Hungarian Researcher Named Lifetime EMBO Member

European Molecular Biology Organization (EMBO) has bestowed upon 63 leading scientists – among them Hungarian evolutionary biologist Eörs Szathmáry – the lifetime honor of EMBO Membership in recognition of their remarkable achievements in the life sciences.

“The new Members have contributed to the success of research in the life sciences in Europe and around the world,” EMBO Director Maria Leptin said. “As EMBO Members they can help to shape the future through EMBO’s work to support talented researchers, bring ideas together, and promote an international research environment conducive to excellent science.”

EMBO Members actively participate in EMBO initiatives, for example by serving on EMBO Council and committees, by mentoring young scientists, or supporting activities such as the promotion of sound science policy. Members also guide and support the organisation in ensuring the highest quality in the selection of future members, postdoctoral fellows, and courses and workshops.

Professor Eörs Szathmáry is a member of the Hungarian Academy of Sciences and of the Academia Europea. He is a professor at the Biological Institute of the Eötvös University in Budapest and Director General of the Center for Ecological Research in Tihany/Budapest.