EMBL Australia is a life science network that maximises the benefits of Australia’s associate membership of The European Molecular Biology Laboratory (EMBL). Officially launched in 2010, EMBL Australia aims to strengthen the nation’s global position in life sciences by creating opportunities for: • internationalising Australian research via the EMBL Australia Partner Laboratory Network • training the best students and early-career researchers, and • accessing key international infrastructure. For more information on all of EMBL Australia’s programs head to www.emblaustralia.org.