Professor Hardy elected member of EMBO

Professor John Hardy, UCL Institute of Neurology, has been elected to EMBO membership, alongside other outstanding researchers in the life sciences.The latest scientists to join EMBO come from 19 different countries and include 18 female scientists recognized for their contributions to life science research. The EMBO Membership currently comprises more than 1700 life scientists.

EMBO Members serve on selection committees for EMBO programmes, mentor young scientists, and provide suggestions and feedback on the activities of EMBO.

"I am really honoured and delighted to be recognised by my European peers" Professor John Hardy, Department of Molecular Neuroscience, UCL Institute of Neurology

"EMBO Members influence the future direction of science and help to strengthen research communities by encouraging interactions between countries. We welcome these exceptional scientists to EMBO and look forward to their input" Maria Leptin, EMBO Director

New EMBO Members and Associate Members are invited to present their research at the EMBO Members' Meeting from 28-30 October 2015 in Heidelberg. 

Further information:

• Professor John Hardy's academic profile on IRIS
• EMBO website