When AI meets biology
Science & Technology A recent EMBO | EMBL conference provided a forum for researchers to share how AI is making a difference in biology and bioinformatics.
2024
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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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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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Six symposium takeaways about human microbiome research
Events, Science & Technology Here are six takeaways from a recent EMBO/EMBL symposium that brought together scientists to discuss the state of research involving the human microbiome and its connection to health and disease.
2023
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EMBL’s second Kafatos Lecture this Friday
Alumni, EMBL Announcements Elena Conti will discuss how cells control the life and death of mRNA molecules at the 2023 annual Kafatos Lecture on 20 October in Munich.
2023
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Deciding when to destroy mRNA
Alumni, Science & Technology Elena Conti will discuss how cells control the life and death of mRNA molecules at the next annual Kafatos Lecture on 20 October in Munich.
2023
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Save the date: 4-5 July 2024!
EMBL Announcements, Events EMBL will celebrate its 50th anniversary in 2024 with a dynamic scientific symposium. The event will share fundamental research that continues to open the way to scientific discoveries.
2023
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Terra Incognita: exploring new horizons in scientific ethics
EMBLetc EMBL’s upcoming Science & Society conference takes a deep dive into the ethical considerations surrounding the use of technology and organoids in life science research.
2023
EMBL celebrates 43 new PhDs
Events, Lab Matters On Friday 21 April 2023, EMBL held a graduation ceremony to celebrate its newest group of PhDs who graduated during the last 12 months. The graduating class comprised 43 fellows representing 17 nationalities and all six EMBL sites.
2023
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EMBL Alumni Awards Announced for 2023
Alumni Two former EMBL scientists have been recognised for their outstanding contributions to the fields of science communication and multiple sequence alignment research, respectively.
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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Inaugural Kafatos Lecture brings outstanding science to the global public
Alumni EMBL´s Inaugural Kafatos Lecture brings outstanding science to the global public. The 2022 lecture will be delivered by EMBL alumnus and distinguished developmental geneticist Denis Duboule and will focus on ‘Evolution and Embryonic Development: The Complex Story of our Dual Origins’.
2022
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PETRA IV and future opportunities at EMBL Hamburg beamlines
Lab Matters, Science & Technology EMBL joined a kick-off event focusing on the developments related to the upgrade of the PETRA III synchrotron storage ring to PETRA IV at the DESY campus, where EMBL Hamburg is located. PETRA IV could open new possibilities at EMBL Hamburg, contributing to the goals of the EMBL Programme…
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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Official opening of the EMBL Imaging Centre
EMBL Announcements, Events Representatives from politics, industry and academia attended the inauguration ceremony at EMBL Heidelberg
2022
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2022 EMBL Alumni Awards Winners announced
Alumni, EMBL Announcements Two former EMBL staff members have been recognised for their outstanding contributions to research in the fields of brain evolution and cancer.
2022
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Enabling imaging across scales
EMBL Announcements, Events EMBL’s first Imaging Centre Symposium will occur onsite at EMBL and include tours of the new Imaging Centre on 31 May, introducing participants to the facility and its staff and featuring talks on the rapid developments in imaging technologies that have led to notable biological and medical…
2022
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Denis Duboule to deliver inaugural Kafatos Lecture
Alumni, EMBL Announcements EMBL alumnus Denis Duboule has been selected as the speaker for the inaugural Kafatos Lecture to take place in October 2022.
2021
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EMBL Alumni Awards 2021
Alumni, People & Perspectives EMBL alumni Ilaria Piazza and Ken Holmes have been recognised for their outstanding contributions, and will receive their awards as part of the celebrations for EMBL World Alumni Day.
2021
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EMBL scientists support malaria research
Science, Science & Technology EMBL scientists support research on malaria by providing freely available data resources and using innovative experimental approaches. Our Course and Conference Office facilitates the exchange of knowledge in the field by hosting the annual BioMalPar conference.
