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EMBLetc.<\/em> began its journey as a black-and-white printed newsletter in 1998, with the goal of providing \u201cnews about services, staff, science and society\u201d to EMBL staff and alumni. It was created by EMBL\u2019s Office of Information and Public Affairs (which later became the EMBL Communications office) and acted for many years as a one-stop shop for news, announcements, essays, opinions, and trivia related to EMBL\u2019s research and its people. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In recent years, EMBLetc.<\/em> has grown into an important channel for communicating the impact of EMBL\u2019s activities to the wider community in our member states as well as globally. During this time, it has passed through the able hands of various editors, including Sarah Sherwood, Charlotte Otter, Vienna Leigh, Adam Gristwood, Chloe Cross, Ed Dadswell, Oana Stroe, and Ivy Kupec. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It has also undergone many transformations, both in content and format. From the very early issues that were both personal and informal, directed primarily towards staff and alumni, it has evolved into a dazzling showcase of the activities and achievements of the institute and its people on various fronts, gaining a global readership and aided by the creation of new complementary internal communication channels. In terms of format, for EMBL\u2019s 40th anniversary in 2014, it was redesigned as a biannual magazine<\/a>, and with the 99th issue<\/a> that came out in November 2022, it became a fully digital publication, in line with EMBL\u2019s current sustainability initiatives.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

On the occasion of EMBLetc.\u2019s<\/em> 100th issue, we took a quick look at the most recent 24 years of the organisation\u2019s history through the lens of its issues. And we found a set of common themes that came up again and again in its pages. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. EMBL has always been a centre for great science\u2026<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

As research highlights in all 99 issues of EMBLetc. <\/em>show, EMBL is a world leader in cutting-edge life science research, pushing the boundaries of both fundamental and applied research to reveal exciting insights about how organisms function. Here are a few examples of EMBL\u2019s groundbreaking science from the last 24 years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\"EMBLetc.<\/a>
From Issue 12<\/a>, December 2002<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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From Issue 46<\/a>, August 2008<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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From Issue 95<\/a>, Summer 2020<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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From Issue 99<\/a>, Winter 2022<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n
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From Issue 38<\/a>, April 2007<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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From Issue 63<\/a>, June 2011<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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From Issue 82<\/a>, Winter 2014\/15<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

2. \u2026 and for state-of-the-art services and training<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Two of EMBL\u2019s key missions are to offer vital services to scientists in the member states and the world and to train scientists, students, and visitors at all levels. As the following clippings show, this is something that EMBL has achieved and encouraged right from its early days. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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From Issue 9<\/a>, Dec 2001<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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From Issue 11<\/a>, July 2002<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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From Issue 17<\/a>, Oct 2003<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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From Issue 22<\/a>, Aug 2004<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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From Issue 29<\/a>, Oct 2005<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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From Issue 82<\/a>, Winter 2014\/15<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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From Issue 90<\/a>, Winter 2017\/18<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n
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From Issue 3<\/a>, February 2020
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From Issue 12<\/a>, December 2002<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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From Issue 32<\/a>, April 2006<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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From Issue 38<\/a>, April 2007<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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From Issue 40<\/a>, Aug 2007<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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From Issue 53<\/a>, Oct 2009<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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From Issue 77<\/a>, Oct 2013<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

3. We take pride in our partnerships\u2026<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Another EMBL mission is to coordinate and integrate European life science research, by stablishing links and initiating collaborative projects between scientists in Europe and the wider world. As these clippings from past EMBLetc. issues show, our many collaborations, partnerships, and connections are among our biggest strengths. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\"EMBLetc.<\/a>
From Issue 9<\/a>, Dec 2001<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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From Issue 21<\/a>, June 2004<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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From Issue 41<\/a>, Oct 2007<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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From Issue 53<\/a>, Oct 2009<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n
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From Issue 12<\/a>, December 2002<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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From Issue 15<\/a>, June 2003<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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From Issue 51<\/a>, June 2009<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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From Issue 60<\/a>, December 2010<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

4. \u2026 and in those who support our missions with funding<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

In addition to core funding from its member states, EMBL has been repeatedly successful in attracting monetary support from those who believe in its mission and using such funding to expand the range of its many contributions to the scientific community. Here are a few examples. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\"EMBLetc.<\/a>
From Issue 5<\/a>, October 2000<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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From Issue 17<\/a>, Oct 2003<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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From Issue 60<\/a>, December 2010<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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From Issue 94<\/a>, Winter 2019<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n
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\"EMBLetc.<\/a>
From Issue 8<\/a>, Aug 2001<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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From Issue 26<\/a>, April 2005<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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From Issue 46<\/a>, August 2008<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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From Issue 66<\/a>, Dec 2011<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

