July 1, 2025
Professor GAO Caixia has been elected as an Associate Member of the prestigious European Molecular Biology Organization (EMBO).
The GAO lab focuses on developing precision genome editing technologies and establishing foundational methods on using genome editing to breed for new and sustainable crops. She has developed new crops that are more nutritious, disease resistant, and stress tolerant.
“It is a great honor and privilege to be elected as an associate member of EMBO.” Professor GAO said. “I am happy to share this honor with the many talented researchers and collaborators who have contributed to the work of my lab over the years.”
Director of IGDB, Professor FU Xiangdong said: “I am delighted that EMBO has recognized Caixia’s pioneering work by electing her to its distinguished community of scientists.”
Membership of EMBO recognizes research excellence and outstanding achievements in the life sciences. Previous IGDB researchers honored by EMBO include LI Jiayang who was elected an associate member in 2013.
The new EMBO Members and Associate Members have been recognized for their outstanding achievements in demonstrating research excellence in their fields, ranging from RNA to plant biology, and from epidemiology to molecular medicine.
EMBO Director Fiona Watt says: “A major strength of EMBO lies in the excellence and dedication of its members. Science thrives on global collaboration, and the annual election of the new EMBO Members and Associate Members brings fresh energy and inspiration to our community. We are honored to welcome this remarkable group of scientists to the EMBO Membership. Their ideas and contributions will enrich the organization and help advance the life sciences internationally.”
EMBO was founded in 1964 and is a membership organization. Its members help shape the future direction of life sciences by actively participating in EMBO initiatives. They serve on EMBO Council and Committees, editorial boards of EMBO Press journals, and review funding applications. Each year, new members are selected through nomination and election by the existing EMBO Membership. The process ensures the representation of diverse research fields responds to emerging trends.
The 60 new EMBO Members in 2025 are based in 18 member states of the EMBC, the intergovernmental organization that funds the main EMBO Programs and activities. The nine new EMBO Associate Members are based in six countries outside Europe. In total, 29 (42%) of the new members are women and 40 (58%) are men.
The new members will be formally welcomed at the next EMBO Members’ Meeting in Heidelberg, Germany, on 22-24 October 2025. A directory listing every member with affiliation and subject area is available online (
https://people.embo.org/).
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Professor GAO Caixia has been elected as an Associate Member of the prestigious European Molecular Biology Organization (EMBO).Professor GAO, a principal investigator at the Institute of Genetics and Developmental Biology of the Chinese Academy of Sciences,is among 60 New Members and 9 Associate Members to join the community of more than 2,100 leading life scientists across Europe and around the world.The GAO lab focuses on developing precision genome editing technologies and establishing foundational methods on using genome editing to breed for new and sustainable crops. She has developed new crops that are more nutritious, disease resistant, and stress tolerant.“It is a great honor and privilege to be elected as an associate member of EMBO.” Professor GAO said. “I am happy to share this honor with the many talented researchers and collaborators who have contributed to the work of my lab over the years.”Director of IGDB, Professor FU Xiangdong said: “I am delighted that EMBO has recognized Caixia’s pioneering work by electing her to its distinguished community of scientists.”Membership of EMBO recognizes research excellence and outstanding achievements in the life sciences. Previous IGDB researchers honored by EMBO include LI Jiayang who was elected an associate member in 2013.The new EMBO Members and Associate Members have been recognized for their outstanding achievements in demonstrating research excellence in their fields, ranging from RNA to plant biology, and from epidemiology to molecular medicine.EMBO Director Fiona Watt says: “A major strength of EMBO lies in the excellence and dedication of its members. Science thrives on global collaboration, and the annual election of the new EMBO Members and Associate Members brings fresh energy and inspiration to our community. We are honored to welcome this remarkable group of scientists to the EMBO Membership. Their ideas and contributions will enrich the organization and help advance the life sciences internationally.”EMBO was founded in 1964 and is a membership organization. Its members help shape the future direction of life sciences by actively participating in EMBO initiatives. They serve on EMBO Council and Committees, editorial boards of EMBO Press journals, and review funding applications. Each year, new members are selected through nomination and election by the existing EMBO Membership. The process ensures the representation of diverse research fields responds to emerging trends.The 60 new EMBO Members in 2025 are based in 18 member states of the EMBC, the intergovernmental organization that funds the main EMBO Programs and activities. The nine new EMBO Associate Members are based in six countries outside Europe. In total, 29 (42%) of the new members are women and 40 (58%) are men.The new members will be formally welcomed at the next EMBO Members’ Meeting in Heidelberg, Germany, on 22-24 October 2025. A directory listing every member with affiliation and subject area is available online (https://people.embo.org/).Original source: