# 33. Angus Lamond & Thomas Vaccari - Differing EMBL journeys & the impact of basic research for society

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Podcast: [The European Molecular Biology Laboratory (EMBL) Alumni Chats Series](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-european-molecular-biology-laboratory-embl-alumni-chats-series-7525543)
Published: 2026-07-23T23:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

Angus Lamond (EMBL Group Leader, 1987-1995) and Thomas Vaccari (EMBL Predoctoral fellow, 1999-2004) discuss their experiences at EMBL, emphasising the institution's role in fostering a supportive community and advancing scientific knowledge. Thomas reflects on the value of the PhD program in building a network of scientists and the need for inclusive environments. While Angus recalls the pressure he felt joining EMBL as a junior group leader. This conversation was recorded in July 2025. Alumni Chat contributors are members of the European Molecular Biology Laboratory (EMBL) community. The opinions expressed are their own and are not necessarily representative of the views of EMBL or any other party. The mere appearance of content on the EMBL Alumni RSS account does not constitute an endorsement by EMBL. Production and Editing: EMBL Alumni Relations Content and Interviews: Angus Lamond and Thomas Vaccari Music: Eco Technology by Aleksey Chistilin from Pixabay Thanks to: EMBL Audiovisual and EMBL Design Sponsored by: EMBLEM © European Molecular Biology Laboratory (EMBL)

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