Do you have a question about IGB research for Director Gene Robinson? Ask him during our live Q&A event.
The IGB is a key component of the Illinois research enterprise, with each of us having an important part to play. How do you fit in? Here’s your chance to ask about our science, the future of genomics, where our institute is headed, or anything about our research activities you are curious about. Submit your questions at https://www.igb.illinois.edu/ATDA.
This event is for Staff/Student/Postdoc only. Refreshments will be served.
Alexandra Weisberg, PhD
Department of Botany and Plant Pathology; Oregon State University
"The role of mobile genetic elements in ecological specialization in a legume-rhizobia metacommunity"
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.
“What’s the Health Risk of Ultra-Processed Foods?”
John Erdman, Professor Emeritus of Nutrition and Food Science
Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Buffet-style lunch opens at 11:45
Register to attend at https://www.igb.illinois.edu/lunchbox
25 O'Clock Brewing Co., 208 W. Griggs St. Urbana
Join us for a night of science trivia which may or may not be Pi themed!
University of Illinois Archives, Main Library Room 146
Karrie Karahalios, PhD
Professor of Computer Science
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Full details and registration
Cafeteria & Company, 208 W Main St, Urbana
"Using mindfulness techniques tor Pre K-12 education"
Jacinda Dariotis
Professor, Human Development and Family Studies
Director, Family Resiliency Center
"X-Ray Computed Tomography in the Core Facility: Research and Manufacturing Applications of the NSI X5000"
Dr. Austin Cyphersmith, Assistant Director of Research Instrumentation - Core Facilities
Instrument: X5000
"Advancing New Healthcare Solutions through Collaboration"
Nicholas Mourlas, PhD
Head of the Johnson & Johnson Innovation Lab (JLABS) in San Diego
"Introduction to STEDYCON: A Confocal and STED System with Super-resolution Capabilities"
Umnia Doha, Research Scientist
Core Facilities
Cecilia Leal, PhD
Departments of Materials Science and Engineering, Bioengineering, Carle Illinois College of Medicine, Materials Research Laboratory, Cancer Center at Illinois; University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
"Prescribing lipid nanoparticles with structural characteristics that boost RNA delivery to cells"