Awards and Honors

The School of Molecular & Cellular Biology and its departments of Biochemistry, Cell & Developmental Biology, Microbiology, and Molecular & Integrative Physiology recognize outstanding undergraduate, graduate, faculty, staff, and alumni with several awards and fellowships. In addition to school and departmental honors, MCB is always thrilled to highlight awards from other campus units, and national/international organizations. Some of the most recent news stories spotlighting our community are listed below. 

College of LAS names alumni award winners from CDB and MICRO

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The College of Liberal Arts & Sciences has announced the recipients of its 2018 annual alumni awards: Anne Carpenter, (PhD,'03 CSB) and Joanne Chory, (MS, '80 MICRO).

Biochemistry's Second Annual Award Symposium

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The Department of Biochemistry held its second annual graduate student award symposium on Friday, April 6th. The symposium featured two speakers who received awards: Dr. Harris, the recipient of the 2017 Biochemistry Trust of Urbana Award for Excellence in Graduate Studies, and William Arnold, who...

Professor Llano Becomes Professorial Scholar

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Dan Llano was recently appointed the Benjamin R. and Elinor W. Bullock and Edwin E. and Jeanne Bullock Goldberg Professorial Scholar in the Department of Molecular and Integrative Physiology in the School of Molecular and Cellular Biology. Llano is an associate professor in MIP and a member of the...

Microbiology alumna wins the 2018 Breakthrough Prize in Life Sciences

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La Jolla—Salk Institute scientist Joanne Chory, one of the world’s preeminent plant biologists who is now leading the charge to combat global warming with plant-based solutions, has been awarded a 2018 Breakthrough Prize for her pioneering work deciphering how plants optimize their growth,...

Dr. Brenda Wilson honored with the Dr. Larine Y. Cowen Leadership in Diversity Award

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The Celebration of Diversity program is an annual event that brings together campus and community leaders to affirm their collective support for an inclusive society and community. This event celebrates the achievements of faculty, academic professionals and civil service employees who make...

Biology Alumnus Receives Illini Comeback Award

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Robert Gaynes, a distinguished doctor known for his effective teaching and mentorship of medical students, has been chosen as a 2017 Illini Comeback Guest by the University of Illinois Alumni Association.

Alumnus Thomas Cycyota Receives American Association of Tissue Banks Award

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Cycyota received the Jeanne C. Mowe Distinguished Service Award, which recognizes an individual who has made a significant contribution in tissue banking or transplantation, whether in research, education, or laboratory improvement, or who has served the Association or the field of tissue banking.

Dr. Susan Martinis, Head of biochemistry, named interim vice chancellor for research

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Dr. Susan Martinis, head of biochemistry, started her new role as interim vice chancellor for research on Oct. 16, 2017. “Professor Martinis has earned a reputation here at Illinois as a collaborative scholar and consultative leader who gets work done. These qualities make her an ideal fit for...

Dr. Thomas Kehl-Fie Named 2017 Vallee Scholar

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The Vallee Foundation supports original, innovative, and pioneering work by early career scientists. Kehl-Fie is one of five scientists chosen from an international pool of candidates.

Satish Nair named I.C. Gunsalus Professor in the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences

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Nair, a professor of biochemistry in the School of Molecular and Cellular Biology and director of the Center for Biophysics and Quantitative Biology, is a leader in studying how bacteria can make antibiotics and other medicinally relevant molecules.