EMBS Officers
Terms expire December 31st of year indicated.
Executive Committee (ExCom) Voting Members
University of Houston
Ontario Tech University
University of Michigan
Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine
CEO / CTO, VG2PLAY
University of Southern California
Columbia University
V.P. Elects – Non-Voting Members
Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú
Georgia Institute of Technology
Past V.P.’s – Non-Voting Members
1CELLBIO INC.
University of Louisville
University of California, San Diego
Administrative Committee (AdCom) Voting Members
City University, Hong Kong
Lebanese University
University of Nottingham
Universidad Autónoma Metropolitana (UAM)
AIKO - Autonomous Space Missions
Columbia University
Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg
Technical Representatives
Practitioner Representatives
Administrative Committee – Non-Voting Members (Editors)
Conference Chairs – Non-Voting Members
About EMBS Elections
EMBS elections are held every year in May, with nominations due in February.
How to become an EMB AdCom Candidate
***DEADLINE to SUBMIT is May 23, 2022***
AdCom members are elected for staggered three-year terms by all regular and affiliate EMBS members.
When filling out the nomination form below please be sure to include:
- biosketch (maximum of 250 words)
- CV-include any EMB volunteerism
- Position Statement (Why do you wish to run for AdCom, maximum of 250 words)
- Headshot Photo
If you are interested in becoming an AdCom candidate, please submit your nomination HERE.
How AdCom Members are Elected
The 17 regular, elected members of AdCom will be selected from the EMBS membership from:
5 Geographical Zones:
- NA: North America (Reg 1-7) – 1 representative
- LA: Latin America (Reg 9) – 1 representative
- EU: Europe (per World Health Org) – 1 representative
- MEA: Middle East & Africa – 1 representative
- AP: Asia-Pacific (Reg 10) – 1 representative
Technical Representatives – 5
Practitioner Representatives – 5
Student Representative (R1-10) – 1
Young Professionals Representative (R1-10) – 1
Responsibilities of the AdCom
According to the Bylaws, 3.4 Responsibilities of the Administrative Committee
AdCom members are expected to
- Attend AdCom Meetings, twice per year (Winter/Fall)
- Participate in committee activities
- Submit reports to the archives for committees that they chair and/or submit reports as delegates or representatives of EMBS.
- Address the needs of EMBS members in their geographical regions and maintain contact with local Chapters.
- Be responsible for the financial stability and longevity of the Society in all areas of interest (including conferences, publications, finances, and member and student activities),
- Strategically guide the Society regarding new products and benefits, and participate fully in discussions and voting on all related issues.
EMBS provides travel funding for AdCom members to attend scheduled meetings.
Every Vote Counts!
As long as your dues are paid in full by 28 February, you will be notified electronically about voting procedures for elections in your area. Please advise the Executive Office if you prefer a paper ballot. Voting typically ends the first week of May and results are generally announced by May 30. Student members may only vote for a Student Representative.