The European Molecular Biology Organization – EMBO announced today that 106 outstanding researchers in life sciences, including three SIB Group Leaders – Emmanouil Dermitzakis, Henrik Kaessmann and Andreas Wagner – were newly elected to its membership.
EMBO has decided to strategically expand the scope of its membership on the occasion of its 50th anniversary to honour the progress that has been made in the fields of neuroscience and ecology & evolution. The 106 new members for 2014 include 50 scientists who have made exceptional contributions to these research areas.
EMBO Members make invaluable contributions to the organization by providing suggestions and feedback on the activities of EMBO. They serve on selection committees for EMBO programmes and mentor young scientists. Their input has helped to promote excellence in life sciences since 1964. The EMBO Membership currently comprises more than 1600 life scientists.