The School of Molecular & Cellular Biology and its departments of BiochemistryCell & Developmental BiologyMicrobiology, 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. 

Dr. Brenda A. Wilson receives 2015 Leadership Award

The School of Molecular and Cellular Biology and the Department of Microbiology congratulate Dr. Brenda A. Wilson, professor of microbiology, on her 2015 Leadership Award, which she received from the YWCA of the University of Illinois at an awards ceremony on April 23rd.

Dr. Claudio Grosman named Romano Professorial Scholar

Dr. Claudio Grosman has been named a Richard and Margaret Romano Professorial Scholar. The three-year appointment recognizes outstanding research achievement and campus leadership through the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences.

Susan Martinis Named as a 2013 University Scholar

The Office of the Vice President of Academic Affairs recognized Professor and Head of Biochemistry Susan Martinis as one of six University Scholars at the Urbana-Champaign campus for 2013.