European Molecular Biology Laboratory (EMBL)
Heidelberg, Germany
www.embl.org
We are Europe’s flagship research laboratory for the life sciences – an intergovernmental organisation performing scientific research in disciplines including molecular biology, physics, chemistry and computer science.
We are an international, innovative and interdisciplinary laboratory with more than 1600 employees from many nations.
EMBL operates from six sites across Europe:
Heidelberg, Germany – main laboratory
Hinxton, UK – European Bioinformatics Institute (EMBL-EBI)
Grenoble, France – research and services for structural biology
Hamburg, Germany – research and services for structural biology
Rome, Italy – epigenetics and neurobiology
Barcelona, Spain – tissue biology and disease modelling
Our mission is to offer vital services in training scientists, students and visitors at all levels; to develop new instruments and methods in the life sciences and actively engage in technology transfer activities, and to integrate European life science research.
EMBL is an intergovernmental organisation specialising in basic research in the life sciences, funded by public research monies from more than 20 member states, including much of Europe and Israel, and two associate members, Argentina and Australia. EMBL is led by the Director General, currently Professor Edith Heard, appointed by the governing body, EMBL Council. The Council is comprised of representatives of all member and associate member states.