General Events

Science on Tap is a monthly seminar series that brings scientists to the public to talk about their research in an informal setting. Our speaker will be Quang Nguyen, a neuroscientist who leads interdisciplinary projects using biochemical and physiological approaches.

Csaba Forro, PhD and Daniel Wang, PhD, Group Leaders at Chan Zuckerberg Biohub Chicago "Towards Mapping Inflammation in Real Time" "Spatiotemporal Molecular Profiling of Inflammation with Microengineered Devices"

"Studying biomass sorghum roots under drought conditions - current technology and results" Sam Walker Graduate Research Assistant Plant Biology, University of Illinois

“Fiber Rearrangement Redistributes Energy and Modulates Intrinsic Cutting Energy in Bovine Glisson's Capsule” Shaobo Zhan, PhD Candidate Department of Mechanical Science and Engineering Grainger College of Engineering, University of Illinois

Join us as our seniors present their honors theses.

Do you write code at the IGB? Do you work with someone who does? Join us for lunch as we discuss some of our best practices for developing research software – and how to come up with your own.

The 2026 Skornia Symposium will feature a panel of academic and industry experts who will explore how public media can best engage with audience research to identify and meet community needs, strengthen audience relationships, and innovate content in ways that honor public media’s mission.

Peter Kim, PhD Department of Biochemistry; Stanford University School of Medicine "Protein Engineering of Vaccines and Antibodies for Infectious Disease"

“Small Molecule Ion Channels Restore Anion Movement to Cystic Fibrosis Epithelia” Nohemy Celis PhD Candidate Department of Chemistry, University of Illinois

Learn about IGB research, hear about current issues in the life sciences, and connect with others at our popular poster session at the 2026 Fellows Symposium.

Science on Tap is a monthly seminar series that brings scientists to the public to talk about their research in an informal setting. Sameh Tawfick, Professor, Mechanical Science and Engineering, University of Illinois

Join the Neuromusculoskeletal Seminar Series for a talk by Illinois' Mariana Kersh, "Clinical biomechanics: applications in orthopedics and rehabilitation."

Explore biomass innovation, regenerative agriculture, and bioenergy solutions at our summer Biomass Webinar Series.

Explore biomass innovation, regenerative agriculture, and bioenergy solutions at our summer Biomass Webinar Series.

Explore biomass innovation, regenerative agriculture, and bioenergy solutions at our summer Biomass Webinar Series.

Explore biomass innovation, regenerative agriculture, and bioenergy solutions at our summer Biomass Webinar Series.

Explore biomass innovation, regenerative agriculture, and bioenergy solutions at our summer Biomass Webinar Series.