Protein p53 regulates learning, memory, sociability in mice

Tsai_EMBO_research_1080.png
University of Illinois researchers have established the protein p53 as critical for regulating sociability, repetitive behavior, and hippocampus-related learning and memory in mice, illuminating the relationship between the protein-coding gene TP53 and neurodevelopmental and psychiatric disorders...

Catherine Christian-Hinman honored for achievements in biomedical sciences

Headshot of Catherine Christian-Hinman
Congratulations to Professor Catherine Christian-Hinman, who was selected to receive the 2023 University of Virginia School of Medicine Distinguished Achievement Award in Biomedical Sciences. The award recognizes exceptional research and professional accomplishments, outstanding discovery and...

Meet MCB: Jhewelle Fitz-Henley, PhD

Jhewelle Fitz-Henley stands outside Burrill Hall for headshot
Dr. Jhewelle Fitz-Henley joined the School of MCB in August 2023 as Assistant Director of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Outreach. She recently met with MCB PhD student Quang Nguyen to talk about her journey in science and...

Meet MCB: Postdoc Vipendra Kumar

Vipendra Kumar
In recognition of his work, Dr. Vipendra Kumar was recently awarded a fellowship from the FRAXA Research Foundation, whose mission is to discover better treatments and ultimately cure the genetic disorder Fragile X Syndrome.

MCB faculty awarded named scholar appointments

Headshots of Llano, Hatoum-Aslan, Li
The College of LAS has awarded more than 25 professors, including three from the School of Molecular & Cellular Biology, with named scholar positions for their contributions to education and research at the University of Illinois.