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, […]
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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 […]
DIRECTOR’S NOTE WINTER 2018
The Cancer Center at Illinois (CCIL) has come a long way since we started coming together as a small “Cancer Community” in 2011. Our membership has grown, we have developed strong educational programs to enhance training for tomorrow’s scientists, and our clinical partnerships continue to thrive. Together, these efforts have led to the elevation of […]
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 […]
DIRECTOR’S NOTE SUMMER 2018
With the end of the spring semester, we have entered into the “construction semester” on the Urbana-Champaign campus! Work crews seem to appear without warning, and the new growth seems to be on every university street and sidewalk. It’s all part of a bigger plan to improve the community and strengthen the infrastructure that supports […]
RECRUITING OPEN FOR THE TISSUE MICROENVIRONMENT TRAINING PROGRAM
The NIH NIBIB T32 Tissue Microenvironment (TiMe) training program is now open to recruit the Fall 2018-Summer 2020 cohort. The TiMe training program is open to students from all departments across campus whose goals are to advance biomedical science and healthcare. Eight students are selected to participate in systematic activities focused on professional development so […]
SECOND ANNUAL TIME DAY SYMPOSIUM
TiMe scholars hosted the second annual Tissue Microenvironment (TiMe) Day Symposium April 13, 2018, at the Beckman Institute for Advanced Science and Technology. Over seventy attendees from 14 departments across the University of Illinois campus were present. Scholars gave rapid talks about their research and nine speakers (six faculty and three plenary) explored different aspects […]