Professor Zofia Szweykowska-Kulińska from the Faculty of Biology, has been elected a new member of EMBO – European Molecular Biology Organization.
EMBO is an organization that promotes excellence in the life sciences in Europe and beyond.
The major goals of the organization are to support talented researchers at all stages of their careers, stimulate the exchange of scientific information, and help build a research environment where scientists can achieve their best work. EMBO also helps young scientists to advance their research, promote their international reputations and ensure their mobility.
8 June 2021 EMBO announced the names of 64 life scientists that have been elected to its membership. The new EMBO Members and Associate Members join the community of more than 1,800 leading life scientists.
The 64 newly elected members reside in 21 countries: 55 new EMBO Members reside in member states of the EMBC, the intergovernmental organization that funds the major EMBO Programmes and activities. Nine new EMBO Associate Members reside in Argentina, Australia, India, Japan, and the USA. 26 of the new EMBO Members (41%) are women.
EMBO Members are actively involved in the organization. They serve on EMBO Council, Committees and Advisory Editorial Boards of EMBO Press journals, evaluate applications for EMBO funding, and mentor early-career scientists. Collectively, they can influence the direction of the life sciences in Europe and beyond.
New members are nominated and elected by the existing EMBO Membership; it is not possible to apply to become a member. One election is held each year. The new EMBO Members will be formally welcomed at the annual EMBO Members’ Meeting between 27 and 29 October 2021.
Additional information can be found in the EMBO Press Release and at: https://www.embo.org/
