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By Andrea Troncoso, Fundraising Programme Officer, EMBL Office of Resource Development<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

EMBL’s groundbreaking research that explores the wonder of life at the molecular level concerns each and every one of us. With this in mind, and recognising the need to broaden engagement across different sectors of a diverse society, EMBL Director Matthias Hentze announced the creation of Friends of EMBL at the Gala that celebrated EMBL\u2019s 40th anniversary in 2014. At this time, EMBL was not well-known to non-scientists, so EMBL wanted to communicate its science to the general public. The warm response from event participants, including families and individuals who wanted to contribute, allowed the new Friends of EMBL programme to hit the road running. “Count on us,” many said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“The positive response reassured us that we needed to expand and diversify the ways in which we share the fascination of molecular biology with interested audiences and invite them to join us as supporters so they feel connected to EMBL’s scientific achievements,” Hentze said. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\n Recognising philanthropic support <\/h3>\n

For five decades, EMBL has thrived as a global hub for cutting-edge molecular biology research, training, and services. Open collaboration has been and continues to be at the very heart of our achievements, illustrated through a rich tapestry of partnerships woven with like-minded institutions and individuals.

\r\nWith our \u201812 moments of philanthropy\u2019 series during our 50th anniversary year, we want to express our deep gratitude towards individuals, foundations, and other supporters who have made a difference to EMBL through their vision and generosity. Each gift \u2013 whether small or large in financial terms \u2013 has helped advance science and nurture the scientists of the future in exemplary ways, illuminating the power of giving.

\r\nIn this fifth moment of philanthropy, we look back at the history of commitment and belief from a very special, dynamic group of donors, Friends of EMBL. Matthias Hentze, Director of EMBL, shared some of his memories from 10 years ago, when Friends of EMBL first began.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n<\/article>\n\n\n\n\n

The Friends of EMBL programme offers its members a unique opportunity to support life sciences research at the frontier. Contributions go towards projects that emerge from scientific developments and opportunities with great potential and are not covered by the EMBL budget. The funds actively drive innovative projects representing areas of greatest scientific and societal opportunity and need, enabling EMBL to go even further and even faster in its aim to make the world a better place.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Friends of EMBL is a way to understand and conduct science as an open, collaborative endeavour, where everyone has a stake and a place to contribute. This new anniversary gives us the opportunity to look to the future with fresh eyes and to learn and build on the rich substrate we have created.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Additionally, an annual PhD lunch brings together philanthropists and young researchers who provide a glimpse into ongoing cutting-edge research. The scientists provide stories about the challenges and joys of scientific research in EMBL\u2019s thriving environment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Friends of EMBL members play a vital role in driving EMBL’s progress.<\/strong> Their donations boost projects to reach new milestones or enhance their impact.  Since 2014, Friends of EMBL has provided valued support to initiatives such as Women in Science<\/a>, the Scientific Visitors Programme<\/a>, the Environmental Research Initiative<\/a>, the World of Molecular Biology Exhibition<\/a>, and Microscopy for Schools<\/a>. This year\u2019s donations will accelerate the development of a first-in-class CrystalDirect4<\/a> robot prototype.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With EMBL\u2019s 50th anniversary and Friends of EMBL 10th anniversary, this year is the perfect time to celebrate and shape the next decade of mutually rewarding relationships. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Friends of EMBL community has steadily grown, especially because of members, who are wonderful ambassadors and attract a wider membership. This includes EMBL alumni,  who share a common vision of the transformative potential of philanthropy to enable discoveries and nurture the next generation of scientists. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

We invite you to become part of Friends of EMBL during our anniversary year!<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Throughout the year, look forward to monthly stories of philanthropists who have stepped in to support European life sciences. If you would like to be an EMBL supporter as well, <\/em><\/strong>click here<\/em><\/strong><\/a> to learn of specific funding opportunities during our 50th anniversary year!<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Friends of EMBL<\/h1>\n\n\n\n

