MCB Graduate Student Association at UIUC

MCB Graduate Student Association at UIUC The MCB Graduate Student Association at UIUC

The School of Molecular and Cellular Biology Graduate Student Association in University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

President: Rachel Martini
First Year Liaison: Henry Chen
Outreach Chair: Dylan Blaha
Communications Chair: Misael Lazaro
Biochem Department Liaison: Jessica Palalay
CDB department Liaison: Temirlan Shilikbay

Ready to level up your antibody game?Join the MCB GSA x Proteintech Antibody Application Workshop and learn practical I...
05/26/2026

Ready to level up your antibody game?

Join the MCB GSA x Proteintech Antibody Application Workshop and learn practical IHC + IF tips directly from the experts - from antibody validation to troubleshooting your own experiments. Bring your project questions for a live Q&A session with the Proteintech team!

Free lunch provided
📍 CLSL B102
🕛 Tuesday, June 2nd | 12-1 PM

Attend sessions to earn certificates of attendance/completion!

Please RSVP by FRIDAY morning so we can finalize lunch numbers and make sure everyone gets a spot.

Register - https://forms.gle/grGcMHJBGzrYq3Sb7

MCB GSA is hosting a special Science on Tap featuring an MS research talk by MCB alum Adam Nelczyk, PhD, followed by a c...
05/17/2026

MCB GSA is hosting a special Science on Tap featuring an MS research talk by MCB alum Adam Nelczyk, PhD, followed by a co****le tournament benefiting Mission Stadiums for MS. May 30 @ 12:30 PM at Riggs Beer Co. come out and play for a good cause 🧡 Swipe right to see what you can win!!

Carpooling available! Dm us or email MCB GSA to get more information!

MCB GSAW events this year felt really special 🤍We drew, sang, played games, and had fun together, but honestly, some of ...
05/14/2026

MCB GSAW events this year felt really special 🤍

We drew, sang, played games, and had fun together, but honestly, some of the best moments were just sitting around talking, laughing, and supporting each other through PhD life. Grateful for this little community we’re building together ✨

Reminder that Science on Tap is TOMORROW 🚀 we’re talking about manufacturing materials in space and it’s going to be so ...
05/09/2026

Reminder that Science on Tap is TOMORROW 🚀 we’re talking about manufacturing materials in space and it’s going to be so cool. riggs beer co, 1-2pm.

carpooling can be arranged — comment below and we’ll make it work! 🚗✨

Swipe right to meet the most magnificent and friendly companion for the event!

Reminder that Science on Tap is TOMORROW 🚀 we’re talking about manufacturing materials in space and it’s going to be so ...
05/09/2026

Reminder that Science on Tap is TOMORROW 🚀 we’re talking about manufacturing materials in space and it’s going to be so cool. riggs beer co, 1-2pm. be there 🍺

Need a ride? we’ve got you covered, just dm us and we’ll arrange carpooling! 🚗✨

Please join us for a Special Edition Science on Tap with MCB alum Adam Nelczyk presenting! The MCB GSA is hosting an add...
05/08/2026

Please join us for a Special Edition Science on Tap with MCB alum Adam Nelczyk presenting! The MCB GSA is hosting an additional talk this month on Saturday, May 30, followed by a casual co****le tournament to raise money for Mission Stadiums 4 Multiple Sclerosis.

Sign up in teams of two via the QR code or register day-of. We are asking for a $20 suggested donation per team, but all are welcome regardless of ability to donate. We will have prizes for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place teams!

When: Saturday, May 30 at 12:30 PM
Where: Rigg’s Beer Company
What: Free public science talk followed by a fundraiser for MS4MS

Throwback to when Rosie came to hang out as our favorite therapy dog 🐾? Shoutout to the University Of Illinois Police De...
05/06/2026

Throwback to when Rosie came to hang out as our favorite therapy dog 🐾? Shoutout to the University Of Illinois Police Department for bringing her in! She loves the belly rubs and treats and takes her job very seriously 🥰. We can’t wait to shower her with all our love soon!

What does it actually take to make things in space?Join MCB GSA for Science on Tap with Dr. Sameh Tawfick at Riggs Brewe...
05/03/2026

What does it actually take to make things in space?

Join MCB GSA for Science on Tap with Dr. Sameh Tawfick at Riggs Brewery, where we’ll talk about Mission Illinois and how researchers are thinking about manufacturing materials beyond Earth.

You definitely don’t need to be an engineer to follow along! Just come curious.

📍 Riggs Brewery, Urbana
🗓️ May 10
⏰ 1–2 PM

Come by, hang out, and learn something cool with us!

Curious about the molecules nature makes? 🌿🔬Come explore the world of natural products🗓️April 19th | ⏰ 1–2 PM📍 Riggs Bre...
04/12/2026

Curious about the molecules nature makes? 🌿🔬
Come explore the world of natural products

🗓️April 19th | ⏰ 1–2 PM
📍 Riggs Brewery, Urbana

Grad Student Appreciation Week is calling 🥳Snacks, vibes… and rumor has it there might be Proteintech goodies at one of ...
04/05/2026

Grad Student Appreciation Week is calling 🥳
Snacks, vibes… and rumor has it there might be Proteintech goodies at one of the events🥰
(and maybe Alice🦙makes an appearance…if you know, you know)

Come through. You deserve the break.

Taxes are part of adulting… unfortunately 😅But we’re making it easier. Expert advice, all your questions answered, and d...
03/18/2026

Taxes are part of adulting… unfortunately 😅
But we’re making it easier. Expert advice, all your questions answered, and dinner included 🍽️

🗓️ March 26 | 5:30–7:00 PM
📍 CIF 4029

Scan the QR code to RSVP 😁

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