From the bench to the EMBL Imaging Centre: when science meets art
Scientists share their experiences of creating stunning images at the EMBL Imaging Centre.
CONNECTIONS2025
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Sharing scientific expertise to empower European partners
EMBL and its partners have received funding from the European Commission for two new Twinning Projects, which will build expertise and research capacity in its member states.
CONNECTIONS2024
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Beginning a PhD at warp speed
Kristaps Krims-Dāvis spent a month at EMBL Heidelberg getting a crash course in cutting-edge microscopy.
CONNECTIONS2024
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EMBL Barcelona celebrates EMBL’s 50th anniversary with Spanish community
EMBL Barcelona observed EMBL’s 50th anniversary with a scientific celebration that attracted alumni and other leading life scientists.
CONNECTIONS2024
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The value of a scientific meet-up
Yuvarani Masarapu, a junior bioinformatician and doctoral student at SciLifeLab in Stockholm, spent a week with EMBL collaborators, finding solutions to research challenges and expanding her scientific perspective.
CONNECTIONS2024
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TREC in numbers: the expedition’s impact so far
In less than two years, the EMBL-led TREC expedition has demonstrated that large-scale international collaboration is essential for driving ground-breaking planetary and human health research with societal impact. Here, we summarise some aspects of the expedition in numbers.
CONNECTIONS2024
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Fostering Nordic collaborations in molecular medicine
The 13th annual meeting of the Nordic EMBL partnership for molecular medicine took place on 16–19 September 2024 in Oslo and was hosted by the Centre for Molecular Medicine Norway (NCMM).
CONNECTIONS2024
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Spanish dignitaries meet EMBL leaders to uplift cooperation for future research synergy
A delegation from Spain’s Ministry of Science, Innovation, and Universities visited EMBL to strengthen ties and discuss future opportunities.
CONNECTIONS2024
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TREC expedition concludes sampling in Greece
The TREC expedition concluded its sampling in Greece and strengthened scientific exchange and collaborative networks with their Greek partners during a political and scientific stakeholder event in Athens.
CONNECTIONS2024
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Bulgaria becomes EMBL prospect member state
Bulgaria has become the latest EMBL prospect member state, starting a three-year process toward full membership. The prospect membership opens up new opportunities for mutual exchange and collaboration. Including Bulgaria, EMBL is now supported by 29 full member states, one associate member state,…
EMBL ANNOUNCEMENTS2024
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EMBL’s reflection on the future European Framework Programme for Research and Innovation (FP10)
EMBL´s position paper outlines the organisation’s views on the importance of science and how it could be best supported in the context of the upcoming European Framework Programme for Research and Innovation (FP10).
EMBL ANNOUNCEMENTS2024
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TREC in Italy – sampling from coast to coast
For almost two months, Italy was the stage for the TREC expedition, with a rich programme of events organised across the country attended by the public, scientists, schools, and high-level political stakeholders, including Minister of University and Research Anna Maria Bernini.
CONNECTIONS2024
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TREC sets off along the Mediterranean coast
The second phase of the TREC expedition focuses on the Mediterranean coast, with Barcelona, Spain, hosting the first ‘superstop’ of 2024
CONNECTIONS2024
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Connecting shores and exploring new avenues for collaboration with Malta
During a visit from high-level representatives of EMBL’s member state Malta, the honourable delegation allowed a peek behind the scenes of their scientific and institutional collaborations, and shared their memories and future aspirations for the partnership.
CONNECTIONS2024
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Gaining skills and building connections in infection biology
The first EMBL-UNESCO infection biology research fellows share observations after residencies with EMBL researchers.
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Latvia becomes EMBL’s 29th member state
Latvia’s life sciences sector will benefit from expanded access to the leading European research, services, and training provided by EMBL.
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TREC – Towards the end of the first phase
The TREC expedition has come to the end of its first phase. The last superstop of 2023 was hosted by CIIMAR in Porto and, despite the adverse weather conditions, included many scientific and public engagement activities.
