Northwestern’s inaugural URIC Research Impact Day spotlighted how agile, cross-campus engines turn bold ideas into solutions
January 28, 2026
Northwestern’s inaugural URIC Research Impact Day spotlighted how agile, cross-campus engines turn bold ideas into solutions
Northwestern Chemistry faculty helped highlight the power of cross-disciplinary research at the University’s inaugural Research Impact Day, hosted by the Office of Research Institute and Center Administration. Milan Mrksich and Ted Sargent, joined leaders from across Northwestern to showcase how institutes including Center for Synthetic Biology, International Institute for Nanotechnology, and Paula M. Trienens Institute for Sustainability and Energy bring together shared infrastructure, faculty expertise and team science to accelerate discovery and real-world impact.