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Biochemistry student joins 2024 Homecoming Court
Adding to the continued success of our School of Molecular & Cellular Biology students, biochemistry major Ben Shapiro was recently selected for the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign 2024 Homecoming...
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In the News: MCB educator on the potential of new 3D brain tissue map
Fluorescently colored and reminiscent of a pin art toy, a new 3D map that illuminates the intricate wiring within brain tissue could provide exciting opportunities for researchers and students, according to a neuroscience educator in the School of Molecular & Cellular Biology.
In a recent...
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Congratulating the 2024 student award winners
The School of Molecular & Cellular Biology honored dozens of undergraduate and graduate students at its annual award ceremony, held on May 2.
These student awards, fellowships, and scholarships recognize academic achievement, research accomplishments, and excellence in teaching and are made...
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For two Illinois undergraduates, HERE is the latest stop on their path to advancing health equity
An MCB major is one of the first two students to participate in the Mayo Clinic & Illinois Alliance’s new Health Equity Research Experience at Mayo Clinic (HERE), a pilot program for Illinois undergraduate students interested in conducting health equity research in a biomedical...
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MCB alumna offered Fulbright award
13 University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign students and recent graduates, including an alumna from the School of Molecular & Cellular Biology, were offered Fulbright grants to pursue international education, research and teaching experiences around the globe this coming year. Another six...
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School of MCB Celebrates Class of 2023
The School of Molecular & Cellular Biology will celebrate the Class of 2023 with a convocation ceremony on Sunday, May 14, at the Krannert Center for Performing Arts. The ceremony will begin at 9:00 AM (CST) and is expected to conclude around 10:30.
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Beckman Institute announces 2023 fellowship, award recipients
Twelve students have been selected to receive 2023 Beckman Institute fellowships and awards. The awards, which fund interdisciplinary research that takes place over the summer, will be celebrated at a poster session on July 28, 2023.
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Diana Brown Named 2023 Wayne Duke Postgraduate Award Recipient
Illinois setter Diana Brown was named one of two recipients for the Big Ten Wayne Duke Postgraduate Award, the conference office announced Wednesday. Brown, who majored in molecular and cellular biology, was awarded a $10,000 postgraduate scholarship for her achievements in academics,...
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MCB celebrates students who participated in new Merit Mentoring & Professional Network course
Students and mentors with the new course, LAS 199 MPN: Merit Mentoring & Professional Network, celebrated their accomplishments at an event at the Illini Union in late December. The class brings together highly motivated students in their majors; connects them with professional development...
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School of MCB celebrates undergraduate student achievements
The School of MCB is proud to recognize research and academic achievements of its undergraduate students.
The following December 2022 graduates earned Highest Distinction for Research in the School of MCB:
Emma Ibanez, PI: Dr. Justin Rhodes
The following students earned...