Post by The Netherlands Cancer Institute

We are proud to share that group leader and Oncode Investigator leila akkari has been elected as an EMBO Member 🎉 Election to EMBO Membership is a lifelong honor that recognizes research excellence and outstanding scientific achievements. It places Leila among an international community of leading life scientists who help shape the direction of science. At the NKI, Leila and her team study how the tumor microenvironment, and especially macrophages, shapes cancer progression and response to therapy. Their work reflects what drives science at the NKI: curiosity, bold thinking, and the freedom to connect ideas in new ways. “Being elected to EMBO is a tremendous honor, one that feels personal as much as professional. It is a moment to pause and appreciate the path that led here, shaped by an inspiring scientific community and generous mentors, and by the incredible team of young scientists who walk it with me every day,” says Leila. Congratulations, Leila, on this well-deserved recognition. #EMBOMembers2026 #NKI #WhereScienceMeetsInspiredMinds #CancerResearch #Science Oncode Institute