Prof. Dr. Mehmet Somel, one of our esteemed faculty members, has been elected to the membership of the European Molecular Biology Organization (EMBO), one of the world’s most prestigious scientific organizations in the life sciences, in recognition of his outstanding international scientific achievements and research.
Announced by EMBO on June 30, 2026, Prof. Dr. Mehmet Somel is among the newly elected members, becoming one of 71 distinguished scientists selected from 23 countries. EMBO Membership, awarded through annual elections, is a prestigious lifelong honor that recognizes research excellence and outstanding scientific contributions in the life sciences at the international level.
This significant achievement of Prof. Dr. Mehmet Somel is a great source of pride for both our department and our university.
We sincerely congratulate our esteemed professor on this distinguished and meaningful achievement and wish him continued success in his scientific endeavors.
The official EMBO announcement can be accessed through the link below:
Seventy-one leading scientists elected to the EMBO Membership
METU Department of Biological Sciences