Personalized Nutrition Initiative Writing Workshop
We recently launched the Personalized Nutrition Initiative Writing Workshop and are thrilled by the strong response from the faculty and students. We look forward to participating in the interest survey and are eager to create a productive and supportive writing environment.
To accommodate preferences and availability, the Writing Workshop is a dedicated “shut-in” space for focused work, allowing you to drop in as your schedule allows. Here are the key details:
🗓Workshop Schedule & Location
Dates: July 28 – August 21
Days: Mondays & Thursdays
Time: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Location: Room 612, Institute for Genomic Biology (IGB)
📝 Format & Expectations
Room 612 will be a quiet, reserved space—no formal presentations, lectures, or meetings—just time to write. Attendees are welcome (and encouraged!) to stay for the whole day, but feel free to drop in as your schedule allows.
To create opportunities for peer support and collaboration:
- Morning hours (9 AM – Noon) are informally geared toward faculty
- Afternoon hours (Noon – 3 PM) are loosely reserved for students, postdocs, and staff
Of course, everyone is welcome at any time, even if you didn’t complete the interest survey—these times are just suggestions to help facilitate natural opportunities for connection.
☕ Snacks, Coffee, & Collaboration
Snacks and beverages will be available in the back of the room to keep you fueled. For those seeking feedback, idea exchanges, or writing support, we encourage you to meet in the adjacent Array Café, which provides a perfect setting for informal discussion without disrupting the quiet workspace in 612 IGB.
📢 Publication Support
We’re still finalizing details on financial support for publication fees associated with work developed through the workshops. We plan to share the brief application and selection criteria next week.
We’re excited to help you make meaningful progress on your writing projects. Whether you’re drafting a manuscript, revising a proposal, or planning your next big idea, we hope this space helps you achieve your goal. Please don’t hesitate to reach out to Hannah Holscher, Associate Director of the Personalized Nutrition Initiative at Illinois, with any questions. We hope to see many of you in 612 IGB during the next four weeks!
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2025 Personalized Nutrition Innovation Day– Exploring the Nexus of Technology, Behavior, and Personalized Nutrition
Our annual event will take place on October 27-29, 2025, at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign campus. This included an Innovation Day with oral and poster presentations, an External Partners Program meeting, an External Advisory Committee meeting, and opportunities for meetings with researchers.
TENTATIVE SCHEDULE
Monday, October 27
4:00-6:00 PM Public Lecture Event
6:00 PM Welcome Reception for campus leaders, External Partners, External Advisors, Steering Committee (Invitation only)
Tuesday, October 28
8:00-10:30 AM External Advisory Committee meeting or Pre-arranged Meetings with Researchers
11:00 AM -5:30 PM Personalized Nutrition Innovation Day – Scientific Presentations
5:30-7:30 PM Personalized Nutrition Innovation Day – Reception and Poster Presentations
Wednesday, October 29 (Invitation Only)
8:00 AM-Noon Workshop
Noon-1:00 PM Lunch
1:00-3:30 PM External Partners Program Meeting