Carl R. Woese Institute for Genomic Biology

Rose Marks, PhD
School of Integrative Biology, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Photosynthesis & Food Security Research Theme

"What resurrection plants can tell us about the genomics of resilience"

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

UPDATE: Art Lab will be held on Wednesday, February 12, 2025 from 5:30-7 PM at Gallery Bar.

At this free 90-minute workshop, explore the beautiful world of bacteria, molds, and fungi through embroidery. Attendees will learn to embroider different stitches to artfully represent microorganisms that scientists are learning about today. As you work, the artist-scientist team from the Carl R. Woese Institute for Genomic Biology will be present. Attendees will be able to take home craft materials at the end of the workshop. This event is sponsored in part by the Urbana Arts and Culture Commission. 

Jennifer Guerriero, PhD
Brigham and Women’s Hospital; Breast Cancer Program, Dana-Farber/Harvard Cancer Center; Harvard Immunology, Harvard Medical School

"Harnessing macrophages in advanced breast cancer to combat drug-resistance"

At this free 90-minute workshop, explore the beautiful world of bacteria, molds, and fungi through embroidery. Attendees will learn to embroider different stitches to artfully represent microorganisms that scientists are learning about today. As you work, the artist-scientist team from the Carl R. Woese Institute for Genomic Biology will be present. Attendees will be able to take home craft materials at the end of the workshop. This event is sponsored in part by the Urbana Arts and Culture Commission. 

Join us to see the wonders of the microscopic world with the Carl R. Woese Institute for Genomic Biology’s collection of microscopes, then draw what you see just like scientists and artists have been doing for millennia. Attendance is free and attendees will be able to take home their art supplies after the workshop. This event is sponsored in part by the Urbana Arts and Culture Commission.

LaKisha David, PhD
Department of Anthropology, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

"Reconstructing Extended Genetic Genealogies: Applications of the Bonsai Tree Algorithm in Genomic Data Analysis"

"CNRG Overview" 

Dan Davidson
IGB Director of CNRG and Research Computing
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

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

Art Lab: Collage a Chromosome is a free 90-minute art and science workshop for ages 16+. Attendees will use collage to create images of chromosomes. While you work, you will hear from scientists at the Carl R. Woese Institute for Genomic Biology about how they image and study chromosomes and how they encode life. Our artist and scientist team will be there to guide you through creating these stunning images. Registered attendees will take home their collage supplies at the end of the workshop! This program is sponsored in part by an Urbana Arts and Culture Grant.