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.
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.
Science from the Frontlines: Engineering at the Service of Humanity
Join Chicago Council on Science and Technology and Dean Rashid Bashir (CGD/M-CELS/RBTE) to explore the grand opportunities to address grand challenges across engineering, biology, and medicine during COVID-19. Dean Bashir will give a closer look into Grainger College of Engineering’s response to the COVID-19 crisis including his work developing COVID-19 diagnostics. Sponsored by the Don and Catherine Kleinmuntz Center for Genomics in Business and Society.
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IGB Science Chat: A COVID-19 Primer: Virology, Immunology, Evolution, and Epidemic Modeling
Presented by Professors Chris Brooke, Colin Kieffer, Rebecca Smith and Jessica Brinkworth, members of IGB’s Infection Genomics for One Health research theme.
“A COVID-19 Primer: Virology, Immunology, Evolution, and Epidemic Modeling"
Missed the seminar? Access the video via Box here
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IGB Science Chat: Digital Resolution Biosensing: New Approaches in Cancer and COVID-19
Presented by Professor Brian T. Cunningham, Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering and member of the Center for Genomic Diagnostics at the IGB, for an interactive discussion.
"Digital Resolution Biosensing: New Approaches in Cancer and COVID-19"
Missed the seminar? Access the video via Box here
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IGB Science Chat: Micromechanical and Microstructural Characterization of Collagenous Tissue for Applications in Pre-term Birth and for Diseased and Damaged Tissue
Presented by Professor Amy Wagoner Johnson, Department of Mechanical Science and Engineering and member of the Regenerative Biology & Tissue Engineering research theme at the IGB, for an interactive discussion.
"Micromechanical and Microstructural Characterization of Collagenous Tissue for Applications in Pre-term Birth and for Diseased and Damaged Tissue"
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IGB Science Chat: Adapting Commercial Systems to Create Multidimensional Tissue Models
Presented by Professor Brendan Harley, Robert W. Schaefer Professor of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering and leader of the Regenerative Biology & Tissue Engineering research theme at the IGB, for an interactive discussion.
"Adapting Commercial Systems to Create Multidimensional Tissue Models"
Missed the seminar? Access the video via Box here
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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 at 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:
Dale Johnston
phone: 217.244.5595
dkjohnst@illinois.edu
http://www.igb.illinois.edu/facilities-services/business-office
Serving hot and cold lunch, coffee drinks, wraps, breakfast sandwiches, soups, salads, and desserts.
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
- Biocomplexity
- Biosystems Design
- Center for Advanced Bioenergy & Bioproducts Innovation
- Center for Genomic Diagnostics
- Genomic Ecology of Global Change
- Gene Networks in Neural & Developmental Plasticity
- Genomic Security and Privacy
- Infection Genomics for One Health
- Microbiome Metabolic Engineering
- Mining Microbiol Genomes
- Multi-Cellular Engineered Living Systems
- Regenerative Biology & Tissue Engineering