Biomedical engineering: A key to Europe’s future
Berlin/Heidelberg, 29 September 2026 – Europe’s economy is facing major challenges. Traditional industries such as the automotive, chemical and mechanical engineering sectors are under considerable
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FEBS | EMBO Women in Science Award 2027 for Eleftheria Zeggini
Zeggini is recognised for her pioneering contributions to human genomics and the translation of large-scale genetic discoveries into biological and clinical insight, alongside her scientific leadership and sustained commitment to mentoring, equality and inclusion.
Seventy-one leading scientists elected to the EMBO Membership
The new EMBO Members and Associate Members are recognized for their outstanding achievements in the life sciences
EMBO Gold Medal 2026 awarded to Gautam Dey and Omaya Dudin
The scientists are awarded for their outstanding contributions to the life sciences in Europe and beyond
Ten scientists awarded EMBO Installation Grants 2026
The group leaders will establish laboratories in Croatia, Czechia, Estonia,
Hungary, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Poland, Portugal and Türkiye.
Seven new Science Journalism Fellows Awarded for 2026
Fellows from Italy, Greece, Switzerland and the UK
Twelve scientists become EMBO Global Investigators
The group leaders perform outstanding life sciences research in Chile, India, Nigeria, Singapore and Taiwan
Twenty-eight group leaders become EMBO Young Investigators
They join an international network of more than 800 life scientists in the early stages of their independent careers
FEBS | EMBO Women in Science Award 2026 for Carola García de Vinuesa
She is recognized for advancing the understanding of autoimmune diseases and bringing science into the public eye
Bulgaria joins EMBC
The country becomes the 32nd member state following approval of the accession agreement