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EMBO @embo.org · 2h

With its wide range of programmes, publications, policy and #innovation initiatives, EMBO supports excellence in the #LifeSciences across #Europe and around the world. 🧪

This week, we are highlighting: #Ireland

https://www.embo.org/the-embo-communities/embo-communities-by-country/focus-on-ireland/

EMBO communities in EMBC Member States – Focus on Ireland

The Republic of Ireland is a middle-sized country of nearly 70,000 square kilometres comprising 26 of the 32 counties on the island of Ireland west of Great Britain.

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EMBO @embo.org · 6h

We have asked the new EMBO Members to tell us about themselves and what makes it so compelling to work in #science today. 🧪

In the ninth video of the series, EMBO Members share what part of their daily work they think would surprise someone who shadowed them for a day, the most.

#LifeSciences

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EMBO @embo.org · 23h

Register now for EMBO Workshop "Advances in Stroke-Immunology: From molecular mechanisms to clinical translation" in Munich, DE, 27–30 April 2026.

Abstract submission/Registration deadline: 30 January/1 March 2026

https://meetings.embo.org/event/26-stroke-immunology
#EMBOStrokeImmuno #EMBOevents 🧪

Advances in Stroke-Immunology: From molecular mechanisms to clinical translation

We cordially invite you to join the EMBO Workshop on Advances in Stroke-Immunology which will take place at the Hohenkammer Castle in Munich between April 27th – 30th 2026. Immune responses are cen…

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EMBO @embo.org · 1d

“It is both very simple compared to other #grant application processes, and the people at EMBO were extremely helpful,” says Teitur Sævarsson, #PhD student at Háskóli Íslands // University of Iceland, about the EMBO #ScientificExchange Grant. 🧪 https://www.embo.org/people/building-new-capabilities/

Building new capabilities – People – EMBO

Meet Teitur Sævarsson, PhD student University of Iceland | Scientific Exchange Grantee

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EMBO @embo.org · 3d

We have asked the new EMBO Members to tell us about themselves and what makes it so compelling to work in #science today. 🧪

In the eighth video of the series, EMBO Members tell us what part of their #research process they enjoy the most and why.

#LifeSciences

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EMBO @embo.org · 3d

Eirikur Steingrimsson, Professor at Háskóli Íslands // University of Iceland, represents #Iceland on EMBO’s funding body EMBC. We spoke about his personal #research, advice to young students and not studying fish: https://www.embo.org/people/an-interview-with-eirikur-steingrimsson/ 🧪 #LifeSciences

An interview with Eirikur Steingrimsson – People – EMBO

Professor at the University of Iceland, EMBO Member and EMBC Delegate

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EMBO @embo.org · 4d

At the heart of our mission is supporting excellence in the life sciences through the EMBO programmes, #publishing, #policy and #innovation, across #Europe and globally. 🧪

Our focus this week: #Iceland

https://www.embo.org/the-embo-communities/embo-communities-by-country/focus-on-iceland/

EMBO communities in EMBC Member States – Focus on Iceland

Iceland joined the EMBC as a member state in 1978. Life scientists in Iceland are eligible for all EMBO Programmes supporting life scientists in Europe and beyond.

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EMBL Events @events.embl.org · 5d

Day 1 at #EESImaging 🤩 Exciting start to the EMBO | EMBL Symposium 'Seeing is believing: imaging the molecular processes of life' – diving into cutting-edge imaging technologies 🔬✨

Looking forward to an inspiring few days of science, discussion, and discovery!

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EMBO @embo.org · 6d

Explore #immunology, #virology, #microbiology and more at EMBO Workshop "Pathogen Immunity and Signalling" in Leiden, NL, 8–11 June 2026.

Abstract submission/Registration deadline: 1 February/15 March

https://meetings.embo.org/event/26-pathogen-immunity
#EMBOpathogenSignalling #EMBOevents 🧪

Pathogen Immunity and Signalling

Viruses, bacteria, and other pathogens pose a serious threat to human health, requiring a coordinated response from the innate and adaptive immune systems. Our immune system relies on pathogen recept…

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EMBO @embo.org · 6d

Learn all things #cytoskeleton #research in an interdisciplinary environment at EMBO Workshop "Structure and Function of the Cytoskeleton" in Paris, FR, 7–10 April 2026.

Deadline: 20 December 2025

https://meetings.embo.org/event/26-cytoskeleton
#EMBOCytoskeletalFunction #EMBOevents #conference 🧪

Structure and Function of the Cytoskeleton

The cytoskeleton, a dynamic and intricate network of protein filaments, is found within the cytoplasm of all cells, from bacteria and archaea to complex eukaryotes. This essential cellular component …

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EMBO @embo.org · 6d

Want to apply for an EMBO Postdoctoral #Fellowship? 🧪

Here are tips from the EMBO Fellowship Committee:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=xY7c...
#LifeSciences #grant #funding

How to apply for an EMBO Postdoctoral Fellowship: Tips from the Committee

YouTube video by EMBO - excellence in life sciences

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EMBO @embo.org · 7d

Want to connect with researchers in #GeneRegulation, small RNAs, #StructuralBiology and more? Sign up for EMBO Workshop "RNA-guided genome protection" in Caux, Switzerland, 16–20 June 2026!

Deadline: 15 March

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#DNAsky #RNAsky #EMBORNAGenomeProtection #EMBOevents 🧪

RNA-guided genome protection

The genome carries information across generations, ensuring species survival. To preserve faithful transmission of genetic information, RNA-directed mechanisms safeguard the genome integrity in diver…

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EMBO @embo.org · 11d

Meet Ferenc Nagy, Director-General of the HUN-REN Biological Research Centre Szeged, EMBO Member and EMBC Delegate. He is using EMBO #opportunities to further internationalize the #LifeSciences at his own institute and more widely across #Hungary. 🧪

Find out more:
www.embo.org/people/embo-...

