We had so much fun last week doing trivia on the quad for Pi Day! Want more IGB trivia? Head over to 25 O'Clock Brewing in Urbana for an RNA themed trivia night on March 27!
Carl R. Woese Institute for Genomic Biology
Research Services
Urbana, Illinois 1,750 followers
Where science meets society - an interdisciplinary institute dedicated to transformative research in life sciences.
About us
The Carl R. Woese Institute for Genomic Biology (IGB) is dedicated to transformative, interdisciplinary genomic research and educational outreach. The Institute's cadre of world-class scientists working in collaborative laboratories coupled with its state-of-the-art equipment create an environment that inspires discovery and innovation at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. The IGB houses about 1,000 faculty, students, postdoctoral fellows, and other personnel. IGB members are drawn from a broad range of disciplines, including crop sciences, physics, computer sciences and law. Check out the IGB's employment opportunities at http://www.igb.illinois.edu/about/employment. Unified by common interests within a research theme, IGB faculty work on both independent and shared research projects. Their diverse backgrounds and technical skills contribute to the high funding rate and quality of research at the Institute. IGB's research themes: Biocomplexity | Biosystems Design | Computing Genomes for Reproductive Health Genomic Ecology of Global Change | Gene Networks in Neural & Developmental Plasticity Mining Microbial Genomes | Regenerative Biology & Tissue Engineering | Energy Biosciences Institute
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http://www.igb.illinois.edu/
External link for Carl R. Woese Institute for Genomic Biology
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- Research Services
- Company size
- 501-1,000 employees
- Headquarters
- Urbana, Illinois
- Type
- Educational
- Founded
- 2003
- Specialties
- Interdisciplinary Research, Systems Biology, Cellular and Metabolic Engineering, and Genome Technology
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1206 West Gregory Drive
Urbana, Illinois 61801, US
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Champaign-Urbana, Illinois 61821, US
Employees at Carl R. Woese Institute for Genomic Biology
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Alaina Kanfer
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Sarah Bingaman Schwartz
Connecting cutting-edge university researchers with industry partners | Research translator and storyteller | Communications professional with 15+…
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Nicholas Vasi
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Erin Louer
Manager and Educational Coordinator for the Kleinmuntz Center for Genomics in Business and Society at the Carl R. Woese Institute for Genomic Biology
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From caffeine to penicillin, natural products have become a mainstay in modern society. With tens of thousands of untapped natural products, IGB researchers developed a new method to accelerate their discovery. Learn more at https://lnkd.in/gagHUFUa
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🚨 ATTENTION UNDERGRADS 🚨 The deadline to apply for our summer undergraduate research fellowships is quickly approaching! For more information, visit https://lnkd.in/gpUGY2AY
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The IGB is committed to inclusivity in our work. To learn more about our DEI efforts, check out the Annual Report online: https://lnkd.in/gKQE-777
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Join us on March 26 as we hear from Associate Professor in Food Science and Human Nutrition Hannah Holscher, PhD, RD, and explore how we can best support our gut microbiome through the foods that we eat. A buffet style lunch will be served, and registration is required. https://lnkd.in/ghPkbHsn
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Join us at the I Hotel and Illinois Conference Center on April 1 to learn about the Magic of RNA from Nobel Laureate Thomas Cech. The lecture is open to the public and will be followed by a reception and book signing.
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To better monitor the emergence and spread of antibiotic resistance, IGB researchers developed a new method for the enhanced surveillance of antibiotic resistance genes in wastewater. Learn more at https://lnkd.in/gjFgWmA8
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In her role as the RIPE Project Communications Manager, Allie Arp translates complex scientific research topics to help make science more accessible. Learn more about her journey in our Profile of the Month! https://lnkd.in/gKZhMYKH
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