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Welcome new microbiology professor Wei Qin
The School of Molecular & Cellular Biology and Department of Microbiology are pleased to welcome new faculty member Dr. Wei Qin. He joined the school as an assistant professor of microbiology in August 2025...
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Campus, College of LAS recognize outstanding MCB faculty
The School of Molecular & Cellular Biology is pleased to announce that several of its faculty members have been recognized by University of Illinois and College of Liberal Arts & Sciences for their contributions to research and education....
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College of LAS honors Dr. Stephanie Ceman with teaching award
Dr. Stephanie Ceman, Professor of Cell & Developmental Biology, has been honored with a College of Liberal Arts & Sciences...
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Meet MCB: Dr. Sayee Anakk’s research journey
Dr. Sayeepriyadarshini “Sayee” Anakk is newly promoted professor of molecular and integrative physiology whose research program focuses on understanding liver metabolism in normal and diseased states...
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Professor Lori Raetzman on Mentorship, Leadership, & Growth
Dr. Lori Raetzman is a professor of molecular and integrative physiology whose research program focuses on understanding the role of cell-cell signaling during pituitary development. She is also the...
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Endocrine Society honors Raeztman and Nelson with 2025 Laureate Awards
The Endocrine Society today announced it has chosen 14 leading endocrinologists as winners of its prestigious...
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Biochemist Steve Sligar elected to National Academy of Sciences
Three University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign professors, including biochemist Steve Sligar, have been elected to the National Academy of Sciences, one of a scientist's highest...
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Emad Tajkhorshid receives Beckman's Vision & Spirit Award
The Beckman Institute for Advanced Science and Technology honored three faculty and staff members who show visionary spirit and dedication on the 124th anniversary of founder Arnold Beckman’s birth.
Congratulations to...
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Meet Nkrumah Grant, new assistant professor of microbiology
The School of Molecular & Cellular Biology and Department of Microbiology are pleased to welcome Dr. Nkrumah Grant as assistant professor of microbiology. Grant joined us in November 2023 from Michigan...