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Previous IGB seminars approved for public viewing can be accessed via our YouTube channel.

For all IGB events, gender neutral bathrooms are available on floors 1 and 2 of the IGB gatehouse, open during the hours of 8am to12pm and 1pm to 5pm. A private lactation room for IGB-affiliated members is available by request, see the IGB reception desk for access. Baby changing stations are available in the restrooms on the concourse level.

IGB Pioneers Seminar - EIRH
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Carl R. Woese Institute for Genomic Biology
612 Conference Center

Peg McCarthy, PhD
James & Carolyn Frenkil Endowed Dean's Professor and Chair of the Department of Pharmacology; University of Maryland School of Medicine

"Establishing Sex Differences in the Brain at the Intersection of the Nervous, Endocrine and Immune Systems"

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IGB Lunchbox Series
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Spice Box Cafe, 2nd Floor Bevier Hall, 905 S. Goodwin Ave. Urbana, IL, 61801

Each lecture will be paired with food prepared by Bevier Cafe and held in-person at the Spice Box Cafe.

“Healing from the Ground Up”
Healing from the Ground Up works to understand the interconnections between soil health and human health within a regional foodshed, specifically the soil and gut microbiome.

Anya Knecht
Farmer; Assistant Director for I-Regen at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign; Founder of Knecht Research Consulting and Design

Erin Meyer, MSFS, RD
Founder & Executive Director, Basilʼs Harvest; Clinical Associate, University of Illinois College of Medicine, Peoria

Buffet-style lunch opens at 11:45

Register to attend at https://www.igb.illinois.edu/lunchbox

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Lunch with the Core
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Carl R. Woese Institute for Genomic Biology
612 Conference Center

"Introduction to BookitLab"
Dr. Glenn Fried, Director of the Core Facilities

Join via Zoom
https://illinois.zoom.us/j/85934995263?pwd=eE9ZeXNuNFozNCtKdytYMTMyK3dQ…

Meeting ID: 859 3499 5263
Password: 166361

Lunch with the Core
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Carl R. Woese Institute for Genomic Biology
612 Conference Center

"Introducing Spatial Transcriptomics to Core Facilities: A Custom Built MERFISH Microscope "

Duncan Nall, Research Scientist

Core Facilities

IGB/CCIL SEMINAR - RBTE
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Carl R. Woese Institute for Genomic Biology
612 Conference Center

Luisel Ricks-Santi, PhD
Associate Director, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, UF Health Cancer Center; Department of Pharmacotherapy and Translational Research, College of Pharmacy, University of Florida

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Lunch with the Core
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Carl R. Woese Institute for Genomic Biology
612 Conference Center

"Creating Art of Science"

Julia Pollack, Creative Program Manager

Carl R. Woese Institute for Genomic Biology

IGB Fellows Symposium
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Carl R. Woese Institute for Genomic Biology
612 Conference Center

Learn about IGB research, hear about current issues in the life sciences, and connect with others at the poster session at the 2023 Fellows Symposium. With keynotes from Farhan Chowdhury, former IGB Fellow and Associate Professor at Southern Illinois University, and Jonathan Losos, Professor of Biology at Washington University in St. Louis.

Submit a poster for the poster session for a chance to win one of three $500 travel vouchers! Register for free, lunch included, at fellows.igb.illinois.edu.

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Art of Science 14.0: Eidolon
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Cafeteria & Company, 208 W Main St, Urbana

Join us for the Art of Science 14.0 at Cafeteria & Company in Urbana. Opening night will be May 3rd from 4:00pm to 8:00pm, the following day meet the artist on May 4th from 10:00am to 2:00pm. The exhibit will remain in Cafeteria & Company through the summer.

Sponsored by the IGB and BodyWork Associates

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IGB Administrative Retreat Part I – External Engagement
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Carl R. Woese Institute for Genomic Biology
612 Conference Center

The IGB is excited to host a series of retreats to discuss our institute, explore new ideas, and plan for our future.

Administrative members should plan to attend both admin sessions, postdocs are invited to attend. IGB faculty and affiliate members are also welcome to attend the administrative retreats.

RSVP here to confirm your attendance.

IGB Administrative Retreat Part II – Core Services
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Carl R. Woese Institute for Genomic Biology
612 Conference Center

The IGB is excited to host a series of retreats to discuss our institute, explore new ideas, and plan for our future.

Administrative members should plan to attend both admin sessions, postdocs are invited to attend. IGB faculty and affiliate members are also welcome to attend the administrative retreats.

RSVP here to confirm your attendance.

IGB Faculty Research Retreat
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Conference Center and I-Hotel Center
1900 S. First Street, Champaign, Illinois 61820

The IGB is excited to host a series of retreats to discuss our institute, explore new ideas, and plan for our future.

IGB faculty and affiliate members are strongly encouraged to attend the faculty research retreat. They are also welcome to attend the administrative retreats.

RSVP here to confirm your attendance.

Donut Day and IGB Blood Drive!
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Carl R. Woese Institute for Genomic Biology
612 Conference Center

Join us for donuts, stay for the blood donation.

To schedule your donation appointment contact smithj4@illinois.edu or visit Impact Life online.