Wade Harper was recently elected as an associate member of EMBO. The organization recently announced that 67 researchers had been elected to its membership.  Through this lifelong honor, new EMBO Members and Associate Members are recognized for their outstanding achievements in the life sciences. You can find more information on the EMBO and the list of new members here.

“The new EMBO Members and Associate Members are exceptional scientists, who carry out leading research across a variety of fields, ranging from cell biology and cancer to vaccine development and machine learning,” says EMBO Director Fiona Watt. “I am delighted to welcome them to EMBO, and I know that they will enrich the life of the organization immensely.”

Members provide guidance and support for EMBO activities, for example by evaluating funding applications, serving on EMBO Council and committees, or joining the editorial boards of EMBO Press journals. Through their involvement, members help to shape the direction of life sciences, foster the careers of young researchers, and strengthen the research communities in Europe and beyond.

EMBO will formally welcome the new members at the annual Members’ Meeting in Heidelberg between 26 and 28 October 2022.  Congratulations to Wade from everyone in the department!