CONNECTIONSLAB MATTERS2023
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Looking back on 20 years of structural biology collaboration in Grenoble
On this date (15 November), 21 years ago, the EMBL, ESRF, ILL, and IBS directors signed a memorandum of understanding to create the Partnership for Structural Biology (PSB) on the European Photon and Neutron (EPN) science campus in Grenoble.
CONNECTIONSLAB MATTERS2023
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Celebrating European collaboration at the TREC supersite in Bilbao
A celebratory event at the Maritime Museum Bilbao marked the partnerships that make possible the TREC expedition on land and at sea along the European coast.
CONNECTIONSLAB MATTERS2023
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EMBL’s southern hemisphere connection
Ian Smith, Chair of EMBL Australia´s Council, chats about the synergies between the organisations, opportunities for collaboration, and ideas for exciting new programmes arising out of a recent visit to EMBL Heidelberg.
CONNECTIONSLAB MATTERS2023
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Inspiring the next generation of Montenegrin scientists
EMBL participated in the recent Science and Innovation Days in Podgorica, Montenegro, sharing its passion for knowledge and curiosity.
CONNECTIONS2023
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AI in biology and health: opportunities and challenges
EMBL gathered together government, industry, and academic researchers to explore how to leverage the power of AI and machine learning to advance research.
CONNECTIONSLAB MATTERS2023
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Forging collaborations across the Nordics
The 12th annual meeting of the Nordic EMBL Partnership for Molecular Medicine took place in Espoo, Finland, between 11-14 September 2023.
CONNECTIONSLAB MATTERS2023
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Serbia becomes EMBL prospect member
Starts three-year process toward full membership, opening up new opportunities for mutual exchange and collaboration.
EMBL ANNOUNCEMENTSLAB MATTERS2023
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EMBL and SciLifeLab cooperate on data science
The third meeting between EMBL and SciLifeLab communities took place in Uppsala and focused on data science, aiming at further expanding the collaboration
CONNECTIONSLAB MATTERS2023
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Sharing knowledge, widening access across Europe
European Commission and EMBL renew commitment, agree on new areas of cooperation, in new EC DG’s first infrastructure visit since appointment.
CONNECTIONSLAB MATTERS2023
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Celebration of the next ten years of the Nordic EMBL Partnership for Molecular Medicine
The Nordic EMBL Partnership for Molecular Medicine celebrates the signing of its renewed ten years agreement between EMBL and the Universities of Aarhus, Oslo, Umeå, and Helsinki.
CONNECTIONSLAB MATTERS2023
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Building a broader European science community
Croatian scientists and students from the Ruđer Bošković Institute and University of Zagreb visited EMBL to exchange ideas with researchers and public outreach experts on ways to increase interest, awareness, and involvement in science.
CONNECTIONSLAB MATTERS2023
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EMBL explores synergies in neuroscience research with French partners
Scientists from EMBL and its French academic partners gathered at EMBL Rome for a workshop to foster collaboration and advance research in neuroscience.
CONNECTIONSLAB MATTERS2023
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EMBL Barcelona: Five years down the road
EMBL’s site by the sea completed its fifth year of operations. We look back at some key milestones and achievements since 2017.
LAB MATTERS2023
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EMBL welcomes Estonia as full member
The Baltic nation of Estonia has become a full member of EMBL, joining the organisation as its 28th member state.
