We are proud to announce the publication of our latest article in The Journal of Nutrition titled “A Nutrient-Dense Diet with Optimal Protein Level Restores Goblet Cells and Alleviates Microbial Dysbiosis in a Mouse Model of Colitis.” Congratulations to our graduate student, Lingfan Jian, and former laboratory member, Jiaxuan Li, for their outstanding contributions as co-first authors. This achievement reflects their dedication, hard work, and commitment to advancing research in nutrition and gut health. We are excited to celebrate this important milestone with our laboratory community. 🎉✨
As we close the Spring 2026 semester, we would like to thank Dr. Chen and Dr. Pan for their continuous support and trust in guiding both graduate and undergraduate students in conducting animal and in vitro research within our laboratory. We also congratulate our graduating student, Vivia Nguyen, on completing her journey this Spring. Thank you for your dedication and hard work, and we wish you continued success and happiness in your future endeavors. 🎉 Wishing all members of our laboratory a joyful and successful Summer and Fall semester ahead. ✨
Congratulations to our graduate student, Abrory Pramana, for winning the Men’s Doubles C Bracket at the 2026 UIUC Open Badminton Tournament. Beyond his dedication to research, Abrory also stays active through his passion for badminton, reflecting a great balance between academic and personal growth. We are proud of his achievement and wish him continued success both in the lab and on the court. 🏸✨
Congratulations to our graduate student, Abrory Pramana, on earning First Place in the Graduate Student Lightning Talks at the 9th International Food Security at Illinois Symposium for his presentation titled “Indonesian Microalgae, Gut Health, and a New Vision for International Food Security,” as well as receiving the Best Student Poster Presentation award for his research “Gut Metabolites Indole-3-Carboxaldehyde (ICA) Upregulates p27 Protein Level: An In Vitro Study Using Colon Cancer Cell Line.” We are proud to celebrate his outstanding achievements and contributions to research and scientific communication. 🎉✨
We would like to congratulate our graduate student, Abrory Pramana, on successfully completing this year’s Ramadan observance. May the spirit of Ramadan continue to bring him and his loved ones peace, strength, joy, and abundant blessings.
Stay warm, everyone! Keep your research going well!
Happy Chinese New Year! Wishing everyone a year filled with new opportunities, meaningful discoveries, and continued growth together.春节快乐 · Gong Xi Fa Cai · Happy Lunar New Year! 🎉
We hope everyone's winter break went great, and welcome you back for the 2026 spring semester!