The 3 life scientists Ulrike Gaul, Andreas Ladurner and Michael Sattler from CIPSM were today recognised by EMBO for their excellence in research. EMBO elects new members annually on the basis of scientific excellence. The selected researchers will help shape the direction of the life sciences in Europe and beyond by their involvement with the activities of the organization. EMBO Members provide scientific input such as acting on advisory editorial boards of the four scientific journals of the organization, serving on selection committees for EMBO Programmes and giving general advice to the scientific community.