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The Beckman Institute brings researchers from many disciplines together to collaborate. The result: scientific advances that couldn’t occur any other way.

From our founder

"Always strive for excellence—there’s no substitute for it."

- Arnold 0. Beckman

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376

publications

were authored by full- and part-time faculty members during calendar year 2021.

22.5%

of all U of I patents

were issued through Beckman-supported research over the last 10 years.

home departments

and 11 colleges and schools are represented by Beckman faculty researchers.

Mission and core values

The Beckman Institute uses its mission statement and core values as a foundation for making decisions.

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News

Researchers reveal real-time glimpse into growth habits of nanoparticles

March 30, 2023 by Illinois News Bureau

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Wang leads team to provide a step forward for T cell therapy and cancer patients

March 28, 2023 by Cancer Center at Illinois

Beckman affiliate and Cancer Center at Illinois scientist Hua Wang led a team and developed a biomaterial for T cell immunotherapy that can stimulate and expand function T cells in the body.

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Hands-free wheelchair prototype achieves major milestone

March 21, 2023 by Department of Mechanical Science and Engineering

In 2020, collaborators from Beckman and other departments across the University of Illinois campus received a $1.5 million grant from the National Science Foundation to develop a robotic wheelchair that provides a novel mode of mobility to individuals with physical disabilities. Now two years in, the project has a working prototype and a patent pending.

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Molecular teamwork makes the organic dream work

March 21, 2023 by Jenna Kurtzweil

Molecular engineers at the Beckman Institute for Advanced Science and Technology triggered a domino-like structural transition in an organic semiconductor. The energy- and time-saving phenomenon may enhance the performance of smartwatches, solar cells, and other organic electronics.

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Browse our history

The Beckman Institute was the first interdisciplinary research institute on the University of Illinois campus; and a model across the world for creating collaboration. Read more about Beckman's creation and the accomplishments it has since fostered.

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The Beckman Institute is a fast-paced yet inclusive environment. We're looking for creative thinkers who are excited about supporting cutting-edge research that transcends the boundaries of traditional disciplines.

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