaging technologies, invites leading European imaging facilities to submit proposals to participate. Applications to become a Euro-BioImaging node will be reviewed by a board of independent…
2013
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Denmark joins the Nordic EMBL Partnership for Molecular Medicine
Connections, Lab Matters Today, the Nordic EMBL Partnership for Molecular Medicine celebrates two important milestones: the renewal of the partnership agreement for an extended period of 10 years, and the expansion of the Nordic EMBL network with the official opening of the Danish Research Institute of Translational…
2013
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Italy pledges to be part of ELIXIR research infrastructure
Connections, Science Italy has pledged to participate in ELIXIR, a major undertaking to safeguard the results of life science research in Europe. With one of Europe’s larger economies now demonstrating its commitment to ELIXIR, this burgeoning research infrastructure is well placed to continue its excellent progress.…
2012
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