Carl R. Woese Institute for Genomic Biology

"CNRG Help Desk" 

Tommie Sturgeon, CNRG
Manager of User Services
 

Accommodations

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. For specific needs, please contact facilities@igb.illinois.edu

Geoffrey Morris, PhD
Crop Quantitative Genomics; Colorado State University

"Pangenome biology to global food security"

"CNRG Overview" 

Dan Davidson
Director of CNRG and Research Computing
 

Join us for an overview of CNRG, where we will discuss the wide range of IT resources and support available to IGB, CBC, and iSEE. Whether you’re new to these services or want to discover advanced computing options, this session will provide valuable insights into how CNRG can support your work.

Accommodations

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. For specific needs, please contact facilities@igb.illinois.edu

Join us at the Illinois Biomass Innovation Hub Stakeholder Meeting, hosted by the Carl R. Woese Institute for Genomic Biology and the College of Agricultural, Consumer & Environmental Sciences. 

Why Attend?

This event is your chance to connect with key stakeholders in the biomass supply chain and explore groundbreaking opportunities for bioeconomic development in sectors such as energy, consumer packaged goods, food, feed, and biotechnology.
 

What Will You Discover?

• The BIH advantage: Learn how partnering with the Biomass Innovation Hub can get your organization   the knowledge, materials, intellectual property, and workforce needed to profitably develop and scale up biomass-based products.
• What is the economic outlook for miscanthus? See side-by-side comparisons of miscanthus with other feedstocks for domestic bioproduct markets.
• How does miscanthus complement commodity crops? Get primary data on miscanthus integration into the Corn Belt from industry-leading growers, researchers, and service providers.
• What are the opportunities for industry growth? Learn about market sizes and growth trajectories in agriculture, consumer goods, and energy products.
   

Highlights:

• Exclusive Networking: Cultivate relationships with key industry leaders and innovators across sectors.
• Facility Tours: Visit North America’s premier miscanthus research facilities (see list in sidebar) to see everything from variety development  to bioproduct prototyping  with integrated assessment of Scope 3 emissions and life cycle assessment.  
• Interactive Sessions: Participate in discussions and workshops designed to spark collaboration and innovation. 

Don't Miss Out!
This is more than just a meeting—it's an opportunity to be at the forefront of biomass innovation and investment. Register today! Registration details are available in your original email invitation.
 

John Lovell, PhD
Research Faculty Investigator, HudsonAlpha Institute for Biotechnology
Affiliate Scientist, DOE Joint Genome Institute 

"Detecting and deploying adaptive variation in complex plant pan-genomes"

Mireille Farjo from the Brooke Lab, Department of Microbiology presents "How Pathogens Multitask.

Science on Tap is a monthly seminar series that brings scientists to the public to talk about their research in an informal setting.

See the IGB Mobile Lab in action at the Illinois State Fair! We'll have fun science activities, ag-related games, pollen samples, a live observation beehive, and more. The popular TerraSentia robots will be back as well, don't miss us. We will be located in the Orr Building near the 4-H section. 

Friday, Satuday, and Sunday 
9:00am — 3:00pm

The Early Innovator Program (EIP) pitch contest will take place in IGB Room 612. The EIP is a summer entrepreneurship program for IGB-affiliated graduate students and post-docs. The six participants present their innovation proposals to a group of industry professionals and venture capitalists, who give feedback and evaluate the pitches. The top three winners receive proof of concept funding of up to $5,000. Members of the IGB community are welcome to attend the presentations.

Accommodations

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. For specific needs, please contact facilities@igb.illinois.edu

Science on Tap is a monthly seminar series that brings scientists to the public to talk about their research in an informal setting.

Speaker info:
John G. Hodge is currently associated with the Center for Advanced Bioenergy and Bioproducts Improvement (CABBI) as part of the Carl R. Woese Institute for Genomic Biology. John does research in Developmental Biology, Evolutionary Biology and Genetics. Their current project is working to expand function-value trait modeling as a generalized tool for selecting biofuel production lines for breeding and improvement.