EMBL ANNOUNCEMENTSLAB MATTERS2023
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Promoting European innovation in the life sciences
One of EMBL’s core missions is the development and transfer of scientific know-how and technologies to academia, industry, and commercial entities to facilitate further research, innovations, and commercialisation for the benefit of society at large. Working across Europe, EMBL has partnerships…
CONNECTIONSLAB MATTERS2023
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EMBL partners with UNESCO to drive progress on shared goals
New agreement with UN organisation will enable cooperation in the fields of open science, capacity building, and talent development
CONNECTIONSLAB MATTERS2023
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Promoting EMBL opportunities for the Danish scientific community
DANEMO is a communication platform and research support initiative launched by DANDRITE at Aarhus University. It aims to encourage scientists in Denmark to engage with EMBL and EMBO. The DANEMO symposium from 3-4 November in Aarhus focused on raising awareness of the new EMBL programme ‘Molecules…
CONNECTIONS2022
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EMBL builds on links with Malta
EMBL deepens scientific collaboration, opening the door for greater engagement and opportunities for Malta’s life science community
CONNECTIONS2022
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EMBL deepens ties with Croatia
Visit of delegation from the Ruđer Bošković Institute to EMBL Heidelberg marks a new chapter in scientific and institutional cooperation
CONNECTIONS2022
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The EMBL Connection
EMBL's Partnership Conference highlights the value of its networks, bringing researchers together to build new scientific connections.
CONNECTIONS2022
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EMBL and CSIC join hands to discuss microbes in a changing world
Researchers from EMBL and CSIC came together to discuss microbial communities, diversity, and behaviour, in the context of One Health.
CONNECTIONS2022
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EMBL enhances collaboration with scientists and research institutes in Croatia
Two days of events with institutes in the country add a new chapter to successful scientific collaboration
CONNECTIONS2022
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EMBL and IIT: Launching new avenues of collaboration
EMBL and IIT scientists met in person at EMBL Rome to strengthen their collaboration and explore new opportunities for scientific exchange
CONNECTIONSLAB MATTERS2022
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Teamed up to innovate
A new formal collaboration agreement enables will help smooth the transition from fundamental science to innovation.
CONNECTIONSLAB MATTERS2022
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EMBL and SciLifeLab foster new connections
Joint workshop brings researchers together on site and virtually to discuss broad range of planetary biology topics.
CONNECTIONS2022
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EMBL consolidates ties with Sapienza University
EMBL and the Sapienza University of Rome confirm their reciprocal interest in intensifying collaborations and launch new opportunities for exchange of expertise
CONNECTIONSLAB MATTERS2022
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EMBL’s statement on the invasion of Ukraine
EMBL condemns in the strongest terms the unjustified military invasion of Ukraine by the Russian Federation, with the support of Belarus, and the resulting loss of life and human suffering. We express our deepest sympathy to the Ukrainian people and to all the victims of this war. As an…
EMBL ANNOUNCEMENTSLAB MATTERS2022
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Molecular medicine across borders
The 11th annual Nordic EMBL Partnership for Molecular Medicine meeting was hosted in virtual format by DANDRITE, the Danish node of the Partnership, from 31 January–2 February 2022. The programme included updates from all partnership nodes, discussions about opportunities for new collaborations,…
CONNECTIONSLAB MATTERS2022
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EMBL and Latvia deepen collaboration
Agreement signed with Latvia’s Biomedical Research and Study Centre will boost academic exchange and collaboration on some of the largest challenges facing human and planetary health.
CONNECTIONS2022
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Fostering excellence, diversity, and mobility in the Nordic EMBL Partnership
Ahead of the annual meeting of the Nordic EMBL Partnership for Molecular Medicine, we spoke with its new Speaker, Mark Daly. Mark Daly, FIMM Director, recently accepted the post of Speaker of the Nordic EMBL Partnership. He explains his vision of the future cooperation between EMBL and the Nordics.
CONNECTIONSLAB MATTERS2022
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New facility in Hungary builds on strong collaborative foundations
A delegation from EMBL has participated in inauguration of a new facility — Incubator House — located in Szeged, Hungary.
CONNECTIONS2022
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Celebrating Lithuania-EMBL cooperation on life science research
EMBL has taken another step towards strengthening its scientific relationship with Lithuania.
CONNECTIONS2021
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EMBL reinforces collaboration with Belgian scientific community
EMBL has held a joint workshop with the Belgian Science Policy Office, BELSPO, underlining their long-standing collaboration and commitment to future cooperation.
