European Molecular Biology Organization

The European Molecular Biology Organization (EMBO) is a professional, non-profit organization of more than 1,800 life scientists. Its goal is to promote research in life science and enable international exchange between scientists. It co-funds courses, workshops and conferences, publishes five scientific journals and supports individual scientists. The organization was founded in 1964 and is a founding member of the Initiative for Science in Europe. As of 2022 the Director of EMBO is Fiona Watt, a stem cell researcher, professor at King's College London and a group leader at the European Molecular Biology Laboratory.

The European Molecular Biology Organization (EMBO)
Formation1964
PurposePromote life science research in Europe and beyond
HeadquartersHeidelberg, Germany
Membership
1,800 members
Director
Fiona Watt
Key people
  • Maria Leptin (Director 2010 - 2021)
  • Hermann Bujard (Director 2007 - 2010)
  • Frank Gannon (Director 1994 - 2007)
  • John Tooze (Director 1973 - 1994)
  • Raymond Appleyard (Director 1965 - 1973)
  • Paul Nurse (Secretary General)
  • Michael N. Hall (Chair of the EMBO Council)
Websiteembo.org
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