We are looking forward to our second school research retreat. This will be a great opportunity for faculty and students to exchange knowledge, share scientific discoveries, and learn about pioneering research at MCB.
The keynote speaker is Dr. Stephen Boppart, interim director, Interdisciplinary Health Sciences Institute and Grainger Distinguished Chair in Engineering, Grainger College of Engineering. Guest speaker is Dr. Mark Cohen, dean of the Carle Illinois College of Medicine.
Additional speakers include the following:
- Kevin Van Bortle, assistant professor, Department of Cell & Developmental Biology
- Patrick R. Sweeney, assistant professor, Department of Molecular & Integrative Physiology
- Joseph Sanfilippo, assistant professor, Department of Biochemistry
- Pamela P. Martinez, assistant professor, Department of Microbiology
WHEN: 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday, April 3, 2023
WHERE: Heritage Hall, I-Hotel & Conference Center
REGISTRATION: Registration is open until March 20. If you would like to present research, please submit your application to present by March 1.
QUESTIONS: Contact the MCB Retreat Planning Committee
Interested in presenting research?
The MCB Retreat Planning Committee is accepting abstracts for presentations and posters until March 1. If you have any questions about registration or abstract submission, please contact Saika Hossain by email at saikah2@illinois.edu.
Photos from the 2019 school retreat