CONNECTIONS2021
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Celebrating Hungary-EMBL collaborations for life sciences research
EMBL and Hungarian research institutes will collaborate to address urgent biological and environmental challenges.
CONNECTIONSLAB MATTERS2021
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EMBL and Helmholtz Health join forces
EMBL and Helmholtz Association have signed a memorandum of understanding. The expanded collaboration of both institutions will focus on research related to health.
CONNECTIONSLAB MATTERS2021
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After the lecture: Zehra Sayers
Zehra Sayers explains what makes the SESAME synchrotron special, why we should not fear failure, and why curiosity is her biggest driver.
PEOPLE & PERSPECTIVES2021
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New partnership in Lithuania
On 8 September, EMBL and Vilnius University Life Sciences Center signed a framework agreement for the establishment of the VU LSC–EMBL Partnership for Genome Editing Technologies.
CONNECTIONSLAB MATTERS2020
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The Nordic EMBL Partnership: supporting national research
The partnership between EMBL and four Nordic research institutions aims to stimulate scientific exchange and inspire scientific collaborations. This year’s conference of the Nordic EMBL Partnership for Molecular Medicine included many talks by EMBL researchers and a presentation by EMBL’s…
CONNECTIONS2020
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Looking forward
Two EMBL speakers gave presentations that looked toward the future and at ways to trailblaze on the endless frontier of science.
CONNECTIONSLAB MATTERS2020
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Latvia becomes EMBL prospect member state
Latvia has joined EMBL as a prospect member, starting a three-year process toward full membership.
EMBL ANNOUNCEMENTSLAB MATTERS2020
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Sharing our passion for science with the world
EMBL is joining the virtual seminar series ‘Life Science Across the Globe’ – a timely initiative to foster international scientific exchange across countries and continents, starting on 1 July.
LAB MATTERS2020
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Hungarian Minister visits EMBL
László Palkovics, Hungarian Minister for Innovation and Technology, visited EMBL Heidelberg
CONNECTIONS2020
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Fostering links with Montenegro
Two recent events have expanded EMBL’s collaboration with one of its newest member states
CONNECTIONS2019
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European Research and Innovation Days
EMBL at the first annual European Research and Innovation Days
EMBL ANNOUNCEMENTS2019
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Swiss day!
The 1700 people working at EMBL’s six sites come from more than 80 different countries. Many of them haven’t come straight from their home country to one of the EMBL sites but have also lived in other countries in between. While all of them are proud to work at EMBL they are also proud of…
PEOPLE & PERSPECTIVES2019
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Sveika, Lietuva!
Lithuania becomes EMBL’s 27th member state
EMBL ANNOUNCEMENTSLAB MATTERS2019
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EMBL surpasses 100th Horizon 2020 grant
EMBL success in attracting EU funding
LAB MATTERS2019
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Lithuania, new prospect member state
Sveiki Lietuva! Lithuania becomes EMBL’s fourth prospect member state.
EMBL ANNOUNCEMENTSLAB MATTERS2015
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Witamy! EMBL welcomes Poland as prospect member state
In a Statement of Intent signed this month, Poland becomes a prospect member state of EMBL, and the new partners agree to explore possibilities for long-term cooperation, with a view to the country becoming a full member state within three years. “Poland has a strong and active life science…
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Hungary joins EMBL as prospect member state
The European Molecular Biology Laboratory (EMBL) welcomes Hungary as its newest prospect member state. In a Statement of Intent signed this month, Hungary and EMBL agree to explore possibilities for long-term cooperation, with a view to the country becoming a full member state within three years.…
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Denmark joins the Nordic EMBL Partnership for Molecular Medicine
Today, the Nordic EMBL Partnership for Molecular Medicine celebrates two important milestones: the renewal of the partnership agreement for an extended period of 10 years, and the expansion of the Nordic EMBL network with the official opening of the Danish Research Institute of Translational…
CONNECTIONSLAB MATTERS2013
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