The Community-Academic Scholars Program accelerates community-engaged research that is rigorous, collaborative, and actionable by matching research teams with talented undergrads, and meaningful support. Accepting proposals until 1/28! Ready to learn more? go.illinois.edu/CAS_mentor

Led by successful NIH-funded faculty, the NIH Grant Writing Series helps jr faculty prepare their first R01 or other investigator proposals. Each participant is paired with an experienced faculty mentor. Department heads, deans, & directors must submit nominations by Dec. 1: go.illinois.edu/NIH-GWS

Building on the momentum of #FoundersWeek, strengthening relationships, & important lessons from his work with MarginDx, IHSI Director Stephen Boppart reflects on how we are preparing to drive health innovation across #Illinois and with our partners: healthinstitute.illinois.edu/news-events/...

#Illinois students, do research that makes a local impact with the Community-Academic Scholars program! Join us for a virtual info. session Nov. 19 to learn more: healthinstitute.illinois.edu/partnerships...

Through the Health Equity Research Experience (HERE) at Mayo Clinic, two undergraduates will spend 10 weeks immersed in the research and culture of a major medical center while contributing to research to advance health equity. Learn more and apply by Dec. 3: mayoillinois.org/education-tr...

Protein - are we getting enough? Are all sources of protein created equal? Can this magical macro make an impact on our health? Learn more in LESS THAN AN HOUR: registration.extension.illinois.edu/start/commun...

Interested in summer research at Mayo Clinic? #Illinois undergrads have unique pathways to research at Mayo Clinic. Join us at an information session Oct. 2, 6-7 p.m., over Zoom to learn more about summer programs SURF, CRISP, & HERE. Register for Zoom details: illinois.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

Introducing #Illinois' 2025-2026 emerging research leaders! Representing 15 units in 8 colleges and 6 of #Illinois' ten campuswide interdisciplinary research institutes, take a few moments to get to know our 15 newest academy members! Read more: healthinstitute.illinois.edu/news-events/...

This summer, 15 #Illinois undergrads worked with Mayo Clinic mentors on cutting-edge projects. Learn more about their research and the transformative experiences they had. 3-5 p.m. September 4 at @beckmanillinois.bsky.social. Register today: redcap.healthinstitute.illinois.edu/surveys/?s=R...

🤯 14 #Illinois undergrad researchers did what all summer? Where? Find out September 4 at @beckmanillinois.bsky.social. Join us to learn more & celebrate the exciting projects & the outstanding scholars who worked on them! Register by August 28: redcap.healthinstitute.illinois.edu/surveys/?s=R...

👏 Shoutout to Sophia Stierwalt for an amazing ISPRA 2025 poster presentation! She shared her work with @DREAAM on culturally-rich STEM experiences for 3rd–5th graders. 🎉 Don’t miss more at our Community-Academic Scholars Poster Session. RSVP: redcap.healthinstitute.illinois.edu/surveys/?s=X...

As we gear up to announce the next #ERLA cohort, we're celebrating Maggie Berg, IHSI’s Senior Research Development Manager and the visionary behind the program. Her leadership has shaped 30 alums—and counting. Learn more: healthinstitute.illinois.edu/news-events/...

Climate-related disasters are increasing in frequency & intensity—and disproportionately affecting mental health in vulnerable communities. Dr. Tara Powell’s research focuses on trauma-informed, community-centered solutions. Read more ➡️ healthinstitute.illinois.edu/news-events/...

As our Community-Academic Scholars prepare for their August 6 poster session, we thank the late Edward Heiken, a 1972 economics alum & long-time #Illini. Through his gift, four scholars are working to advance research & translation in brain health. healthinstitute.illinois.edu/news-events/...

📊 From study design to data analysis, the Biostatistics, Epidemiology, and Research Design (BERD) team works with investigators throughout the research lifecycle to make #Illinois health research stronger. Read more: healthinstitute.illinois.edu/news-events/...

With a focus on natural language processing, artificial intelligence & machine learning, and knowledge representation for biomedical applications, iSchool Prof. Halil Kilicoglu is making science more innovative and trustworthy: healthinstitute.illinois.edu/news-events/...

