The Urbana Free Library, The Lewis Auditorium, 210 West Green Street Urbana, Illinois 61801
Create an image of a neuron using pen and ink as you learn about the brain, the history of science, and the famous work of early neuroscientist Santiago Ramón y Cajal. Our artist and scientist team will be there to guide you, discuss the scientific inspiration for these images, and give your creativity space to take off!
All art materials will be provided. An event for ages 16+
Registration is required and is available beginning July 1.
The Library is committed to making programs accessible for all. If you need an accommodation to attend a program, please let the Library know at least two weeks in advance. To request an accommodation, contact the Programming and Outreach Manager via email at programming@urbanafree.org or via phone at 217-367-4057.
Speaker Name
Speaker Title
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"Talk Title"
Program
| 8:30 a.m. | Breakfast |
| 9:00 a.m. | Introduction - Gene Robinson |
| 9:15 a.m. | GEGC Story: Enhancing Seed Nitrogen Without Yield Penalty Through Chlorophyll Reduction and Collaborative Efforts Exploring Non-Foliar Photosynthesis Young Cho, Genomic Ecology of Global Change |
| 9:45 a.m. | Broadly human neutralizing antibody induced after first SARS-CoV-2 infection Tomas Lyu, Mining Microbial Genomes |
| 10:15 a.m. | Raffle Drawing - Win a JBL Flip 6 Waterproof Bluetooth Speaker |
| 10:20 a.m. | Break |
| 10:30 a.m. | Exposure to Phthalates disrupts uterine function Arpita Bhurke, Environmental Impact on Reproductive Health |
| 11:00 a.m. |
Keynote Farhan Chowdhury |
| 12:00 p.m. | Lunch |
| 1:00 p.m. | Raffle Drawing - Win a JBL Flip 6 Waterproof Bluetooth Speaker |
| 1:05 p.m. | Artificial Intelligence Solutions for Biological Questions: The Center for Artificial Intelligence and Modeling Olgica Milankovic, Center for Artificial Intelligence and Modeling |
| 1:30 p.m. | Genetic tests as apps: a new framework for data transparency and research recruitment Jingyu Qian, Genomic Security and Privacy |
| 2:00 p.m. | Toward Efficient and Rapid Production of 3-Hydroxypropionic Acid from Cellulosic Hydrolysates by Engineered Issatchenkia orientalis Linrui Tan, Center for Advanced Bioenergy and Bioproducts Innovation |
| 2:30 p.m. | Break |
| 2:45 p.m. |
Keynote Jonathan Losos |
| 3:45 p.m. | Concluding Remarks, Poster Results and Final Raffle Drawing - Win a JBL Flip 6 Waterproof Bluetooth Speaker |
| 4:00 p.m. | Poster Session and Reception - Open to All (Atrium, Main Lab Building) |
Poster submission
Submit a poster for the poster session for a chance to win one of three $500 travel vouchers!
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 IGB DEI task force meets on zoom regularly to discuss various DEI-relevant topics to make IGB a safer and more open place for everyone. Our discussion topics range from planning future events, brainstorming ideas for new projects, getting updates from the DEI Advisory Group and more. If you are a member of the IGB, you are welcome to attend one of our meetings where you can learn about what we do. Feel free to ask us any questions you have!
past meeting notes
Visit our Box folder for meeting notes.
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
NAS Building, Great Hall and West Gallery
2101 Constitution Avenue NW, Washington, D.C.
Julia Pollack, Creative Program Manager
Carl R. Woese Institute for Genomic Biology
The IGB’s Art of Science program highlights the aesthetics of science imagery and the labor of research. The exhibition features pieces on honeybee colonies and microbial communities and is on view through June 7, 2024.
Julia Pollack is curator and creator at the Carl R. Woese Institute for Genomic Biology at the University of Illinois Urbana Champaign where she creates artwork based upon her conversations and collaborations with scientists there. This exhibition features two bodies of work focused on honeybee colonies and microbial communities. The pieces represent visual explorations that highlight the power and aesthetics of science imagery.
Das leben der anderen (The Lives of Others)
Honeybees are the most important pollinator on the planet, but bee health is seriously threatened by many factors. Current research seeks to clarify how honeybees’ social interactions enable their colonies to respond to disease, which may lead to better colony management practices and increased food security.
To create this series, Julia Pollack collaborated with German scientist Tim Gernat who studies complex systems and swarm intelligence in bees. Barcode-based honeybee tracking makes it possible to automatically distinguish hundreds of individuals in digital videos, and to continuously monitor and record them over long periods of time to increase our knowledge of bee social networks.
As Pollack and Gernat were talking, she thought it would be useful to document honeybee’s interactions in photographs. She writes: “Many people have aversion to bees and any swarming insect, but when you observe closely, you can see them feed each other and work together. The fear melts away when you can see how bees care for each other and the health of the hive.” She hopes the images will bring us closer to bees to recognize our own hive tendencies and unexpected similarities.
In Fragments No Longer
We are surrounded by microbes. When we brush past strangers, share a hug with a friend, or give our loved ones a kiss, we share millions of our microbial friends with each other. This series of diptychs was created through Pollack’s collaborations with four others at the Carl R. Woese Institute for Genomic Biology’s Art of Science program.
To create each diptych, Pollack and a different collaborator imprinted their microbial communities on Lysogeny broth (LB) plates which contain a nutritious jelly that is designed to help bacteria grow. The works pose the question: are we really a hyper individualistic society that takes advantage of the world around us, or are we mere passengers making our way through a microbial world that binds us all together with a multitude of invisible connections?
Carl R. Woese Institute for Genomic Biology
612 Conference Center
Join us for donuts, stay for the blood donation.
To schedule your donation appointment contact smithj4@illinois.edu or visit Impact Life online.
Carl R. Woese Institute for Genomic Biology
The IGB Core and Abberior Instruments are proud to host the 2nd annual Midwest MINFLUX and super resolution workshop May 20th to 24th 2024. The workshop is designed for both researchers who are new to MINFLUX and STED as well as those who would like to expand their knowledge. Stefan W. Hell will present the key note lecture on MINFLUX imaging. Hands on MINFLUX and STEDYCON sessions will take place in the afternoon and evenings.
If you are considering starting a MINFLUX or STEDYCON imaging project the IGB Core will work with you to prepare your sample. The Monday night reception will be preceded by short descriptions of the samples that will be imaged during the hands-on sessions.
In-Person Registration Deadline: May 9, 2024
Remote Registration Deadline: May 15, 2024
Conference Center and I-Hotel Center
1900 S. First Street, Champaign, Illinois 61820
The IGB is excited to host a series of retreats to discuss our institute, explore new ideas, and plan for our future.
Please RSVP to confirm your attendance.
Carl R. Woese Institute for Genomic Biology
612 Conference Center
The IGB is excited to host a series of retreats to discuss our institute, explore new ideas, and plan for our future.
Please RSVP to confirm your attendance.
Carl R. Woese Institute for Genomic Biology
612 Conference Center
The IGB is excited to host a series of retreats to discuss our institute, explore new ideas, and plan for our future.
Please RSVP to confirm your attendance.
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
607 IGB
Larry Smarr, PhD
Honorary doctorate, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Distinguished Professor Emeritus, University of California, San Diego
"Discovering Human Gut Microbiome Dynamics"
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