Students and faculty are welcome and encouraged to attend the Beckman Institute’s Responsible Conduct of Research seminar series to learn and discuss good practices for conduct of research and enhancing collaboration. Patty Jones, Beckman’s associate director for research on will give a lecture about “Teamwork, Communication, and Research Integrity” on February 18, 2020, at 12 […]
Author: Olivia Rose Fleming
2019 TIME SCHOLAR AWARDS
Throughout 2019, the TiMe cohort has continued to demonstrate their dedication to cancer research with a focus on the tissue microenvironment. This year, students published 13 papers, presented their research in 50 conference presentations, and filed 3 patents. 17 awards were received by 5 TiMe scholars, including travel awards, best poster awards, and more. Congratulations […]
DIRECTOR’S NOTE SUMMER 2019
The summer break provides ample opportunity to reflect on the happenings at the Cancer Center at Illinois, and what a productive year it has been. Through exciting research findings, new partnerships, and applying for National Cancer Institute designation, the CCIL has been a hub of activity. Our members continue to show that research is at […]
TIME DAY SYMPOSIUM 2019
Tissue Microenvironment (TiMe) Program Scholars organized and hosted the third-annual TiMe Symposium on April 26, 2019, at the Beckman Institute for Advanced Science and Technology. Over 90 participants across 15 University of Illinois campus departments attended the Symposium. Dennis Discher, Professor of Chemical and Biological Engineering from the University of Pennsylvania, served as keynote speaker, […]
REGISTER FOR THE 2019 TIME DAY SYMPOSIUM
The third annual TiMe Day Symposium on April 26, 2019, will highlight research from the program, include keynote and plenary talks, and culminate with a poster session in which all graduate and undergraduate students are encouraged to present their work. Illinois faculty, staff, and students are welcome to attend this event, and graduate students and […]
2018 TIME SCHOLAR AWARDS
At the end of the year, we would like to recognize the scholars in the Tissue Microenvironment (TiMe) Program for their achievements. Congratulations to the following students for their outstanding work and effort in their research. Emily Chen: Mavis Future Faculty Fellowship, MF3 Award; A.T. Widiger Chemical Engineering Fellowship Jamila Hedhli: Top 5 Most Innovative […]
GRADUATE STUDENT APPRECIATION WEEK
CCIL’s graduate students and postdoctoral researchers are at the forefront of translational cancer research — helping to pave the way in new discoveries and technologies. Oct. 21 – 26 is Graduate Student Appreciation Week, and the CCIL values the time, dedication, and service you provide to our institution.
ANNOUNCING THE TIME PROGRAM 2018 COHORT
The Cancer Center at Illinois and the Tissue Microenvironment (TiMe) Training Program are pleased to announce their 2018-2019 graduate student cohort. Selected from an impressive pool of candidates from across campus, these exceptional scholars reflect the breadth of Illinois research interests, with expertise in fields ranging from nutritional sciences and biochemistry to bioengineering and chemistry. […]
CCIL NAMED 8TH CAMPUS-WIDE RESEARCH INSTITUTE
The Cancer Center at Illinois (CCIL) was recently named the 8th campus-wide research institute that reports to the OVCR, and we have been working hard over the summer to build a sustainable, focused center. We’ve been refining the CCIL vision, developing our organizational structure, sharpening our research focus, and expanding our available resources. We have […]