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 courses and conferences: learning lessons and looking ahead
Events, Lab Matters EMBL has a packed schedule of courses and conferences for 2021, ready to go ahead virtually, regardless of limitations on physical gatherings
2021
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Respecting diversity: the role of the scientist
Events, Lab Matters Maria Arruda is on a mission to make scientists think more about the role they play in society. After a career in academia and the life sciences, she is trying to help others see the bigger picture when it comes to the responsibility of the scientist.
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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Annual Reception 2020: An evening with friends
Events, Lab Matters Annual Reception celebrates EMBL’s achievements in 2019 and explores its way ahead
2020
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Ageing and disease
Events, Science & Technology Dame Janet Thornton presents the 2019 EMBL Insight Lecture: Ageing and disease – what is the link?
2020
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Science for everyone
Events, Lab Matters During the Nacht der Forschung 2019, everyone was able to become a scientist for a day at EMBL
2019
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Teaching science in your mother tongue
Lab Matters Native Scientist’ organises multilingual science workshops for children of migrant communities.
2019
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Exploring the beauty of proteins
EMBL Announcements, Science Schoolchildren get creative with 3D protein structures
2019
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EMBL Lab Day 2019
Events, Lab Matters EMBL Lab Day 2019 filled the ATC with art and games
2019
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2020 EMBL course and conference sneak preview
Events, Lab Matters The programme promotes education, collaboration and cutting-edge research
2019
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EMBL joins Tara stopovers in London and Hamburg
EMBL Announcements, Events Tara schooner welcomes on board journalists, policymakers, funders and scientists
2019
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Science in industry
Events, Lab Matters EMBL postdocs discover industry-led research opportunities at the Corporate Summer School
2018
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Night of research, culture and treats
Events, Lab Matters The EMBL Teens reporters discover the European Researchers’ Night
2018
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¡Hola, Barcelona!
Connections, Events EMBL Barcelona invites locals to celebrate its Inauguration Symposium
2018
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EMBL in the UK: Wendy Bickmore
Alumni, People & Perspectives Meet Wendy Bickmore, Director of the MRC Human Genetics Unit, who spoke at the EMBL in the UK event
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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The usefulness of useless knowledge
Events, People & Perspectives Theoretical physicist Robbert Dijkgraaf discusses the importance of curiosity-based research
2018
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Art meets structural biology
Lab Matters, Science The Protein Data Bank in Europe celebrates its schools art project with its largest exhibition yet
2018
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2019 EMBL course and conference sneak preview
Events, Lab Matters The programme promotes education, collaboration and cutting-edge research
2018
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A pint of EMBL science
Events, Lab Matters EMBL and Pint of Science join forces to entertain and educate
2018
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EMBL Annual Reception: focussing on young talent
Events, Lab Matters On April 12, EMBL hosted 200 attendees at its Annual Reception in Heidelberg and highlighted its role as a training hub.
2018
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A serendipitous window into life’s beginnings
Events, People & Perspectives Markus Ralser, upcoming EMBO workshop speaker, on how metabolism brought chemistry to life
2018
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The future of Training (3)
Events EMBL experts outline the trends shaping scientific training in the coming years
2018
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Science in a suitcase
Events, Lab Matters School students build fluorescence microscopes designed by members of the Prevedel group and ELLS
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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Women in Science Day: school event
Events, Lab Matters EMBL Barcelona organises first school activity to coincide with the International Day of Women in Science
2018
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The future of Training (2)
Events EMBL experts outline the trends shaping scientific training in the coming years
2018
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Using mini brains to understand big brains
Events, Science & Technology What opportunities can organoids bring to further the understanding of the human brain?
