Queen Mary University Scientists Join Prestigious EMBO Membership

Membership of EMBO is an honour that celebrates research excellence and outstanding achievements in the life sciences. Professor Claudia Langenberg, Director of the Precision Healthcare University Research Institute (PHURI), and Dr Isabel M Palacios, Lecturer in Cell Biology at the School of Biological and Behavioural Sciences, join a cohort of new members and associate members drawn from 37 countries. 

Professor Langenberg said: “EMBO is science without borders. It is such an honour to be elected as a member and become part of this outstanding group of international scientists.” 

Dr Isabel Palacios said: “I’m honoured to be elected to the EMBO Membership. It’s an amazing community to be part of, and I’m grateful to everyone who has supported me throughout my career.” 

EMBO Director Fiona Watt said: “The new EMBO Members and Associate Members have made immense contributions to fundamental life science research, and, in many cases, their work has paved the way for innovations that have improved lives and livelihoods around the world. As EMBO marks its 60th anniversary, we celebrate the pivotal roles played by the EMBO Membership in strengthening international life science research and contributing to the EMBO Programmes and activities. I send my warmest congratulations to all those elected.” 

EMBO will formally welcome the new members at a meeting of the EMBO community between 29 October and 1 November 2024 in Heidelberg, Germany. An online directory listing all EMBO Members and Associate Members, their affiliations, and subject areas is available on the EMBO website.