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Champaign-Urbana students conduct nutrition research during virtual summer camp
The School of Molecular & Cellular Biology partnered with the eClose Institute to offer a new program for middle and high school students from historically excluded groups that introduces them to scientific research opportunities.
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Meet Kevin Van Bortle, assistant professor of cell and developmental biology
The School of Molecular & Cellular Biology and Department of Cell & Developmental Biology are thrilled to welcome new faculty member Kevin Van Bortle! He joins us from the Stanford University School of Medicine, where he conducted his postdoctoral research. We recently spoke with him about...
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In Memoriam: Albert Feng, professor and former head of molecular and integrative physiology
Albert Feng, a passionate and beloved scholar who studied the neural basis of sound communication, has passed away.
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Researchers discover widespread, specific lipid binding by a large family of human proteins
Phospholipid-protein interactions play an essential role in the regulation of many important cellular processes. The largest family of putative lipid-binding proteins contain the pleckstrin homology (PH) domain. Previous studies in the field estimate that approximately 10 percent of the PH protein...
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Cancer Center at Illinois awards two MCB PhD students scholarships for research projects
Congratulations to two School of Molecular & Cellular Biology PhD students who have been awarded Cancer Center at Illinois (CCIL) Graduate Cancer Scholarships to pursue cancer research projects under the mentorship of Illinois scientists.
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MCB faculty among recipients of Cancer Center at Illinois seed grants
Nine interdisciplinary projects designed by University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign faculty, including several from the School of Molecular & Cellular Biology, were selected for the Cancer Center at Illinois (CCIL) annual seed grant awards.
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Congratulations to Supriya Prasanth, who has been named a University Scholar
Supriya G. Prasanth, professor and head of the Department of Cell & Developmental Biology in the School of Molecular & Cellular Biology, has been chosen as a University Scholar. The University Scholars Program, established in 1985, aims to support outstanding University of Illinois faculty...
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New early career seminars launching Fall 2021
The School of Molecular & Cellular Biology is pleased to announce two new seminars from the Departments of Microbiology and Cell & Developmental Biology. Both series are focused on bringing early career scientists to campus. Speakers from historically marginalized communities are encouraged...
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Congratulations to the 2021 student award winners!
The School of Molecular & Cellular Biology is pleased to announce the winners of its 2020-2021 student awards, fellowships, and scholarships.
These awards recognize academic achievement, research accomplishments, and excellence in teaching.
We’re proud to have so many outstanding students....
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Jie Chen receives campus award for graduate student mentoring
Congratulations to Jie Chen, professor of cell and developmental biology, who was honored with the Campus Award for Excellence in Graduate Student Mentoring. The award recognizes faculty members for their sustained excellence in graduate student mentoring, innovative approaches to graduate advising...