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Type of entity
Authorized form of name
EMBO Council Secretariat
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- EMBO Council
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Description area
Dates of existence
1963 -
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The EMBO Council is the governing body of the European Molecular Biology Organisation, responsible for setting strategy, overseeing scientific programmes, and ensuring alignment with EMBO’s mission and statutes. It supervises membership elections, appoints the EMBO Director, and represents EMBO in interactions with the European Molecular Biology Conference (EMBC) and other stakeholders. The Council also approves policies, budgets, and financial reports, providing oversight of administration and resources. In addition, it advises the Director and staff on scientific, ethical, and organizational matters, ensuring that EMBO’s initiatives effectively support excellence in the life sciences.