St\u00e4rkung der Wissenschaft durch gemeinsamen philanthropischen Einsatz<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Wenn das EMBL bahnbrechende Fortschritte in der Erforschung des Lebens auf molekularer Ebene macht, dann betrifft das jeden einzelnen von uns. Vor diesem Hintergrund und in Anerkennung der Notwendigkeit, das Engagement in verschiedenen Bereichen einer vielf\u00e4ltigen Gesellschaft zu erweitern, k\u00fcndigte EMBL-Direktor Matthias Hentze auf der Gala zum 40-j\u00e4hrigen Bestehen des EMBL im Jahr 2014 die Gr\u00fcndung der Friends of EMBL an. Zu dieser Zeit war das EMBL im au\u00dferakademischen Umfeld nicht sehr bekannt, entsprechend sollte die Lebensforschung einer breiteren \u00d6ffentlichkeit n\u00e4her gebracht werden. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Die gro\u00dfe Resonanz bei den Teilnehmenden der Veranstaltung erm\u00f6glichte es, das neue Programm “Friends of EMBL” auf den Weg zu bringen. “Wir sind dabei”, sagten viele.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\n Dank an unsere F\u00f6rderer <\/h3>\n

In f\u00fcnf Jahrzehnten hat sich das EMBL als globales Zentrum f\u00fcr molekularbiologische Spitzenforschung, Services und Dienstleistungen etabliert. Offene Zusammenarbeit und Forschung war und ist das Herzst\u00fcck unserer Errungenschaften, die sich in einem reichen Netz von Partnerschaften mit gleichgesinnten Institutionen und Einzelpersonen widerspiegeln.

\r\nMit unserer Reihe \u201e12 Momente der Philanthropie\u201c im Jahr unseres 50-j\u00e4hrigen Bestehens m\u00f6chten wir Einzelpersonen, Stiftungen und anderen Unterst\u00fctzenden, die durch ihre Vision und Gro\u00dfz\u00fcgigkeit das EMBL ma\u00dfgeblich gef\u00f6rdert haben, unsere tiefe Dankbarkeit ausdr\u00fccken. Jede Spende \u2013 ob klein oder gro\u00df \u2013 hat dazu beigetragen, die Wissenschaft voranzubringen und Wissenschaftlerinnen und Wissenschaftler auf inspirierende Weise zu st\u00e4rken und die Kraft des Gebens zu verk\u00f6rpern.

\r\nIn unserem f\u00fcnften \u201cMoment der Philanthropie\u201d blicken wir zur\u00fcck auf die Geschichte des Engagements einer ganz besonderen, dynamischen Gruppe von Spenderinnen und Spendern, den Friends of EMBL. Matthias Hentze, Direktor des EMBL, teilte einige seiner Erinnerungen an die Anf\u00e4nge der Friends of EMBL vor 10 Jahren.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n<\/article>\n\n\n\n\n

