Carl R. Woese Institute for Genomic Biology
Monday, November 16, 2026
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"Computational development of novel therapeutics for precision oncology" Daniel P. Wickland, PhD Assistant Professor of Biomedical Informatics Senior Associate Consultant in the Division of Computational Biology Mayo Clinic

Tuesday, November 17, 2026
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Dr. Lawrence David, PhD Associate Professor of Molecular Genetics and Microbiology; Duke University "Decoding Diet Using Genomics"

Wednesday, November 18, 2026
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“Using the Axioscan and ImageJ to Examine How Dietary Fiber Influences Stress-Induced HPA Axis and Microglial Activation” Jordan Rindels, Ph.D Student Gut-Microbiota Communication Lab, Division of Nutritional Sciences University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

Tuesday, December 1, 2026
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"Engineering stomata for improved water use efficiency" Tracy Lawson, PhD Department of Plant Biology, School of Integrative Biology Co-leader, IGB Photosynthesis & Food Security Research Theme University Of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

Wednesday, December 2, 2026
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“Vision and plans for the Advanced Microscopy and Diagnostics Facility” Subha Srinivasan Associate Director for Research & Operations Carl R. Woese Institute for Genomic Biology University of Illinois Urbana Champaign

Tuesday, December 8, 2026
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Terence Capellini, PhD Professor and Chair of Human Evolutionary Biology; Harvard University “The Regulation of Human Skeletal Development and Musculoskeletal Disease Risk”
