David has been selected to become a new member of the EMBO (European Molecular Biology Organization) community of young researchers. Together with 25 other scientists, he will join an international platform through which young investigators have access to a variety of networking opportunities and funding.

Michael N. Hall, EMBO Director ad interim, states in their press release that selected candidates "have already demonstrated scientific excellence despite only recently launching their own laboratories. The EMBO Young Investigator Programme will aid them in taking their career to the next level.” Being part of the Young Investigator Network also allows selected candidates benefit from a variety of networking and training opportunities and have access to core facilities at the European Molecular Biology Laboratory (EMBL) in Heidelberg, Germany. Along those lines, David Zwicker is looking very much forward to the exchange with his fellow scientists:

“I feel honored to be included in this program by EMBO, particularly as a physicist. I think this shows that understanding life is an inter-disciplinary problem and that we will make the most progress when people with diverse backgrounds work together. I'm looking forward to the discussions with the other scientists over the coming years!”