Sixty new EMBO Members and nine EMBO Associate Members have been elected to the EMBO Membership in recognition of their outstanding achievements. They have demonstrated research excellence in their fields, ranging from RNA to plant biology, and from epidemiology to molecular medicine. Through this lifelong honour, new members become part of a community of more than 2,100 life scientists across Europe and around the world. Among them is now Bärbel Stecher, Chair of Intestinal Microbiome at the TUM School of Life Sciences. The new members will be formally welcomed at the next EMBO Members’ Meeting in October 2025 in Heidelberg.
EMBO Director Fiona Watt says: “A major strength of EMBO lies in the excellence and dedication of its members. Science thrives on global collaboration, and the annual election of the new EMBO Members and Associate Members brings fresh energy and inspiration to our community. We are honoured to welcome this remarkable group of scientists to the EMBO Membership. Their ideas and contributions will enrich the organization and help advance the life sciences internationally.”
About the European Molecular Biology Organization (EMBO)
EMBO was founded in 1964 and is a membership organization. Each year, new members are selected through nomination and election by the existing EMBO Membership. The organization’s claim and mission: Its members help shape the future direction of life sciences by actively participating in EMBO initiatives.
The members serve on EMBO Council and Committees, editorial boards of EMBO Press journals, and review funding applications. By participating in the work of EMBO, the members collectively influence the direction of science and strengthen research communities in Europe and beyond.
This article is based on a press release from EMBO and has been adapted at TUM School of Life Sciences.
