The Carl R. Woese Institute for Genomic Biology (IGB) is where science meets society - an interdisciplinary institute dedicated to transformative research and technology in life sciences using team-based strategies to tackle grand societal challenges.
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By engaging with the public through programs and events, publications, and citizen science efforts, we ensure that our work continues to be relevant and impactful, a force for positive change in the wider world. Our creative outreach and education programs expose people to transformative research and how we can use genomics to help solve preeminent problems faced by local and global communities. More ...
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The IGB’s Art of Science program is a celebration of common ground between science and art. View our Art of Science Galleries here.
A workshop series intended for graduate students and postdocs to develop and enhance their universal job skills including communication, professionalism, marketing, budgeting, and leadership.
Genome Day is an opportunity to educate the community about genomes, genes, DNA, and evolution with family friendly activities that reflect IGB research.
Professionals from the fields of law, medicine, business and education attend specially tailored genomics education programs, such as our Genomics for Judges workshop.
From undergraduate to postdoctoral, there are a variety fellowships opportunities available at the IGB. Visit our page to learn what program is best suited for your professional development goals.
Try some of our most popular activities at home, view our range of video resources to introduce various genomics concepts, take part in our Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) “Genomics: Decoding the Universal Language of Life," and find out when and where our community events will take place such as our popular Art of Science program or our annual Genome Day.
The IGB Postdoctoral Association provides professional guidance and social opportunities for post-doctoral scholars. We hold seminars to inform postdocs of the tools and services available at IGB, organize workshops and resources for career development, and host events to encourage social interaction and professional collaboration between members of the community. Every postdoctoral researcher at IGB is welcome to contribute their ideas and suggestions for events.
The IGB offers a number of fellowships: IGB Fellows typically spend two years, ideally in research which overlaps with two or more thematic areas. The Carl R. Woese Undergraduate Research Scholar Program offers undergraduate students the opportunity to pursue research during the summer. And Loustaunau Graduate Travel Fellowships for Computational Genomics are available for current graduate students conducting IGB-related research in or using computational genomics. See all our Fellowship opportunities here.
With faculty from over 30 departments on campus, the IGB is continually looking to involve new members to work in our multidisciplinary, thematic research themes. Read our FAQ on joining the IGB for more information.
Interested in starting a new IGB research theme? New themes may be proposed at any time, by any member on campus, through the instructions provided in the IGB Theme Proposal Whitepaper.
Maintaining our commitment to excellence in life-sciences education and research isn't easy. Constant innovation means constant renovation of facilities and technologies. The state helps cover basic costs, but a large number of our research programs are supported solely through private funding. To stay on the cutting edge of science, the IGB needs your help.
Alexandra Weisberg, PhD
Department of Botany and Plant Pathology; Oregon State University
"The role of mobile genetic elements in ecological specialization in a legume-rhizobia metacommunity"
Carl R. Woese Institute for Genomic Biology
612 Conference Center
Each lecture will be paired with food prepared by Bevier Cafe and held in-person at the Spice Box Cafe.
“What’s the Health Risk of Ultra-Processed Foods?”
John Erdman, Professor Emeritus of Nutrition and Food Science
Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Buffet-style lunch opens at 11:45
Register to attend at https://www.igb.illinois.edu/lunchbox
Spice Box Cafe, 2nd Floor Bevier Hall, 905 S. Goodwin Ave. Urbana, IL, 61801
Do you have a question about IGB research for Director Gene Robinson? Ask him during our live Q&A event.
The IGB is a key component of the Illinois research enterprise, with each of us having an important part to play. How do you fit in? Here’s your chance to ask about our science, the future of genomics, where our institute is headed, or anything about our research activities you are curious about. Submit your questions at https://www.igb.illinois.edu/ATDA.
This event is for Staff/Student/Postdoc only. Refreshments will be served.
Carl R. Woese Institute for Genomic Biology
612 Conference Center
Karen Sandell Sfanos, PhD
Department of Pathology; John Hopkins University School of Medicine
"The microbiome as a mediator of prostate carcinogenesis"
Carl R. Woese Institute for Genomic Biology
612 Conference Center
"3D Data Analysis and Segmentation Tools"
Kingsley Boateng
Assistant Director of Bioscience Research & Microscopy
Carl R. Woese Institute for Genomic Biology
612 Conference Center
IGB CONTACTS // IGB Contact, Safety Contact, CNRG Contact, Business Office Contact, Array Café Contact
For general inquiries, please get in touch via one of the methods below.
Carl R. Woese Institute for Genomic Biology
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
1206 West Gregory Drive | MC-195
Urbana, IL 61801
phone: 217.244.2999
fax: 217.265.6800
info-igb@illinois.edu
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IGB Safety develops and administers comprehensive safety and compliance programs for the institute. If you have any questions regarding safety at the IGB, please contact:
Robert Mann
phone: 217.244.8346
bobmann@illinois.edu
https://www.igb.illinois.edu/safety
The Computer and Network Resource Group (CNRG) facilitates computer usage at the IGB by providing personal assistance coupled with user instruction.
emergency: 217.333.4854
help@igb.illinois.edu
http://help.igb.illinois.edu
The IGB Business Office processes serves as the liaison between IGB members and University administration for business-related functional and compliance issues. For questions, please contact:
Carla Dickey
217.244.4522
purchasing@igb.illinois.edu
http://www.igb.illinois.edu/facilities-services/business-office
Serving coffee, soft drinks, and a variety of food items and to-go snacks.
For questions regarding Array Café, e-mail: array@igb.illinois.edu
Interested in having Array Cafe cater your event? Fill out our form here.