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Lunch with the Core -
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Carl R. Woese Institute for Genomic Biology
612 Conference Center

From Scalable, Rapid Characterization to Emission Enhancement of Point-Like Emitters

Swetapadma Sahoo, Graduate Teaching Assistant 
Electrical & Computer Engineering

 


 

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

 

MS MANTIS club oct 22
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The Carl R. Woese Institute for Genomic Biology (IGB), Conference Room 3000

Are you interested in science, art, drawing, tea, or good company?

If so, our new scientific illustration club is for you! No art experience necessary. Join our casual monthly meetups to drink tea and engage in whatever illustration project you are currently working on, stuck on, or avoiding. No project in the pipeline? No problem! A scientific specimen and basic drawing supplies will be provided at each meeting.

Feel free to bring your lunch and any art supplies necessary for your personal project.

Targeting lipid metabolism to restore immune reactivity of irradiated glioblastoma
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Carl R. Woese Institute for Genomic Biology
612 Conference Center

Claire Vanpouille-Box, PhD
Cell Biology in Radiation Oncology; Weill Cornell Medicine

"Targeting lipid metabolism to restore immune reactivity of irradiated glioblastoma"

Genome day 2025 2
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Lincoln Square Mall, 201 Lincoln Square, Urbana, IL 61801

Join us for a fun day of hands-on science!  Talk with scientists and explore exhibits and activities including learning how organisms relate to each other on the Tree of Life, extracting strawberry DNA to make necklaces, and understanding how genomics pervades every aspect of our daily lives. Although designed for K-12 children, all members of the community are welcome.

Lunch with the Core - Aggregation and division aberrations in model archaeon lacking its S-layer
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Carl R. Woese Institute for Genomic Biology
612 Conference Center

"Aggregation and division aberrations in model archaeon lacking its S-layer" 

Abigail Finn, PhD Candidate
Microbiology 

 


 

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

 

Lunch with CNRG: Biocluster
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Carl R. Woese Institute for Genomic Biology
612 Conference Center

"Biocluster" 

Dan Davidson
Director of CNRG and Research Computing 

If life is like a box of chocolates, the Biocluster is like a cluster of grapes! Join our overview talk of the Biocluster and learn more about the capabilities of IGB’s HPC machine and how it can be used to further your research! Lunch will be provided.

 


 

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 October 12, 2025
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Riggs Beer Company, 1901 S High Cross Rd, Urbana, IL 61802

Adrien Seabloom from the Harmon-Threatt Lab presents "More than Honey: What Natve Bees Bring to the Table and the Threats to their success"

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

Lunch with the Core - An Introduction to the Zeiss LSM 980
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Carl R. Woese Institute for Genomic Biology
612 Conference Center

"An Introduction to the Zeiss LSM 980"

Umnia Doha, Research Scientist, Core Facilities
Carl R. Woese Institute for Genomic Biology

 


 

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

 

What experience taught me: 7 keys to startup success
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Carl R. Woese Institute for Genomic Biology
612 Conference Center

Jim Hedges
CEO of CoverCress

“What experience taught me: 7 keys to startup success”

Lunch with CNRG: Audio/Visual
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Carl R. Woese Institute for Genomic Biology
612 Conference Center

"Audio/Visual" 

Have you ever walked into the conference room and thought "I have no idea what I'm doing"?
Come to our Audio/Visual talk - we know what we're doing!

Joe Leigh, CNRG
Associate Director of IT Solutions
 

 


 

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