Carl R. Woese Institute for Genomic Biology
612 Conference Center
Csaba Forro, PhD
Group Leader at Chan Zuckerberg Biohub Chicago
"Towards Mapping Inflammation in Real Time"
Daniel Wang, PhD
Group Leader at Chan Zuckerberg Biohub Chicago
"Spatiotemporal Molecular Profiling of Inflammation with Microengineered Devices"
Carl R. Woese Institute for Genomic Biology
612 Conference Center
Adrienne Antonson, PhD
Department of Animal Science; University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
"The developing brain under pressure: How maternal infection impacts placental and fetal vascular barriers, brain macrophages, and corticogenesis"
Carl R. Woese Institute for Genomic Biology
612 Conference Center
Howard Gritton, PhD
Department of Comparative Biosciences; University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
“Cortical oscillations and neural timing: how attention enhances hearing in complex environments”
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
Shai Bel, PhD
Azrieli Faculty of Medicine; Bar-Ilan University
“Partners in Slime: Host-Microbiota Interactions in the Gut Mucus Layer”
Analog Wine Library, 129 N Race St, Urbana, IL
The IGB’s Art of Science program is a celebration of the common ground between science and art. Images from Illinois research were the starting point for these works, which were created by researchers working in partnership with IGB artist Julia Pollack. These pieces are the result of conversations between the scientists and the artist.
The show will run through the month of May.
The opening is free & open to the public
Refreshments provided
Champaign-Urbana, IL, USA
2 Days of Research. 2 Days of Industry. 1 Global Summit from Discovery to Translation.
Join us in October 2026 for the first international summit focused on Miscanthus, the next-generation biomass crop transforming renewable energy, clean bioproducts, regenerative agriculture, and a circular bioeconomy.
The International Miscanthus Summit 2026 will bring together global leaders from research, policy, and industry for four days of knowledge-sharing, networking, and innovation.
Event Overview
Days 1–2: Scientific Conference
Deep dive into cutting-edge miscanthus science. Topics include:
- Crop genetics and breeding
- Agronomic systems and soil health
- Bioprocessing, biofuels, bioproducts, and beyond
- Policy frameworks and sustainability metrics
Days 3–4: Industry Trade Show
Explore the growing miscanthus marketplace with:
- Equipment demos and biomass processing tech
- Commercial product showcases
- Business matchmaking and investment forums
- Panels with growers, manufacturers, and policy-makers
Why Attend?
- Connect with global miscanthus researchers and biotech innovators
- Discover the latest commercial applications and market insights
- See real-world examples of miscanthus deployment
- Help shape the future of regenerative agriculture
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