Biochemistry: The School of Molecular and Cellular Biology at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

Welcome

At this time of year, it is important to share my gratitude to our staff, faculty, undergraduate and graduate students, including postdoctoral research associates. All of you contribute to the ongoing reputation and legacy of transformational scholarship, teaching and research that are the hallmarks of the Department of Biochemistry within the School of Molecular and Cellular Biology.

Let me also thank the department’s outstanding alumni, many of whom have gone on to further contribute to Biochemistry and other related fields in your professional lives. We are grateful for the financial support of so many of you, as well as the other significant ways you support your alma mater and home department.

I hope that during the holiday season and the beginning of a new year, you will continue to value your relationship with the department of Biochemistry through the various ways you can show your support and loyalty. We have a number of funds you can choose to support which help us provide a multitude of programs that benefit out current students and faculty, and honor the tradition of our emeritus faculty.

It also gives me great pleasure to share with you the recent announcement by Chancellor Phyllis Wise that our faculty member, head of the School of Molecular and Cellular Biology, and my own academic advisor, Dr. Stephen Sligar, has been named a Swanlund Chair, the highest endowed honor awarded on this campus. These awards are made possible by the late Maybelle Leland Swanlund, a major benefactor to the University. Many of you have had the pleasure of working with Steve over his illustrious career at Illinois, so I am sure you are pleased to hear of this well deserved honor.

The future of biochemistry has changed, and we continue to pride ourselves in making the necessary improvements to maintain our excellence and provide training for your future. My best wishes for a safe and productive new year.

Susan A. Martinis, Head

Giving

Through our groundbreaking research and by the excellence of our scholarship, the Department of Biochemistry plays a major role in the academic environment at the University of Illinois. Your gifts help us to strengthen bonds with current students and provide additional resources to our faculty. Please consider lending your financial support to Biochemistry by supporting one or more of the funds outlined on the Giving Page.

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