The European Molecular Biology Organization (EMBO) has announced the election of 58 new Members, including three academics from the Cancer Research UK Cambridge Institute.
Fifty-eight researchers in the life sciences, including three from the Cancer Research UK Cambridge Institute, have been recognised for their contributions to life science research by election to the Membership of EMBO.
Those members are:
Professor Carlos Caldas
Professor Simon Tavaré
Dr Duncan Odom
EMBO Director Maria Leptin remarked: "EMBO Members influence the future direction of science and help to strengthen research communities by encouraging interactions between countries. We welcome these exceptional scientists to EMBO and look forward to their input."
EMBO is an organisation of more than 1700 leading researchers that promotes excellence in the life sciences. The major goals of the organisation are to support talented researchers at all stages of their careers, stimulate the exchange of scientific information, and help build a European research environment where scientists can achieve their best work.
EMBO Members serve on selection committees for EMBO programmes, mentor young scientists, and provide suggestions and feedback on the activities of EMBO.
New EMBO Members and Associate Members are invited to present their research at the EMBO Members' Meeting from 28-30 October 2015 in Heidelberg.
View the full list of new Members.