Company profile · Heidelberg, Germany

EMBL Heidelberg

Molecular Biology, Genomics, Structural Biology, and International Research Infrastructure · European molecular-biology flagship site

European molecular-biology flagship site supporting advanced genomics, structural biology, and cross-border training and technology transfer.

Lead
Jan Korbel (verified ↗)
Address
Meyerhofstraße 1, 69117 Heidelberg, Germany (source ↗)
Compliance
GLP
Last reviewed
15 Mar 2026 (3mo ago)
Scale
European molecular-biology flagship site
Capabilities
International research programmes · Advanced genomics · Structural biology
Founded
1974
Headcount
1001-5000
LinkedIn
Company page (open ↗)
Site and address
Clinical profileSTATUS: VERIFIED MARCH 2026

Jan Korbel

Interim Head of Site, EMBL Heidelberg

Check official leadership source
Full addressMeyerhofstraße 1, 69117 Heidelberg, Germany
Site coordinates49.385102, 8.710052
Review cycleMay 2026
Physical site source

Official EMBL Heidelberg location page listing Meyerhofstraße 1, Heidelberg.

Open source
Operating profile

European molecular-biology flagship site

Heidelberg, Germany. Molecular Biology, Genomics, Structural Biology, and International Research Infrastructure. Review completed on 15 Mar 2026.

2026 technical specializationMolecular Biology, Genomics, Structural Biology, and International Research Infrastructure
Core capabilities
International research programmesAdvanced genomicsStructural biologyTraining and technology platforms
Governance

EMBL Council and European research governance framework

International research governance, Good scientific practice framework

Editorial note

Molecular Biology, Genomics, Structural Biology, and International Research Infrastructure

European molecular-biology flagship site supporting advanced genomics, structural biology, and cross-border training and technology transfer.

Editorial note

EMBL Heidelberg is carried under site leadership rather than only institution-wide interim governance, giving the registry a more precise Heidelberg node.

FULL TRUST REVIEW COMPLETE
Shown only when all seven trust checks are fully mapped in the directory.
Current review cycleMarch 2026Last reviewed: 15 March 2026
Capabilities

Core capabilities

Primary declared technical activities and areas of operating focus.

International research programmes
Advanced genomics
Structural biology
Training and technology platforms
Verification source dossier

Verification source dossier

Official source set used to support leadership, physical-site, certification, and watch-note evidence.

Leadership evidenceEMBL official site-leadership announcement confirming Jan Korbel as Interim Head of Site for EMBL Heidelberg.Source origin: embl.orgOpen source
Supporting evidenceEMBL official leadership transition page documenting current interim leadership structure in 2025-2026.Source origin: embl.orgOpen source
Physical-site evidenceOfficial EMBL Heidelberg location page listing Meyerhofstraße 1, Heidelberg.Source origin: embl.orgOpen source
Infrastructure

Declared infrastructure

Advanced core facilities
Genomics and structural biology platforms
International training infrastructure
Regulatory posture

Quality system coverage

GMP / GLP / ISO-13485 / FDA-Inspected are global quality-system standards. "Verified active" means the directory confirmed the certification is current; "Review in progress" means the cert status is currently being re-verified.

GMP
REVIEW IN PROGRESS 2026
GLP
VERIFIED ACTIVE 2026
ISO-13485
REVIEW IN PROGRESS 2026
FDA-Inspected
REVIEW IN PROGRESS 2026
Verification history

Verification history

15 Mar 2026: Executive identity confirmed via official management disclosure.
15 Mar 2026: Full trust review completed.
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Where is EMBL Heidelberg located?
EMBL Heidelberg operates from Meyerhofstraße 1, 69117 Heidelberg, Germany, Heidelberg, Germany.
Who runs EMBL Heidelberg?
EMBL Heidelberg is led by Jan Korbel, Interim Head of Site, EMBL Heidelberg. Verified 15 Mar 2026.
What does EMBL Heidelberg do?
European molecular-biology flagship site supporting advanced genomics, structural biology, and cross-border training and technology transfer. Core capabilities: International research programmes, Advanced genomics, Structural biology, Training and technology platforms.
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