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Members of the EMBL community and friends gathered in Rome on 8 July to celebrate a special anniversary: EMBL Rome\u2019s 20th. Phil Avner, Head of EMBL Rome, welcomed EMBL Director General Edith Heard and other guests to the event. The beautiful summer\u2019s day provided the perfect backdrop for elegant al fresco dining, relaxed mingling, and an assortment of games. It was an occasion to reflect with pride on the achievements of the past 20 years, and to look forward to the planned refurbishment of the EMBL Rome site, and to more great science in the coming years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Villa<\/a>
Villa Livia on Via Appia Antica in Rome is ready for the celebrations. PHOTO: Massimo Del Prete\/EMBL<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
\"Guests<\/a>
Guests arrive at the EMBL Rome 20th anniversary event. PHOTO: Massimo Del Prete\/EMBL<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
\"EMBL<\/a>
EMBL Rome group leaders Jamie Hackett (left) and Santiago Rompani (centre) talk to guests. PHOTO: Massimo Del Prete\/EMBL<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
\"Edith<\/a>
Edith Heard, EMBL Director General, at the reception. PHOTO: Massimo Del Prete\/EMBL<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
\"Cornelius<\/a>
Cornelius Gross, Deputy Head of EMBL Rome and Senior Scientist, gives a talk in Villa Livia\u2019s Muse Hall about his research. PHOTO: Massimo Del Prete\/EMBL<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
\"Phil<\/a>
Phil Avner, Head of EMBL Rome, with photographer Horst Hamann, who joined the anniversary event for a special project. PHOTO: Massimo Del Prete\/EMBL<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
\"Lunch<\/a>
Lunch and talks were followed by an afternoon of fun in the garden. PHOTO: Massimo Del Prete\/EMBL<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
\"Guests<\/a>
Guests enjoyed various games, including pool and darts. PHOTO: Massimo Del Prete\/EMBL<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
\"Scale<\/a>
Scale model of the planned refurbishment of the EMBL Rome site. PHOTO: Massimo Del Prete\/EMBL<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
\"PHOTO:
After aperitivi by the pool, presentations of group posters by EMBL Rome scientists, and a buffet dinner in the courtyard, it was time for Phil Avner, Head of EMBL Rome, to cut the anniversary cake. PHOTO: Massimo Del Prete\/EMBL<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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To end the night, Rufus Band played live music in the Greenhouse. PHOTO: Massimo Del Prete\/EMBL<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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