EMBO and the life sciences in Hungary – People – EMBO

Meet Ferenc Nagy, Director-General of the HUN-REN Biological Research Centre Szeged, EMBO Member and EMBC Delegate

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EMBO @embo.org · 12d

We have asked the new EMBO Members to tell us about themselves and what makes it so compelling to work in #science today. 🧪

In the seventh video of the series, EMBO Members share with us the failure that taught them the most in their #career – and how it shaped their paths.

#LifeSciences

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EMBO @embo.org · 12d

Imre Gaspar is a research scientist at @turbine-ai.bsky.social in Budapest #Hungary. Imre’s EMBO Postdoctoral Fellowship helped create the contacts and develop the skills he has used throughout his #career in #academia and now in #industry: www.embo.org/people/explo... 🧪 #LifeSciences #funding

Exploring AI to simulate cancer – People – EMBO

Meet Imre Gaspar, research scientist at the Turbine.ai start-up in Budapest, and former EMBO Fellow

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EMBO Lab Leadership @embolableadership.bsky.social · 12d

Still need to use 2025 funding? Places still available in @embo.org Lab #Leadership for #Postdocs courses in 🇩🇪. Take time to focus on your interpersonal skills + discover tools to support your development. Sign up now 28-30 Oct, 11-13 Nov & 2-4 Dec 2025: www.embolableadership.org/course/embol...

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EMBO @embo.org · 13d

"EMBO support is very important – not only for the young scientists here in #Hungary, but also the more established scientists, as well as the connection you get with EMBO and with EMBO-related institutes,” says Rita Sinka, former EMBO Installation Grantee: www.embo.org/people/the-i... #research 🧪

The importance of basic research – People – EMBO

Meet Rita Sinka, associate professor and head of the Department of Genetics at the University of Szeged, and former EMBO Installation Grantee

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EMBO @embo.org · 13d

EMBO is a co-author and founding signatory of @dorassessment.bsky.social.

We are pleased to announce that Sandra Bendiscioli will succeed Bernd Pulverer as EMBO’s representative on the DORA Executive Board. #ResponsibleResearchAssessment #research 🧪

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EMBO @embo.org · 13d

Explore gene-regulatory mechanisms that drive developmental reprogramming at EMBO Workshop "Awakening the Genome During Developmental Reprogramming: From Embryos to Organoids" in Seville, Spain, 4–7 May 2026.

Deadline: 2 February

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#EMBOGenomeAwakening #EMBOevents 🧪

Awakening the Genome During Developmental Reprogramming: From Embryos to Organoids

This EMBO Workshop explores the gene-regulatory mechanisms that drive developmental reprogramming upon fertilization. It focuses on the interplay of transcriptional, post-transcriptional, and develop…

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EMBO @embo.org · 14d

Learn about EMBO Installation Grantee Gergely Rona, his #research on neuronal DNA repair and its effects on #neurodegeneration. Gergely says his EMBO Installation Grant presents #opportunities to build fruitful collaborations. 🧪

Read more here:
www.embo.org/people/fresh...
#LifeSciences #Hungary

Fresh approaches to understanding neurodegeneration – People – EMBO

Learn about new EMBO Installation Grantee Gergely Rona, his research on neuronal DNA repair and its effects on neurodegeneration

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EMBO @embo.org · 14d

EMBO fosters life science excellence at every level – nationally, across #Europe and globally – through its programmes, scientific publications, policy as well as #innovation.

Our focus this week: #Hungary

www.embo.org/the-embo-com...
#LifeSciences #research #opportunity

Focus on Hungary - EMBO communities by country

Facts and figures, life scientists in Hungary, EMBO opportunities

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Review Commons @reviewcommons.org · 14d

Our managing editor @saramonaco-rc.bsky.social visited VU-Life Sciences Centre to discuss innovations in peer review. Her lecture and debate showcased how models like @reviewcommons.org @embo.org can help shape the future of scientific publishing. Read more here www.gmc.vu.lt/en/about/new...

Managing Editor of EMBO "Review Commons" visited VU LSC

VU Gyvybės mokslų centras jungia tris VU padalinius – Biomokslų, Biotechnologijos ir Biochemijos institutus. Centras įkurtas vystant integruotą mokslo, studijų ir verslo centrą (slėnį) „Saulėtekis“.

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EMBO Lab Leadership @embolableadership.bsky.social · 18d

The @embo.org self-leadership for women scientists course focuses on 4 pillars of experience as a human being + researcher: self-awareness, self-acceptance, self-management + self-growth. Places still available on 14-16 October online course: www.embolableadership.org/course/self-... #SelfLeadership

woman writing on a flipchart. Text highlighting that our next self-leadership for women scientists online course on 14-16 October still has places available

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EMBO Lab Leadership @embolableadership.bsky.social · 18d

Places still available on the live online @embo.org Lab Leadership for Group Leaders course on 04 - 06 November. Take time to focus on your interpersonal skills + discover tools to support you and your team's development. Sign up now: www.embolableadership.org/course/embol... #EMBOLabLead

three people sitting on steps discussing a project. Text highlights upcoming online lab leadership for group leaders course on 4-6 November.

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EMBO @embo.org · 18d

We have asked the new EMBO Members to tell us about themselves and what makes it so compelling to work in science today. 🧪

In the sixth video of the series, EMBO Members tell us about turning points and pivotal moments in their scientific journeys.

#LifeSciences

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