As they wrap up their review, we want to acknowledge the hard work of the selection committee for the Emerging Research Leaders Academy (ERLA) for reviewing dozens of applications to select the 25-26 cohort! Learn more about the 2024-25 ERLA experience: healthinstitute.illinois.edu/news-events/...

IHSI Affiliate Tara Powell, an #Illinois social work professor, is working with collaborators to explore how to better support children affected by natural disasters. Read more: healthinstitute.illinois.edu/news-events/...

From viral evolution to translational impact, Prof. Chris Brooke is working to address a "critically important knowledge gap for designing and evaluating vaccines that are more effective at stopping viral transmission within the community." healthinstitute.illinois.edu/news-events/...

Max Wallace started with one program at IHSI. Now he’s helping lead community-driven public health work across our community and the state. 🤝📣 🌟 Meet Max: The Connector, Collaborator, Community Champion and Two-time @ahsillinois.bsky.social alum! healthinstitute.illinois.edu/news…

Max Wallace started with one program at IHSI. Now he’s helping lead community-driven public health work across our community and the state. 🤝📣 🌟 Meet Max: The Connector, Collaborator, and Community Champion: healthinstitute.illinois.edu/news-events/...

The Community-Academic Scholar (CAS)-IHSI team was out and about in the community this past weekend! 📸 Peep CAS and IHSI friends popping up at

Wondering about our 💻virtual Computational Genomics Course? We’ve got answers. ⬇️ 🧬 What is CompGen? 🧬 Do I need coding experience? 🧬 Is this course for me? (Spoiler: probably yes) Swipe through to find out what makes this course so popular, and join us June 23–27!

We want to shout a big THANK YOU to Eryck Wiles, Cecilia Santiago, and Esther Cardenas, three students from our Summer 2024 Cohort, who served on a panel to offer their insights and experiences to our newest cohort. Can you guess what their BIGGEST piece of advice was?

Meet Sharon Lavigne, founder of Rise St. James, an environmental justice & civil rights leader whose story reminds us: 🌿 Protecting the planet starts with protecting people 🫁 Clean air is a human right 🌎 Climate health = community health Learn more: healthinstitute.illinois.edu/about/divers...

Prof. Shardé McNeil Smith's research highlights how Black families navigate discrimination and systemic racism and the impact these experiences have on relationship & family dynamics as well as mental health 📚 Read more: healthinstitute.illinois.edu/news-events/...

🎉 Today marked the kickoff of the 2025 Community-Academic Scholars program! We were so thrilled to get the whole group together at @beckmanillinois.bsky.social We look forward to seeing the impact they will make and the impact that will be made on them. Stay tuned!!

💙 🧡 Best wishes to the #Illinois students who are starting their summer research programs at Mayo Clinic this summer!

✨ Transform your research toolbox.🔬 Mayo Clinic & Illinois instructors will lead you through the basics of computational genomics during the Summer 2025 Virtual Computational Genomics Course! 📅 Get details and register by June 16: mayoillinois.org/education-tr...

🧬 genomics 💉 immunology 🧠 neuroimaging ✨AI for health 🔸12 #Illinois students🔹 will be conducting cutting-edge research to improve patient care in each of these fields at 🛡️ Mayo Clinic. Meet the 2025 Summer Undergraduate Research Fellows: healthinstitute.illinois.edu/news-events/...

📣 ATTN Mid-career faculty and researchers! The ERLA Deadline has been ✨extended to this Friday, May 23!✨ Contact your dean, director, or department head TODAY to ask them to submit a nomination! Nomination form: redcap.healthinstitute.illinois.edu/surveys/?s=3...

🎉🎉 Congratulations to Angela Bradley on receiving a $2.4 million grant from the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity's "New Stores in Food Deserts Program" to build a grocery store in northwest Urbana! www.news-gazette.com/business/war...

At #Illinois, preparing faculty & researchers to lead large-scale, interdisciplinary research is more than a priority—it’s a strategic investment in our future. ▶️ Below, mid-career faculty discuss how ERLA has helped them grow into high-impact leaders. 🔗 redcap.healthinstitute.illinois.edu/surve…

📚 New resources from IHSI’s Diversity Committee to help you foster belonging in the workplace. We are excited to highlight a resource by IHSI Affiliate & @epsyatillinois.bsky.social Prof Nidia Ruedas-Gracia on creating a sense of belonging on research teams! healthinstitute.illinois.edu

🚨 Calling all aspiring research leaders! 🚨Nominations are OPEN for the 25–26 Emerging Research Leaders Academy! Ready to lead large grants & major research efforts? ERLA offers the training needed to succeed! Accepting nominations until May 16! 🔗 redcap.healthinstitute.illinois.edu/surveys/?s=3...

