In the general member assembly the NBV board appointed two new board members. During the next ALV during NBC-16 two new board members will be proposed. Frank Sekeris (Imagine Life Sciences), will replace Annika van Rosmalen (HollandBIO). Frank will become responsible for communication and PR. Peter-Leon Hagedoorn (TU Delft) will replace Marc van der Maarel (RUG) and he will be responsible for young members. The board thanked Marc and Annika for their contributions to the NBV.