EMBS Officers
Terms expire December 31st of year indicated.
Executive Committee (ExCom) Voting Members
University of California, San Diego
University of Houston
1CELLBIO INC.
University of Louisville
University of Illinois at Chicago, and Shirley Ryan AbilityLab
University of California, San Diego
Texas A&M University
V.P. Elects – Non-Voting Members
University of Michigan
*non-voting, ex-officio
Ontario Tech University
*non-voting, ex-officio
Past V.P. Elects – Non-Voting Members
Administrative Committee (AdCom) Voting Members
University of Southern California
Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú
Universidad Carlos III de Madrid
City University, Hong Kong
Lebanese University
Harvard-MIT Division of
Health Science and Technology
Duke-NUS Graduate Medical School
University of Nottingham
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
AdCom members are elected for staggered three-year terms by all regular and affiliate EMBS members. 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.