Core research facilities
Tools that make research possible
The Beckman Institute is home to five core research facilities:
Researchers from around campus, nation and world use them.
Tools that make research possible
The Beckman Institute is home to five core research facilities:
Researchers from around campus, nation and world use them.
Biomedical Imaging Center
BIC is a state-of-the-art imaging facility that develops and applies cutting-edge techniques.
Staff members employ advanced MRI, optical imaging and more to address questions about structure and function of systems across a variety of disciplines.
Biomedical Imaging Center
BIC is a state-of-the-art imaging facility that develops and applies cutting-edge techniques.
Staff members employ advanced MRI, optical imaging and more to address questions about structure and function of systems across a variety of disciplines.
Illinois Polymer Maker Lab
Beckman’s newest core research facility is the first of its kind for the automated formulation and testing of polymer-based materials.
At IPML, researchers design polymer-based materials and capture digital materials data, which they can plug into artificial intelligence models.
Illinois Polymer Maker Lab
Beckman’s newest core research facility is the first of its kind for the automated formulation and testing of polymer-based materials.
At IPML, researchers design polymer-based materials and capture digital materials data, which they can plug into artificial intelligence models.
Molecular Imaging Laboratory
The Molecular Imaging Laboratory's staff members guide researchers through molecular imaging techniques on a range of tools, including a Vector PET/SPECT/CT and PerkinElmer IVIS Spectrum CT live-animal imaging system.
Molecular Imaging Laboratory
The Molecular Imaging Laboratory's staff members guide researchers through molecular imaging techniques on a range of tools, including a Vector PET/SPECT/CT and PerkinElmer IVIS Spectrum CT live-animal imaging system.
Microscopy Suite
The Microscopy Suite offers a range of imaging modalities and supporting equipment is available for the preparation, imaging and analysis of microscopic specimens.
Microscopy Suite
The Microscopy Suite offers a range of imaging modalities and supporting equipment is available for the preparation, imaging and analysis of microscopic specimens.
Visualization Laboratory
The Vis Lab supports a variety of imaging and visual tools related to research, including ultra high-speed video, 3D animation, high-resolution 2D scanning, publication graphics and more.
Visualization Laboratory
The Vis Lab supports a variety of imaging and visual tools related to research, including ultra high-speed video, 3D animation, high-resolution 2D scanning, publication graphics and more.
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