2018
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The future of training
Events, Lab Matters EMBL experts outline the trends shaping scientific training in the coming years
2017
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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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Hands-on science inspires Hamburg
Events, Lab Matters 20,000 visitors get sneak peek at giant particle accelerators at DESY DAY in Hamburg
2017
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A curious case of serendipity
Alumni, People & Perspectives Jacques Dubochet, Nobel laureate and former EMBL group leader, reflects on a key aha moment
2017
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To laugh, and then think
Events, Science & Technology Meet Ig Nobel emcee Marc Abrahams, an EMBL Science and Society speaker in December
2017
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Science is universal – we must stand up for it
Events, People & Perspectives Interview with Rolf-Dieter Heuer, guest speaker at EMBL's 2017 Annual Reception
2017
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Fighting disease with structural biology
Alumni, People & Perspectives Alumnus Michael Parker talks about his career, research highlights and how EMBL has played a role
2017
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EMBL Women’s Night in Heidelberg
Events, Lab Matters Women from academia, industry and politics met at EMBL to fuel career growth and opportunities
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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Ten years of training at EMBL-EBI
Events, Lab Matters International experts gather at EMBL-EBI to reflect on the future of bioinformatics training
2017
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40 years of Courses and Conferences
Events, Lab Matters How the work of the Courses and Conferences team has changed over the years
2017
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Science + X: The science behind the Matrix movie
Lab Matters, People & Perspectives, Science & Technology EMBL researchers separated facts from fiction at a Friends of EMBL Science Movie Night
2017
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Alumni meeting in Oxford
Alumni EMBL alumni met in Oxford for an afternoon of science talks and networking
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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Solving the nucleosome: twenty years on
Events, Science & Technology Tim Richmond looks back on the work that revealed the high-resolution structure of the nucleosome
2017
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2018 EMBL course and conference sneak preview
Events, Lab Matters The 2018 EMBL course and conference sneak preview is now available!
2017
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How bacteria affect your wellbeing
Events, Science & Technology Science and Society event answers controversial questions about gut microbes
2017
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UX toolkit aids industry R&D
Events, Science & Technology Exploring the potential of user experience for life sciences through industry workshops
2017
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EMBL to open new site in Barcelona
EMBL Announcements, Lab Matters Spanish government and EMBL sign agreement for new site
2017
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2017 courses and conferences
Events, Lab Matters Check out the newly revealed programme for 2017
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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Opinion: Is your mind playing tricks on you?
Lab Matters, People & Perspectives We catch up with neuroscientist Craig Stark, speaker at the EMBL/EMBO Science and Society Conference
2016
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Meet a serial EMBL conference attendee
Events, People & Perspectives Eberhard Bengsch explains why EMBL’s events programme attracts him time and again
2016
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Become an EMBL events reporter
Events, Lab Matters Take part in an EMBL conference or symposium for free as an EMBL events reporter
2016
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From potential to policy
Lab Matters, People & Perspectives Integration, collaboration and openness on agenda for Carlos Moedas, European Commissioner for Research
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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Inspire change in science
Lab Matters, People & Perspectives Bruce Alberts on fixing the broken academic career pipeline
2016
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EMBL Alumni Association Board update
Alumni, EMBL Announcements EMBL Alumni Association Board review progress and discuss new initiatives
2016
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Behind the scenes: Audiovisual
Events, Lab Matters Meet the secret timekeepers of EMBL events: AV technicians Sean Nightingale and Jan Abda
2016
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EMBL conferences go digital
Events, Lab Matters Upgrading your conference experience with the new EMBL Events app
2016
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Childcare at EMBL events
Events, Lab Matters EMBL PlayLab now available at 22 conferences hosted in Heidelberg
2016
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What’s on in 2016
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
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
Events GOBLET initiative supports pan-African bioinformatics trainers in Cape Town.
2015
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Behind the scenes: Event poster design
Events Designer Aditya Kusuma Jati reveals what makes a good event poster.
2015
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Dinosaurs, DNA and Dolly
Events Two PhD students sink their teeth into the science and speculations of Jurassic Park.
