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In 2007, EMBL pensioners, led by the late Konrad M\u00fcller (EMBL Head of Personnel, 1975-1995), wanted to launch an initiative in memory of John Kendrew, EMBL\u2019s first Director General. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

M\u00fcller, then a member of the EMBL Alumni Association board, invited his fellow board members to consider meaningful initiatives in Kendrew\u2019s name. Among the suggestions, M\u00fcller and the board selected Freddy Frischknecht\u2019s proposal (EMBL predoctoral fellow, 1996-2000) who said, \u201cWhile supporting excellence in science,  we must also encourage more young researchers to communicate their work to the public.\u201d Thus, the John Kendrew Young Scientist Award<\/a> was born, dedicated to excellence in science and\/or science communication.<\/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\n\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\n\r\nOur seventh moment of philanthropy is about honouring members of the EMBL community we hold in high esteem who have made a significant difference to our lives and the world we live in.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n<\/article>\n\n\n\n\n

EMBL pensioners agreed to fund the award in its infancy, and the alumni community contributed a meaningful sum in response to the first call for support. This commitment impressed Roland Specker, an entrepreneur and philanthropist who was already close to EMBL and who personally knew and admired Kendrew. To date, Roland has funded the award for 15 years, gradually raising the prize from \u20ac1,000 to \u20ac15,000 per annum.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The John Kendrew Young Scientist Award is open to former pre- or postdoctoral fellows within seven years of leaving EMBL. This year\u2019s recipient, Thibaut Brunet, was the 19th to receive the prize at EMBL\u2019s 50th anniversary science symposium on 5 July. <\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Sir John Kendrew, who inspired this award to recognise young scientists. Credit: EMBL<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

\u201cEMBL is the place I was born as a researcher, and remains a place I watch most closely for exciting scientific developments \u2013 with the current scientific programme \u2018Molecules to Ecosystems\u2019 feeling especially close to my heart,\u201d Brunet said. \u201cI feel that one remains a lifelong member of the EMBL diaspora and that one carries everywhere a special connection to the place and its community, as well as to its spirit of boldness, creativity, rigour, and generosity. It is thus a special honour to receive this award, which I dedicate to all the colleagues who have trained and inspired me, at EMBL and elsewhere.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The significance of this award lies in the combination of honouring Kendrew’s legacy while at the same time highlighting some of EMBL\u2019s finest science from its young researchers. Moreover, the success of the John Kendrew Award inspired the creation of the Lennart Philipson Award and the Fotis Kafatos lecture, funded by EMBLEM and the Bodossaki Foundation, respectively.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Similar to some previous moments of philanthropy, this story exemplifies how the power of community giving can combine with individual philanthropy. It shows how small donations from the community can not only have a significant impact in their own right, but also play a major role in catalysing larger contributions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In memory of John Kendrew and other pioneers, we continue to build on their legacies, fostering a culture of excellence, innovation, and generosity. Let their dedication inspire us to support and celebrate the bright minds shaping the future of science.<\/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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John Kendrew Young Scientist Award<\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n

Dieser \u2018Moment der Philanthropie\u2019 erz\u00e4hlt dar\u00fcber, wie wir das Andenken hoch gesch\u00e4tzter Pers\u00f6nlichkeiten durch Zuwendungen an andere ehren und aufrechterhalten k\u00f6nnen.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Im Jahr 2007 \u00e4u\u00dferten EMBL-Pension\u00e4re unter der Leitung des mittlerweile verstorbenen ehemaligen EMBL-Personaldirektors (1975-1995) Konrad M\u00fcller den Wunsch, eine Initiative zum Gedenken an John Kendrew, den ersten Generaldirektor des EMBL, zu starten.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

M\u00fcller, der damals dem Vorstand der EMBL Alumni Association angeh\u00f6rte, bat seine Vorstandskollegen, \u00fcber sinnvolle Initiativen im Namen von Kendrew nachzudenken. Unter den Vorschl\u00e4gen w\u00e4hlten M\u00fcller und der Vorstand den Vorschlag von Freddy Frischknecht (ehemaliger EMBL-Doktorand, 1996-2000) aus, der sagte: \u201eWir d\u00fcrfen nicht nur herausragende wissenschaftliche Leistungen unterst\u00fctzen, sondern m\u00fcssen auch mehr junge Forschende dazu ermutigen, ihre Arbeit einer breiteren \u00d6ffentlichkeit zu kommunizieren.\u201c So wurde der John Kendrew Young Scientist Award<\/a> f\u00fcr herausragende Leistungen in der Wissenschaft und\/oder Wissenschaftskommunikation ins Leben gerufen.<\/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\n\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\n\r\n

