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The following guidelines were developed by gathering input from EMBL staff involved in external relations. The working group included staff from science, communications and outreach, extramural and intramural training, alumni relations, human resources, international relations, resource development, and technology transfer. The document builds on EMBL’s mission and the main goals of the EMBL Programme 2012-2016. These guidelines should help you interact with all external audiences based on a common understanding of the defined missions and goals.
Iain Mattaj
Director General
March 2011
The cornerstones of EMBL's mission are to:
The EMBL website has a comprehensive About section that tells you about leadership, governance and history.
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