🎉 Celebrating innovation and collaboration! Five Illinois grad students are teaming up with Mayo Clinic to build the future of health technologies. Read their story: healthinstitute.illinois.edu/news/innovat... #Innovation #ResearchLeaders

Many thanks to the Office of Undergraduate Research and all who help make the Undergraduate Research Symposium a reality each year, and congratulations to all of this year's participants! Several members of the IHSI Team were at the symposium to serve as judges for posters and oral presentations.

18 incredible students from #Illinois, Fisk University & Morgan State are working with researchers + community orgs to lead bold, equity-focused research addressing 🧠 Literacy & refugee support 🌍 Food insecurity 🧬 Tech for aging adults 🤰🏽 Maternal health & justice 🧠 Neurodiversity & access …& more!

I'm so proud of all the work our Emerging Research Leaders put in this year. It was a joy to work with them. The presentations this morning were inspiring and I look forward to supporting them as they work towards making their visions a reality. 🧡💙

🎉 Join us in congratulating the 2024 - 25 Emerging Research Leaders! 🎉 This morning, 15 faculty and researchers presented their visions for the future of #Illinois research and their careers as well as some of the more meaningful lessons they learned in the Emerging Research Leaders Academy.

To further support the leadership and team science training offered during the Emerging Research Leadership Academy, IHSI now offers opportunities for ERLA alumni to apply their skills, build relationships, and create a supportive community. Read more: healthinstitute.illinois.edu/news-events/...

Dr. Kim Barbel Johnson has been working to ensure that medical advancements reach historically marginalized populations by bridging the gap between academic research and community needs. Read her Q&A on working to build a more equitable health landscape: healthinstitute.illinois.edu/news-events/...

We’re THRILLED to welcome Mayo Clinic Comprehensive Cancer Center's Dr. Barbel Johnson to share her insights & innovative approaches to diversifying participation in cancer clinical trials & reducing cancer care disparities. 📅 Q&A to follow. redcap.healthinstitute.illinois.edu/surveys/?s=W...

Join us for an insightful conversation on iCCaRE: Cancer Research Link© 🎥✨ youtu.be/uzDVR8YwjGc Listen as Kim Barbel Johnson! shares what surprised her most during her first visit to Nigeria 🇳🇬, her role in iCCaRE, and the impact of international collaboration on clinical trials 🌍🔬.

We are seeking ONE MORE undergrad Community-Academic Scholar to contribute to culturally rich STEM experiences for 3rd-5th graders! Develop activities, research impact, & help close the STEM opportunity gap. Ready to make an impact? Apply by 3/16: redcap.healthinstitute.illinois.edu/surveys/?s=W...

Congratulations to IHSI Director Dr. Stephen Boppart on being selected for the 2025 Michael S. Feld Biophotonics Award by @optica.org. Read more about the award and Dr. Boppart's innovative and influential contributions to the field of biophotonics www.optica.org/get_involved...

LAST CHANCE to sign up! REGISTER BY 2/21! calendars.illinois.edu/detail/5212?...

Learn more about Dr. Sharghi's commitment to improving health outcomes, addressing systemic disparities in healthcare, and applying statistical techniques to medical, public health, educational, and social equity issues and join us Feb. 19! healthinstitute.illinois.edu/connect/news...

"What we're seeing in the moment is the few companies who took it to heart…and the many who just wanted to sprinkle some DEI on top." If they were sprinkling it on top, it was performative anyway. Here's hoping the old DEI programs might evolve to actual systemic change. www.npr.org/2025/02/03/n...

📣Community-engaged researchers! Join us as Diane Doberneck, Michigan State University, discusses the key elements of successful community engagement & developing multiple publishing pieces for academic & public/practitioner audiences. Register now: redcap.healthinstitute.illinois.edu/surveys/?s=A...