2015
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BioBeat15: Translating genomics into biobusiness
Events Connecting entrepreneurs and world leaders in genomics to address opportunities and challenges.
2015
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High-throughput event
Events Energy, enthusiasm and endurance on tap as thousands attend 12-hour Hamburg Night of Science.
2015
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Shaking hands with starfish
Events Science met business and strangers became friends at the first Friends of EMBL Ladies Night.
2015
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Nobel connections
Lab Matters Amidst the excitement of Nobel Week, behind the scenes of the annual Lindau Nobel Laureate Meetings.
2015
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Marine mysteries
Science From the role of diatoms to how life evolved - scientists' pressing questions about life in the sea.
2015
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Behind the scenes: Event management
Events Long-time events pro Antje Seeck gives us her take on how to organise a successful conference.
2015
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Joining forces for events
Events EMBL-Wellcome Genome Campus events collaboration showcases open, application-based science.
2015
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Symposium sails sea of knowledge
Events Insights from organisers of upcoming EMBO|EMBL Aquatic Microeukaryotes symposium.
2015
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Uniting alumni at The EMBO Meeting
Alumni Genevieve Almouzni and Nicolas Le Novère share their insights at alumni chapter meeting hosted in the UK.
2015
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Cellular synergy
Events Alumnus Thomas Vaccari reflects on the first joint symposium with EMBL Monterotondo, in Milan.
2015
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Make it personal
Events Leading scientists will gather in Heidelberg this November to discuss the potential of personalised health.
2015
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Science of Spider-Man
Events Web of lies? Science Movie Night reveals science behind the most famous spider bite in film history.
2015
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Building bridges with BioStruct-X
Events Industrial partners and BioStruct-X facility members gather for Workshop at EMBL Hamburg.
2015
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Janet Thornton steps down
Lab Matters Staff gather to celebrate Janet Thorton's 14 years as Director of EMBL-EBI.
2015
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Mourning the loss of Klaus Tschira
Lab Matters Klaus Tschira, a tireless supporter of science, education and talent, died 31 March 2015.
2015
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Focusing on partnerships
Events EMBL’s corporate partners zoom in on big data and bioimaging.
2015
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Grenoble anniversary symposium: join us!
Alumni EMBL Grenoble celebrates 40 years with a symposium for staff, alumni and facility users on 4–5 June.
2015
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Fight or flight?
Events EMBL Insight Lecture – Why do we do what we do? – now available to view online.
2015
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Lights, camera, action
Alumni Films by alumnus’ lab shortlisted for 2014 Visualisation Challenge, 'The Vizzies'.
2015
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For food – back to EMBL
Alumni Get a flavour of the 15th EMBL|EMBO Science and Society Conference from alumnus Freddy Frischknecht.
2014
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The complex life of a young PI
Alumni Alumnus Jan Medenbach harnesses the shared experience of peers (and pioneers) at EMBL event.
2014
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Events preview and review
Events Which courses and conferences will you attend in 2015? EMBL’s annual event calendar: out now!
2014
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Foods are us!
Events Appetite to ZzZzZzZ… bite-sized highlights from this year’s Science and Society conference.
2014
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Drawing on nature
Events PhD Symposium poster reveals how a cell’s inner workings serve as both inspiration and toolkit.
2014
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Celebrating 40 years of leading life science
Alumni "Thank you, EMBL, for changing my life" – reunion celebrates great science and great scientists
2014
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EMBanniversary AUSTRIA
Alumni Celebrating 50 years of EMBO, 40 years of EMBL and the success of molecular biology in Austria
2014
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New training and conference centre for the life sciences at EMBL in Heidelberg
Lab Matters Today, the German Minister for Education and Research, Annette Schavan, officially opens the new training and conference centre for the life sciences on the campus of the European Molecular Biology Laboratory (EMBL) in Heidelberg. “This new centre in Heidelberg will form a central European…
2010
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