Prof. Agnieszka Chacińska, Head of the Laboratory of Mitochondrial Biogenesis has been elected a Member of the prestigious European Molecular Biology Organization (EMBO).[nbsp] New EMBO Members are elected annually in recognition of their contributions to scientific excellence. Their selection is a tribute to their research and achievements.

EMBO is an organization of more than 1700 leading researchers that promotes excellence in the life sciences. The major goals of the organization are to support talented researchers at all stages of their careers, stimulate the exchange of scientific information, and help build a European research environment where scientists can achieve their best work.

EMBO helps young scientists to advance their research, promote their international reputations and ensure their mobility. Courses, workshops, conferences and scientific journals disseminate the latest research and offer training in techniques to maintain high standards of excellence in research practice. EMBO helps to shape science and research policy by seeking input and feedback from our community and by following closely the trends in science in Europe.

To see full list of new EMBO Members please visit: http://www.embo.org/news/press-releases/2016/58-life-science-researchers-elected-as-new-embo-members