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Carl R. Woese Institute for Genomic Biology Search IGB ILLINOIS: Menu About About About the IGB What is Genomics Carl R. Woese Join the IGB Annual Report Leadership Administration Research Theme Leaders External Advisory Members Diversity About Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Programs & Initiatives DEI Task Force DEI Awards DEI Resources Give News Events IGB ILLINOIS: Menu Research Research Anticancer Discovery from Pets to People Biosystems Design Center for Advanced Bioenergy & Bioproducts Innovation Center for Artificial Intelligence and Modeling Center for Genomic Diagnostics Center for Indigenous Science Environmental Impact on Reproductive Health Gene Networks in Neural & Developmental Plasticity Genomic Ecology of Global Change Genomic Security and Privacy Infection Genomics for One Health Microbiome Metabolic Engineering Mining for anti-infectious Molecules from Genomes Multi-Cellular Engineered Living Systems Regenerative Biology & Tissue Engineering IGB ILLINOIS: Menu Resources Resources IGB Services Business Office/HR Communications Computational Genomics Computer and Network Resource Group Core Facilities Microscopy Suite Operations & Facilities Outreach and Engagement Group Proposal Development Team Office of Technology Management Careers Fellowships IGB Services IGB ILLINOIS: Menu Outreach Outreach About Events & Programs Community and Family Events K-12 Education Professional Development People IGB ILLINOIS: Menu Contact Contact IGB ILLINOIS: Menu Directory Directory Where Science Meets Society Learn More About IGB The Carl R. Woese Institute for Genomic Biology (IGB) is an innovative research institute using cutting-edge genomic practices to tackle large-scale global challenges currently facing humanity. Food security for a growing population. Effective therapeutic drugs and antibiotics. Automated synthesis of new molecules and proteins. Using a team-based, collaborative science approach, researchers at the IGB are addressing these and other complex issues. Our main areas of research below are each supported by our strong commitment to fundamental science – the pursuit of discovery. Health + Wellness How the genome enhances, affects, or disrupts physical and mental wellbeing. Learn More Tech + Society Advancing our capability to shape the world and capacity to understand each other. Learn More Ag + Energy Sustainably feeding and fueling a planet impacted by a changing global climate. Learn More Outreach & Public Engagement Encouraging the public to understand how genomics affects daily life and society. Learn More Spotlight Image of the Month Learn More Resources For Faculty Staff Students Community Microscopy Suite May 14 IGB Administrative Retreat Part I – External Engagement May 16 IGB Administrative Retreat Part II – Core Services May 17 IGB Faculty Research Retreat May 20 Midwest Advanced MINFLUX and Super Resolution Workshop View the IGB Calendar Featured Stories Research Researchers enhance efficiency of CRISPR-Cas12a system using base Z Read Profile Tina Barbasch Read Research Nerves prompt muscle to release factors that boost brain health Read Research Understanding the language of proteins Read Research Engineered increase in mesophyll conductance improves photosynthetic efficiency in field trial Read Awards IGB faculty elected to American Academy of Arts and Sciences Read See More Featured Stories Join the IGB mailing list Sign up to receive copies of our Annual Report, yearly magazine Biomarker, and biannual e-newsletter. subscribe Carl R. Woese Institute for Genomic Biology 1206 West Gregory Drive | MC-195 Urbana, IL 61801 PHONE 217-244-2999 EMAIL info-igb@illinois.edu Resources Faculty Staff Students Community Directory Alphabetical Faculty Administrative Access News Calendar Microscopy Outreach Research Health & Wellness Technology & Society Agriculture &...