Spice Box Cafe, 2nd Floor Bevier Hall, 905 S Goodwin Ave,. Urbana, IL 61801
The Lunchbox is an event series centered on food that consists of monthly seminars from U of I faculty, staff and community members that are paired with special meals prepared by chefs at Bevier Café. The Lunchbox highlights the scientific connections within food’s sentimental value while exploring the interconnectivity between science, food and culture. Through a universal appreciation for food, the program seeks to create an inclusive community that encompasses people from different cultural backgrounds.
This week's talk will feature Maria Kalaitzandonakes, PhD, Assistant Professor in the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Economics.
Carl R. Woese Institute for Genomic Biology
612 Conference Center
Angad Mehta, PhD
Department of Chemistry; University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
"Synthetic biology for evolutionary studies and human health"
Carl R. Woese Institute for Genomic Biology
612 Conference Center
“Effect of PGC1α expression on mitochondrial biogenesis and pathogenesis in Fragile X syndrome”
Vipendra Kumar
Visiting Research Scientist, Prof. Nien-Pei Tsai’s lab
Department of Molecular and Integrative Physiology
School of Molecular and Cellular Biology, University of Illinois
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
Carl R. Woese Institute for Genomic Biology
612 Conference Center
Shai Bel, PhD
Azrieli Faculty of Medicine; Bar-Ilan University
“Partners in Slime: Host-Microbiota Interactions in the Gut Mucus Layer”
Carl R. Woese Institute for Genomic Biology
612 Conference Center
“Targeted drug delivery to tumor associated macrophages in glioblastoma mouse models"
Urbi Saha, PhD Student
Department of Neuroscience, University of Illinois
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
Riggs Beer Company, 1901 S High Cross Rd, Urbana, IL 61802
Science on Tap is a monthly seminar series that brings scientists to the public to talk about their research in an informal setting.
Dr. Deana McDonagh is a Professor of Industrial Design in the School of Art + Design, Health Innovation Professor at the Carle Illinois College of Medicine, and Director of the (dis)Ability Design Studio at the Beckman Institute of Advanced Science and Technology, at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. She is an Empathic Design Research Strategist who focuses on enhancing the quality of life for all through more intuitive and meaningful products, leading to emotional sustainability. Her research concentrates on emotional user-product relationships and how empathy can bring the designer closer to users’ authentic needs, ensuring both functional and emotional needs are met in the material landscape.
Carl R. Woese Institute for Genomic Biology
612 Conference Center
Oraya Zinder, PhD Candidate
Cell and Developmental Biology, University of Illinois
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
Carl R. Woese Institute for Genomic Biology
612 Conference Center
“Tuning surface interactions of two-dimensional materials in dry and wet environments”
Gus Greenwood, PhD Candidate
Prof. Rosa Espinosa-Marzal’s Environmental Engineering
Civil & Environmental Engineering, University of Illinois
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
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, University of Illinois
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
The Urbana Free Library, 210 W Green St, Urbana, IL 61801
Join us for an evening of scientific illustration at our free workshop! State-of-the-art microscopes will be on display with biological samples for you to view and enjoy. We will begin by drawing microscope samples in pencil and then watercolor those drawings, in the tradition of scientific illustration. As you work, scientists from the IGB will be available to answer your questions about microscopy, biological sciences, and genomics. This work is supported in part by an Urbana Arts Grant.
If you will need disability-related accommodations in order to participate in this event, please contact Corinne Campbell at cannava2@illinois.edu or Julia Pollack at jpollac2@illinois.edu. Early requests are strongly encouraged to allow sufficient time to meet your access needs.