Since Robert Hooke’s discovery of cells in 1665, our understanding of these smallest living units of life has been transformed. Advances in omics technologies have shown how cells and their components orchestrate diverse functions across different levels of organisation, revealing complexities far beyond the initial perception of being like small rooms, which earned them their name.

Nowadays, omics methodologies help researchers map complex interactions and understand how cells function in health and disease.

This autumn, EMBL’s Science Education and Public Engagement team in partnership with Merck, invites secondary school science teachers to explore this topic in a virtual training course entitled “Cell Biology and Omics for Educators”.

This professional development course provides an overview of the development of the field of cell biology, insights into the latest advances made possible with omics techniques, and inspiration for teaching the topic in the classroom. The course is designed to enhance educators’ teaching skills with insights into the latest developments in the field and to connect educators worldwide in live sessions, fostering a collaborative and supportive community.

Course Duration: two weeks, from 29 September to 12 October 2025

Language: Conducted in English

Application Deadline: 21 September 2025

Workload: 10 hours (5 hours per week), with an additional week for assignment submission

No Cost: free of charge

Find out more at: https://www.embl.org/ells/training/cell-biology-and-omics-for-educators/ 

Apply here: https://easy-feedback.de/LLAB2025Application/1991796/6dr8X4