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The Illinois Microbial Systems Initiative

Research in microbial systems has broad implications for health, agriculture, and energy sectors—areas of significant strength at Illinois.

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Connect with researchers across campus to help sustain a vibrant microbial sciences enterprise built on collaboration at Illinois. Sign up for our monthly newsletter to receive information about related research, training, funding opportunities, and highlights from researchers across the microbial systems community.

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Meet members of the MSI community!

Our Researcher Spotlights showcase the breadth and diversity of research interests and potential growth opportunities on campus. Get a closer look at members of the MSI community and their work to enhance multidisciplinary research and education in microbial sciences here at Illinois.

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