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About the IGB
The Institute for Genomic Biology was founded in 2003 to advance life science research and stimulate bioeconomic development in the state of Illinois. Learn more about our building, our history, and our research.
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- Biocomplexity
- Business, Economics, and Law of Genomic Biology
- Cellular Decision Making in Cancer
- Genomic Ecology of Global Change
- Gene Networks in Neural & Developmental Plasticity
- Host-Microbe Systems
- Mining Microbial Genomes
- Regenerative Biology & Tissue Engineering
- Energy Biosciences Institute
- Center for Nutrition, Learning, and Memory
Interdisciplinary Genomic Research
The mission of the Institute for Genomic Biology is to advance life science research at the University of Illinois and to stimulate bio-economic development in the state of Illinois, capitalizing on recent advances in genome science and technology.
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State-Of-The-Art Research Facilities
The IGB is dedicated to advancing research in human health, agriculture, energy use and production, and the environment. Our facilities and services support that work.
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Find An IGB Researcher
Scientists from more than 30 campus departments are affiliated with the IGB. To find a person, search alphabetically or by theme.
For a listing of the senior administrative staff at the institute, search the administrative directory.
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The IGB has provided a solid foundation for future growth in the state of Illinois. Our scientists have generated more than 75 invention disclosures, 35 patent applications, and over a thousand scholarly journal articles since the founding of the Institute.
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IGB is home to a number of scientific conferences, workshops and symposia throughout the year. We also host a speaker series, "Pioneers in Genomic Biology" which showcases world-renowned scientists from institutions around the world.
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The Institute for Genomic Biology
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Research
The Institute for Genomic Biology is dedicated to transformative research in Agriculture, Human Health, the Environment, and Energy Use and Production.
IGB Research Themes fall under one of three Program Areas:
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Systems Biology
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Cellular and Metabolic Engineering
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Genome Technology
Research within the themes focuses on significant problems facing humanity, such as treating chronic human diseases, managing new and emerging pests and pathogens, and maintaining an abundant and healthy food supply. IGB is also home to programs that explore the ethical, legal, and social issues arising from the genomic research.
There are eight research themes at the IGB and one externally funded research institute :
- Biocomplexity
- Business, Economics and Law of Genomic Biology
- Cellular Decision Making in Cancer
- Genomic Ecology of Global Change
- Gene Networks in Neural & Developmental Plasticity
- Host-Microbe Systems
- Mining Microbial Genomes
- Regenerative Biology & Tissue Engineering
- Energy Biosciences Institute
The IGB has also partnered with Abbott and the Beckman Institute for Advanced Science and Technology to establish the first-ever multi-disciplinary nutrition and cognition research center, the Center for Nutrition, Learning, and Memory. CNLM will lead directed and solicited research on the impact of nutrition on learning and memory in the human brain.