Michael Potente named as EMBO Young Investigator

On November 12, EMBO announced that Michael Potente was selected as one of 27 new EMBO Young Investigators. He joins a network of 342 current and past Young Investigators who represent some of the best young group leaders. “The status of EMBO Young Investigator helps researchers under the age of 40 build their first independent teams and achieve a level of recognition that offers immediate benefits,” says Gerlind Wallon, Manager of the Young Investigator Program.

This year the program received 202 applications. Thirteen per cent of the candidates who applied were selected and the new investigators originate from 11 countries. The Young Investigator Program provides support for researchers who have established their first laboratories in the past four years. The researchers receive a range of benefits, including a financial award and the opportunity to apply for additional funds to help start their first independent research laboratories.

Download: EMBO Official press release