\r\n\r\nDer siebte \u201eMoment der Philanthropie\u201d ist einer des Innehaltens und Erinnerns. Wir denken an herausragende Pers\u00f6nlichkeiten, die das Leben um uns herum stark gepr\u00e4gt haben. Wir wollen ihr Engagement w\u00fcrdigen und \u00fcber die tiefgreifenden Auswirkungen nachdenken, die diese Pers\u00f6nlichkeiten in der wissenschaftlichen Gemeinschaft und weit dar\u00fcber hinaus angesto\u00dfen haben.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n<\/article>\n\n\n\n\n

Die EMBL-Pension\u00e4re erkl\u00e4rten sich bereit, den Preis vorerst zu finanzieren, und auch die Alumni-Gemeinschaft steuerte als Reaktion auf den ersten Aufruf zur Unterst\u00fctzung eine betr\u00e4chtliche Summe bei. Dieses Engagement beeindruckte Roland Specker, einen Unternehmer und Philanthropen, der dem EMBL bereits nahe stand, und Kendrew pers\u00f6nlich kannte und bewunderte. Bis heute hat Roland Specker den Preis f\u00fcnfzehn Jahre lang finanziert und die Preissumme schrittweise von 1.000 \u20ac auf 15.000 \u20ac pro Jahr erh\u00f6ht.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Der John Kendrew Young Scientist Award steht ehemaligen EMBL-Stipendiat*innen (Doktorand*innen oder Postdocs) sieben Jahren lang nach ihrem Abgang vom EMBL offen. Der diesj\u00e4hrige Preistr\u00e4ger, Thibaut Brunet, war der Neunzehnte, der den Preis \u00fcberreicht bekam; dieses Jahr auf dem wissenschaftlichen Symposium zum 50-j\u00e4hrigen Bestehen des EMBL am 5. Juli.<\/a> Brunet erkl\u00e4rt, was der Preis f\u00fcr ihn pers\u00f6nlich bedeutet:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201eDas EMBL ist der Ort, an dem ich als Forscher geboren wurde, und es ist nach wie vor der Ort, den ich in Bezug auf spannende wissenschaftliche Entwicklungen am aufmerksamsten verfolge – wobei mir das aktuelle wissenschaftliche Programm ‘Molecules to Ecosystems’ besonders am Herzen liegt. Ich habe das Gef\u00fchl, dass man lebenslang Mitglied der EMBL-Diaspora bleibt und dass man, wo immer man hingeht, eine besondere Verbindung zu diesem Ort und seiner Gemeinschaft und seinem Geist der K\u00fchnheit, Kreativit\u00e4t, Pr\u00e4zision und Gro\u00dfz\u00fcgigkeit h\u00e4lt. Es ist daher eine besondere Ehre, diese Auszeichnung zu erhalten, die ich all den Kolleg*innen widme, die mich am EMBL und dar\u00fcber hinaus ausgebildet und inspiriert haben.\u201c<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Die Bedeutung des Preises liegt in der Kombination aus der Ehrung von Kendrews Erbe und der Hervorhebung einiger der besten wissenschaftlichen Leistungen junger Forschender am EMBL. Dar\u00fcber hinaus hat der Erfolg des John-Kendrew-Preises die Schaffung der Lennart-Philipson- und Kafatos-Preise inspiriert, die von EMBLEM bzw. der Bodossaki-Stiftung finanziert werden.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u00c4hnlich wie einige der vorangegangenen Momente der Philanthropie veranschaulicht auch diese Geschichte die Kraft des gemeinschaftlichen Gebens. Sie zeigt, wie kleine Spenden aus der Gemeinschaft nicht nur aus sich selbst heraus eine gro\u00dfe Wirkung haben k\u00f6nnen, sondern auch eine wichtige Rolle als Katalysator f\u00fcr gr\u00f6\u00dfere Spenden spielen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Wir ehren das Gedenken an John Kendrew und andere Pioniere, indem wir ihr Erbe weiter ausbauen, und weiterhin eine Kultur der Exzellenz, Innovation und Gro\u00dfz\u00fcgigkeit f\u00f6rdern. Lassen wir uns von ihrem Engagement dazu inspirieren, die klugen K\u00f6pfe, die die Zukunft der Wissenschaft gestalten werden, zu unterst\u00fctzen und zu feiern.<\/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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