Sharing knowledge, widening access across Europe
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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Edith Heard elected as member of the French Academy of Sciences
Lab Matters The Director General of EMBL was elected by her peers to become a member of one of France’s oldest national science academies.
2022
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Strengthening scientific ties between EMBL and Iceland
Lab Matters EMBL delegation including the Director General visits Iceland marking another stage in this deepening scientific collaboration
2022
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The world needs science, and science needs women
Lab Matters EMBL Director General Edith Heard joined other L’Oreal-UNESCO Laureates in Paris for a series of events celebrating these outstanding researchers and their contributions.
2022
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Edith Heard elected as a member of The Royal Danish Academy of Sciences and Letters
Lab Matters EMBL Director General Edith Heard has been elected as a foreign member of The Royal Danish Academy of Sciences and Letters in recognition of her academic excellence. Heard is among 15 new members of the Academy, which has been advancing basic research and interdisciplinarity for nearly 280 years.
2022
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EMBL’s statement on the invasion of Ukraine
Lab Matters EMBL condemns in the strongest terms the unjustified military invasion of Ukraine by the Russian Federation, with the support of Belarus, and the resulting loss of life and human suffering. We express our deepest sympathy to the Ukrainian people and to all the victims of this war. As an…
2022
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EMBL and Latvia deepen collaboration
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
events
New facility in Hungary builds on strong collaborative foundations
Events A delegation from EMBL has participated in inauguration of a new facility — Incubator House — located in Szeged, Hungary.
2022
events
Celebrating Lithuania-EMBL cooperation on life science research
Events EMBL has taken another step towards strengthening its scientific relationship with Lithuania.
2021
events
Newly-launched Kafatos Lectures to bring groundbreaking science to the public
Alumni A new life sciences lecture series commemorates the legacy of former EMBL Director General Fotis Kafatos for people around the world.
2021
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EMBL reinforces collaboration with Belgian scientific community
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
events
EMBL DG joins National Academy of Medicine
Lab Matters Professor Edith Heard is among new members elected to US National Academy of Medicine
2021
lab-matters
Edith Heard elected to the German National Academy of Sciences Leopoldina
Lab Matters EMBL Director General Edith Heard has been elected a member of the German National Academy of Sciences Leopoldina. Her admission to the ‘Human Genetics and Molecular Medicine’ section recognises her outstanding professional contributions to science.
2021
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EMBL Director General welcomes new EMBO Director
Lab Matters EMBL Director General Edith Heard has warmly welcomed Fiona Watt, who will become the new director of EMBO.
2021
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EMBL Director General elected to US National Academy of Sciences
Lab Matters EMBL Director General Edith Heard has been elected into the US National Academy of Sciences, recognising her contributions to research.
2021
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Restructure of senior management
Lab Matters The governing Council of EMBL has approved Director General Edith Heard’s restructure of senior management with effect from 1 July 2020.
2020
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Edith Heard wins L’Oréal–UNESCO Award
Lab Matters EMBL Director General recognised alongside four other exceptional women in the life sciences
2020
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How females shut off their second X chromosome
Science Scientists provide important new insights into the molecular basis of X-inactivation
2020
science
Edith’s inauguration
Events Edith Heard is inaugurated as EMBL Director General
2019
events
Diverse and united: Science in Europe
Lab Matters Edith Heard and Jean-Eric Paquet discuss the future of European science
2019
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Edith Heard starts as Director General of EMBL
Lab Matters On January 1 2019, Edith Heard takes up the position of EMBL’s Director General
2019
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The scientific origins of Edith Heard
Science EMBL’s next Director General reflects on the questions that drive her research
2018
science
Iain Mattaj elected NAS foreign associate
Lab Matters EMBL’s Director General has been elected to the National Academy of Sciences of the United States
2018
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EMBL Council selects next Director General
Lab Matters Edith Heard’s mandate scheduled to begin 1 January 2019
2017
lab-matters
Obituary – Lennart Philipson
Lab Matters Lennart Philipson, who served as EMBL’s second Director General, has passed away. Lennart headed EMBL for over a decade between 1982-93, a crucial time for molecular biology when different scientific disciplines in the life sciences were becoming increasingly interlinked. He reorganised the…
2011
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European Commission and EMBL renew cooperation
Lab Matters In a Memorandum of Understanding signed today, the European Commission (EC) and the European Molecular Biology Laboratory (EMBL) formalise their desire to maintain and further develop their cooperation. “I am delighted to sign the renewed and strengthened Memorandum of Understanding between the…
2011
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EMBL’s fourth Director-General, Dr Iain Mattaj, takes office
Lab Matters Dr. Iain Mattaj today took over the leadership of the European Molecular Biology Laboratory [EMBL], a prominent basic research and training institute with laboratories in France, Germany, Italy and the UK. “The pace of progress in the life sciences is remarkable. I see my job as ensuring that…
2005
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