We are delighted to announce that Jernej Ule, UCL Institute of Neurology, has been elected to EMBO membership, alongside 57 other outstanding researchers in the life sciences.

"I’m really honoured to be elected to EMBO. It’s a wonderful organization, with a scientific vision and common values that are an important driving force for our research" Jernej Ule, Department of Molecular Neuroscience, UCL Institute of Neurology

50 of the scientists reside in 13 different countries in Europe; eight Associate Members were elected from China, Japan, Lithuania, Singapore and the United States.

“I am delighted by the addition of 58 outstanding scientists to our membership. I would like to congratulate them and welcome them to the EMBO community”, EMBO Director Maria Leptin stated. “By serving the principles of excellence and integrity through their views and actions, they make invaluable contributions to science and society.”

New EMBO Members are elected annually in recognition of their contributions to scientific excellence. Their selection is a tribute to their research and achievements.

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