The Carl R. Woese Institute for Genomic Biology (IGB) is where science meets society - an interdisciplinary institute dedicated to transformative research and technology in life sciences using team-based strategies to tackle grand societal challenges.
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Engaging with the Public Through Science and Technology
By engaging with the public through programs and events, publications, and citizen science efforts, we ensure that our work continues to be relevant and impactful, a force for positive change in the wider world. Our creative outreach and education programs expose people to transformative research and how we can use genomics to help solve preeminent problems faced by local and global communities. More ...
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Art of Science
The IGB’s Art of Science program is a celebration of common ground between science and art. View our Art of Science Galleries here.
Professional Skills for Careers in Biosciences Program
A workshop series intended for graduate students and postdocs to develop and enhance their universal job skills including communication, professionalism, marketing, budgeting, and leadership.
Genome Day
Genome Day is an opportunity to educate the community about genomes, genes, DNA, and evolution with family friendly activities that reflect IGB research.
"Genomics for" Professionals
Professionals from the fields of law, medicine, business and education attend specially tailored genomics education programs, such as our Genomics for Judges workshop.
Fellowship Opportunities
From undergraduate to postdoctoral, there are a variety fellowships opportunities available at the IGB. Visit our page to learn what program is best suited for your professional development goals.
Learn about Genomics
Try some of our most popular activities at home, view our range of video resources to introduce various genomics concepts, take part in our Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) “Genomics: Decoding the Universal Language of Life," and find out when and where our community events will take place such as our popular Art of Science program or our annual Genome Day.
Postdoc Association
The IGB Postdoctoral Association provides professional guidance and social opportunities for post-doctoral scholars. We hold seminars to inform postdocs of the tools and services available at IGB, organize workshops and resources for career development, and host events to encourage social interaction and professional collaboration between members of the community. Every postdoctoral researcher at IGB is welcome to contribute their ideas and suggestions for events.
Become a Fellow
The IGB offers a number of fellowships: IGB Fellows typically spend two years, ideally in research which overlaps with two or more thematic areas. The Carl R. Woese Undergraduate Research Scholar Program offers undergraduate students the opportunity to pursue research during the summer. And Loustaunau Graduate Travel Fellowships for Computational Genomics are available for current graduate students conducting IGB-related research in or using computational genomics. See all our Fellowship opportunities here.
Join the IGB
With faculty from over 30 departments on campus, the IGB is continually looking to involve new members to work in our multidisciplinary, thematic research themes. Read our FAQ on joining the IGB for more information.
Interested in starting a new IGB research theme? New themes may be proposed at any time, by any member on campus, through the instructions provided in the IGB Theme Proposal Whitepaper.
Give to the IGB
Maintaining our commitment to excellence in life-sciences education and research isn't easy. Constant innovation means constant renovation of facilities and technologies. The state helps cover basic costs, but a large number of our research programs are supported solely through private funding. To stay on the cutting edge of science, the IGB needs your help.
Special Seminar
Shana Kelley, PhD
Inaugural President, Chan Zuckerberg Biohub Chicago
"Deploying Bioanalytical Platforms to Probe Inflammation and Immunity"
Sponsored by Beckman Institute for Advanced Science and Technology, Department of Bioengineering, Carl R. Woese Institute for Genomic Biology, Department of Chemistry, National Center for Supercomputing Applications, and Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research and Innovation
Beckman Institute Auditorium
IGB Seminar - CGD
Selim Unlu, PhD
Distinguished Professor, Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Boston University
"Interferometric Reflection Imaging Sensor from Multiplexed Molecular Affinity Measurements to Counting Single Analytes"
612 Conference Center Carl R. Woese Institute for Genomic Biology
Lunch with the Core
"Crafting the Art of Science: a Sneak Peek Behind the Scenes"
Julia Pollack, Creative Program Manager, IGB
Topic: Art of Science
Lunch will be provided
612 Conference Center Carl R. Woese Institute for Genomic Biology
Spatial Omics Initiative working group
The Spatial Omics Initiative monthly working group brings together researchers from different disciplines to enable breakthroughs in genomic biology by developing new ways to embed omics data in space, jointly with CAIM.
Graduate students from biological and analytical research groups encouraged to attend, present work, and participate in collective discussions. Lunch will be provided. Click here for full info.
612 Conference Center Carl R. Woese Institute for Genomic Biology
IGB Seminar - MCELS
Liewei Wang, PhD
Department of Molecular Pharmacology and Experimental Therapeutics;
Mayo Clinic Rochester
"Individualized therapy: Discovery and Translation"
612 Conference Center Carl R. Woese Institute for Genomic Biology
IGB CONTACTS // IGB Contact, Safety Contact, CNRG Contact, Business Office Contact, Array Café Contact
For general inquiries, please get in touch via one of the methods below.
Carl R. Woese Institute for Genomic Biology
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
1206 West Gregory Drive | MC-195
Urbana, IL 61801
phone: 217.244.2999
fax: 217.265.6800
info-igb@illinois.edu
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IGB Safety develops and administers comprehensive safety and compliance programs for the institute. If you have any questions regarding safety at the IGB, please contact:
Robert Mann
phone: 217.244.8346
bobmann@illinois.edu
https://www.igb.illinois.edu/safety
The Computer and Network Resource Group (CNRG) facilitates computer usage at the IGB by providing personal assistance coupled with user instruction.
emergency: 217.333.4854
help@igb.illinois.edu
http://help.igb.illinois.edu
The IGB Business Office processes serves as the liaison between IGB members and University administration for business-related functional and compliance issues. For questions, please contact:
Carla Dickey
217.244.4522
purchasing@igb.illinois.edu
http://www.igb.illinois.edu/facilities-services/business-office
Serving coffee, soft drinks, and a variety of food items and to-go snacks.
For questions regarding Array Café, e-mail: array@igb.illinois.edu
Interested in having Array Cafe cater your event? Fill out our form here.
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Research
- Anticancer Discovery from Pets to People
- Biosystems Design
- Center for Advanced Bioenergy & Bioproducts Innovation
- Center for Genomic Diagnostics
- Center for Indigenous Science
- Center for Artificial Intelligence and Modeling
- Environmental Impact on Reproductive Health
- Genomic Ecology of Global Change
- Gene Networks in Neural & Developmental Plasticity
- Genome Scale Engineering Center
- Genomic Security and Privacy
- Infection Genomics for One Health
- Microbiome Metabolic Engineering
- Mining Microbiol Genomes
- Multi-Cellular Engineered Living Systems
- Regenerative Biology & Tissue Engineering