Awards, New Members, and Upcoming Events from Embo

At Formedium, we’re dedicated to supporting the life science community by sharing news that inspires collaboration and drives research forward. Here are the highlights from the latest EMBO newsletter, showcasing achievements, opportunities, and insights from across the EMBO network.

EMBO Gold Medal Awarded to Tanmay Bharat and David Bikard

Tanmay Bharat and David Bikard have been honoured with the prestigious EMBO Gold Medal, recognising their remarkable contributions to European life science research. The award celebrates early-career group leaders whose work has advanced the frontiers of molecular biology. Congratulations to both recipients on this well-deserved recognition!

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New EMBO Members and Associate Members

Sixty scientists have been elected as new EMBO Members, along with nine Associate Members joining from outside Europe. These researchers join a vibrant community of more than 2,100 life scientists, working together to shape the future of research in areas including cell biology, genomics, and structural biology.

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Attend Cell Bio 2025 and Present Your Work

Cell Bio 2025, the joint meeting of the American Society for Cell Biology (ASCB) and EMBO, will take place 6–10 December 2025 in Philadelphia, PA.

Registration and abstract submission are now open. This major international event offers:
✅ Opportunities to present your research to a global audience
✅ Inspiring talks and workshops across all areas of cell biology
✅ Exhibits showcasing the latest lab technologies

👉 Find out more and register

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Taking the Long View: Spotlight on Lena Ho

In this issue, EMBO Young Investigator Lena Ho, based at Duke–NUS Medical School and A*STAR, reflects on her research journey and the value of EMBO’s global network. Her perspective highlights the importance of international collaboration and mentoring in building a sustainable scientific career.

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