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.

LAS Impact Award: Recognizing inspiring efforts during COVID-19

MCB students, faculty, and staff recognized for their extraordinary efforts during COVID-19

2021-04-20

We’re proud to share the news that many School of Molecular & Cellular Biology students, faculty, and staff members have received College of Liberal Arts & Sciences Impact Awards. The awards, announced this week, recognize inspiring efforts during the COVID-19 pandemic. So many in our...

Martha Gillette wins Beckman Institute's 2021 Vision and Spirit Award

2021-04-09

Congratulations to Martha Gillette, who has been named the Beckman Institute’s 2021 winner of the Vision and Spirit Award. Gillette is director of the Neuroscience Program, Alumni Professor of Cell and Developmental Biology, and a professor of molecular and integrative physiology.

Cari Vanderpool elected Fellow of American Academy of Microbiology

2021-02-18

Congratulations to Cari Vanderpool, professor of microbiology, who was recently elected a fellow in the American Academy of Microbiology.

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New study: MCB faculty among world's most influential researchers

2021-02-12

Several faculty from the School of Molecular & Cellular Biology were among the most-cited researchers in the world in a new, widely hailed analysis designed to provide a clearer view of scientific and scholarly impact.

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Microbiology professor Rachel Whitaker named a University Scholar

2020-12-11

Congratulations to Rachel Whitaker for being chosen as a University Scholar. Whitaker, a professor of microbiology...

The lessons of a Nobel Laureate

2020-11-23

Phillip Sharp recalls a key moment on campus as he renews support for the U of I.

Erik Nelson receives $4.5M grant to study prevention and treatment of metastatic breast cancer

2020-11-04

Erik Nelson, professor of molecular and integrative physiology, has won a $4.5 million Era of Hope Scholar Award from the United States Department of Defense Breast Cancer Research Program.This prestigious award supports individuals early in their careers who have demonstrated significant potential...