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EMBO @embo.org · 7h

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 · 22h

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 · 23h

Want to apply for an EMBO Postdoctoral #Fellowship? 🧪

Here are tips from the EMBO Fellowship Committee:
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#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 · 1d

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 · 5d

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:
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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 · 6d

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.

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EMBO @embo.org · 6d

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 · 6d

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 · 7d

"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 · 7d

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 · 7d

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 · 8d

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 · 8d

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 · 8d

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 · 13d

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 · 13d

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

#LifeSciences

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EMBO @embo.org · 12d

One of the core missions of EMBO is to grow and connect talents. Karin Dumstrei, head of the EMBO Fellowship Programme, tells us about how EMBO has been supporting scientists’ international mobility for more than five decades: www.embo.org/features/sup... 🧪 #research #funding #LifeSciences

Supporting scientists’ international mobility for more than five decades – Features – EMBO

A conversation with the Head of the Fellowship Programme, Karin Dumstrei

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EMBO @embo.org · 13d

In an interview with EMBO Member Abena Amoah, she talks about #collaboration in #GlobalHealth research in order to improve vaccine responses. Abena is senior adviser at the Leiden University Medical Center, Netherlands. 🧪

Read the full interview here:
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Equitable collaborations to improve vaccine responses – People – EMBO

An interview with EMBO Member Abena Amoah, senior adviser at Leiden University Medical Center, Netherlands

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EMBO @embo.org · 15d

Learn all things C. elegans #research at the EMBO | The Company of Biologists Workshop "C. elegans Biology: IV LAWM" in Merida, Mexico, 24–28 February 2026.

Registration by 16 January 2026
Abstract submission by 17 October 2025

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#EMBOWorms2026 #EMBOevents 🧪

C. elegans Biology: IV LAWM

This EMBO Workshop on C. elegans Biology is t he IV Latin American Worm Meeting. It will convene in Mérida, Mexico. The overall mission of this meeting is to create an inclusive environment that pro…

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EMBO @embo.org · 15d

One week left – Sign up now! Early registration deadline closes 30 September for the ASCB | EMBO #CellBio2025 Meeting taking place 6–10 December in Philadelphia, US: www.ascb.org/cellbio2025/... 🧪 #LifeSciences #CellBiology #research #conference

Cell Bio 2023-An ASCB|EMBO Meeting

Network, learn, and collaborate with top cell biologists from around the globe.

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The EMBO Journal @embojournal.org · 16d

Are you attenting the @embo.org workshop on SUMOylation this week?
So is our editor @hvodermaier.bsky.social - make sure to meet him and discuss your work with him
#EMBOsumoylation

Hartmut Vodermaier @hvodermaier.bsky.social · 17d

On the train to Montpellier for the #EMBOsumoylation conference - looking forward to the 2nd recurrence of this #EMBOevents workshop and to the latest research in the SUMO field!
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SUMOylation: From discovery to translation

Sumoylation is an essential post-translational modification that regulates thousands of target proteins in a dynamic manner. Small ubiquitin-like modifiers (SUMOs) can be attached to target proteins …

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EMBO @embo.org · 15d

Learn about host-pathogen interactions, immune responses, vaccine development and more at the India | EMBO Lecture Course "RNA virus infection and host immune responses" in Faridabad, IN, 11–14 February 2026.

Deadline: 1 October

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#EMBOrnaVirus #RNAsky #EMBOevents 🧪

RNA virus infection and host immune responses

The India I EMBO Lecture Course on “RNA virus infection and host immune responses” addresses cutting-edge research in emerging and reemerging RNA viruses, with particular emphasis on fundamental infe…

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EMBO @embo.org · 16d

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 fifth video of the series, EMBO Members explain their #research in one sentence or with a metaphor.

#LifeSciences

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EMBL-EBI Training @training.ebi.embl.org · 19d

Thank you to everyone who joined us this week for the @embo.org Practical Course 'Methods for infectious disease modelling using genomics'.

Join us for 2026's EMBO Practical Course. Sign up for 'Causality in biomedicine' alerts and hear as this new course develops: www.ebi.ac.uk/training/eve...
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