“Die positive R\u00fcckmeldung hat uns darin best\u00e4rkt, die Faszination der Molekularbiologie noch breiter und vielf\u00e4ltiger mit der interessierten \u00d6ffentlichkeit zu teilen  und die M\u00f6glichkeit zu schaffen, sich der Forschung als Unterst\u00fctzende noch verbundener zu f\u00fchlen\u201c, so Hentze. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Das Programm Friends of EMBL bietet seinen Mitgliedern die einzigartige M\u00f6glichkeit, wegbereitende Forschung in den Biowissenschaften zu unterst\u00fctzen. Die Beitr\u00e4ge flie\u00dfen in Projekte, die sich aus wissenschaftlichen Entwicklungen und M\u00f6glichkeiten mit gro\u00dfem Potenzial ergeben und nicht durch das EMBL-Budget abgedeckt sind. So k\u00f6nnen innovative Projekte in Bereichen gef\u00f6rdert werden, in denen gro\u00dfe wissenschaftliche und gesellschaftliche Bedarfe, aber auch M\u00f6glichkeiten bestehen. Durch solche Pionierprojekte m\u00f6chte das EMBL erreichen, die Welt noch schneller und weitreichender zu einem besseren Ort zu machen. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cFriends of EMBL ist ein Rahmen daf\u00fcr, Wissenschaft als ein offenes und gemeinschaftliches Unterfangen zu verstehen und zu betreiben, bei dem alle einen Anteil und einen Platz zum Mitmachen haben. Das 10-j\u00e4hrige Jubil\u00e4um des Freundeskreises gibt uns die M\u00f6glichkeit, mit neuen Augen in die Zukunft zu blicken und aus dem reichhaltigen Substrat, das wir geschaffen haben, zu lernen und darauf aufzubauen”, sagt Andrea Troncoso, seit kurzem neue Ansprechpartnerin der Friends of EMBL. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dar\u00fcber hinaus bringt ein j\u00e4hrlicher PhD-Lunch Philanthropen und junge Forschende zusammen, die einen Einblick in die aktuelle Spitzenforschung geben. Die Wissenschaftlerinnen und Wissenschaftler berichten \u00fcber die Herausforderungen und Freuden der wissenschaftlichen Forschung in der inspirierenden Umgebung des EMBL.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Die Mitglieder der Friends of EMBL spielen eine entscheidende Rolle f\u00fcr die Weiterentwicklung des Instituts.<\/strong> Durch die Spenden werden Projekte gef\u00f6rdert, die so neue Meilensteine erreichen oder deren Wirkung verst\u00e4rken. Seit 2014 haben die Friends of EMBL u.a. Initiativen wie Women in Science<\/a>, das wissenschaftliche Besucherprogramm<\/a>, die Umweltforschungsinitiative<\/a> ERI, die Ausstellung Die Welt der Molekularbiologie<\/a> sowie  Mikroskope f\u00fcr Schulen unterst\u00fctzt<\/a>. Mit den diesj\u00e4hrigen Spendeneinnahmen wird die Entwicklung eines erstklassigen CrystalDirect4<\/a>-Roboterprototyps beschleunigt.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mit dem 50-j\u00e4hrigen Jubil\u00e4um des EMBL und dem 10-j\u00e4hrigen Jubil\u00e4um der Friends of EMBL ist dieses Jahr der perfekte Zeitpunkt, um zu feiern und das n\u00e4chste Jahrzehnt einer f\u00fcr alle Beteiligten fruchtbaren Beziehung zu gestalten. Die Gemeinschaft der Friends of EMBL ist stetig gewachsen, vor allem dank der Mitglieder, die als wunderbare Botschafterinnen und Botschafter fungieren und so viele weitere Interessierte gewinnen. Dazu z\u00e4hlen auch EMBL-Alumni, die eine gemeinsame Vision teilen: dass das transformativen Potenzial der Philanthropie wissenschaftliche Entdeckungen erm\u00f6glicht und eine n\u00e4chste Generation von Wissenschaftlerinnen und Wissenschaftlern f\u00f6rdert. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Wir laden Sie ein, w\u00e4hrend unseres Jubil\u00e4umsjahres Teil der Friends of EMBL zu werden!<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Freuen Sie sich im Laufe des Jahres auf die monatlichen Berichte \u00fcber gro\u00dfz\u00fcgige Philanthropinnen und Philanthropen, die sich f\u00fcr die europ\u00e4ischen Lebenswissenschaften eingesetzt haben. Wenn auch Sie das EMBL unterst\u00fctzen m\u00f6chten, klicken Sie <\/em><\/strong>hier<\/strong><\/em><\/a>, um sich \u00fcber spezielle F\u00f6rderm\u00f6glichkeiten w\u00e4hrend unseres 50-j\u00e4hrigen Jubil\u00e4umsjahres zu informieren!<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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