History of the EFB & YEBN
European Federation of Biotechnology
Serving Biotechnologists throughout Europe
The European Federation of Biotechnology is the non-profit association of all national and cross-national Learned Societies, Universities, Institutes, Companies and Individuals interested in the promotion of Biotechnology throughout Europe and beyond.
Visit EFB websites for more information on EFB and its activities.
Young European Biotech Network (YEBN)
The Young European Biotech Network (YEBN) is a non-profit organization with the aim to strengthen the cooperation in science between European countries. We promote a responsible and dynamic community of young scientists and increase the competitiveness of the European Life Science sector by offering career and information services through a network of associations and individuals engaged in Life Sciences. YEBN links people within its network and to the outside world, both through its member database and through specific networking events such as conferences, meetings, or workshops.
YEBN is an Associated Section of the European Federation of Biotechnology (EFB). 
The Irish Section of the YEBN was founded in Feb 2005 by Kevin Turner.
Irish Country Board
Chairman & Founder:
Kevin Turner (University of Limerick)
Vice-chairman:
Roibeard Thornton (University of Limerick
Vice-chairman:
Michael Ryan (University of Limerick)
Treasurer & UCC Representative
Owen McCarthy
Other Institutes Represented on the Board:
NUI Galway
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NUI Maynooth
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Queens University Belfast |
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| University College Dublin |
Trinity College Dublin |
Dublin City University |
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Plus Two Members Chosen by the Irish Institutes of Technology.
WE ARE CURRENTLY LOOKING FOR ROLES ON THE COUNTRY BOARD TO BE FILLED BY IRISH MEMBERS