5. We support technology transfer, industry partnerships, and translational research<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

EMBL\u2019s fourth mission is to actively engage in technology transfer and industry relations. Among other programmes, this includes the EMBL corporate partnership programme, the EMBL-EBI industry programme, and technology transfer via EMBLEM, an affiliate and the commercial arm of EMBL. The following clippings demonstrate some of the early roots of this mission. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\"EMBLetc.<\/a>
From Issue 5<\/a>, October 2000<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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From Issue 11<\/a>, July 2002<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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From Issue 52<\/a>, August 2009<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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From Issue 93<\/a>, Summer 2019<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n
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From Issue 10<\/a>, March 2002<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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From Issue 26<\/a>, April 2005<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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From Issue 69<\/a>, June 2012<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

6. We are a growing organisation<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The first EMBLetc. issue coincided with EMBL Monterotondo (now known as EMBL Rome) opening its doors. Over the last three decades, we have seen new sites and buildings come up, new facilities established, and new directions embarked upon. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\"EMBLetc.<\/a>
From Issue 1<\/a>, July 1999 <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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From Issue 28<\/a>, August 2005<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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From Issue 50<\/a>, April 2009<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n
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From Issue 27<\/a>, June 2005 <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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From Issue 32<\/a>, April 2006<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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From Issue 89<\/a>, Spring 2017<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

7. Our alumni are one of our biggest strengths\u2026<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

EMBL\u2019s unique employment structure results in a continuously growing and thriving alumni community. From the beginning, alumni have been closely involved in the production of EMBLetc.<\/em> and forms one of its biggest readerships. The EMBL Alumni Relations programme helps nurture a vibrant and engaged community of current and former staff and friends worldwide.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\"EMBLetc.<\/a>
From Issue 12<\/a>, December 2002<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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From Issue 13<\/a>, Feb 2003<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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From Issue 98<\/a>, Winter 2021\/22<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n
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From Issue 27<\/a>, June 2005<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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From Issue 58<\/a>, August 2010<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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From Issue 90<\/a>, Winter 2017\/18<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

8. \u2026 as are our staff and fellows<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

For many years, EMBLetc. carried a regular column that shed light on the activities of all the people who kept the campus going \u201cbehind the scenes\u201d. It also highlighted the many achievements of its predoctoral and postdoctoral fellows and frequently featured contributions from them. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\"EMBLetc.<\/a>
From Issue 7<\/a>, March 2001<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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From Issue 27<\/a>, June 2005<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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From Issue 39<\/a>, June 2007<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n
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From Issue 9<\/a>, Dec 2001<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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From Issue 29<\/a>, Oct 2005<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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From Issue 12<\/a>, December 2002<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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From Issue 36<\/a>, December 2006<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

9. We love getting together\u2026<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Summer parties, Burns nights, Lab Days \u2013 whatever be the occasion, EMBLers just love getting together and letting their hair down. Here are some festive highlights from past years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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From Issue 10<\/a>, March 2002<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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From Issue 52<\/a>, August 2009<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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From Issue 75<\/a>, June 2013<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n
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From Issue 21<\/a>, June 2004<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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From Issue 37<\/a>, Feb 2007<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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From Issue 39<\/a>, June 2007<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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From Issue 55<\/a>, Feb 2010<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

10\u2026 and having fun<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

EMBLetc.<\/em> Has been a conduit for creativity as well as humour over the course of its existence. Enjoy this insight into the brilliant and nerdy minds of some of those who have passed through EMBL\u2019s halls.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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From Issue 9<\/a>, Dec 2001<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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From Issue 24<\/a>, Dec 2004<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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From Issue 82<\/a>, Winter 2014\/15<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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From Issue 73<\/a>, Feb 2013<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n
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From Issue 18<\/a>, Dec 2003<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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From Issue 25<\/a>, Feb 2005<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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From Issue 73<\/a>, Feb 2013<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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From Issue 91<\/a>, Summer 2018<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

\u2026and that\u2019s a wrap! Don\u2019t forget to visit our archives<\/a> to browse through all 100 issues of EMBLetc. To visit the newest issue, please head here<\/a>, or download a printable preview here<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do you have an EMBL memory you would like to share or an idea for a new EMBLetc. story? Please write to us<\/a> with your feedback and suggestions!<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n