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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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477

publications

were authored by full- and part-time faculty members during calendar year 2023.

1,331

researchers, staff, and students

work at the Beckman Institute

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

Beckman Institute Open House set for April 4-5

Feb. 14, 2025 by Jenna Kurtzweil

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Nature-inspired 3D-printing method shoots up faster than bamboo

March 11, 2025 by Jenna Kurtzweil

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Timothy Trinklein’s research puts mind over matter

March 4, 2025 by Samantha Jones Toal

Timothy Trinklein is a postdoctoral researcher at the Beckman Institute for Advanced Science and Technology, where he uses single cell and imaging mass spectrometry to map biochemical alterations in neurodegenerative disease.

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Beckman researchers named Sloan Research Fellows

March 3, 2025 by Illinois News Bureau

Two Beckman researchers, Yingjie Zhang and Lisa Olshansky, have been named Sloan Research Fellows for embodying the creativity, ambition, and rigor that drive discovery forward. The Sloan Foundation is a not-for-profit, mission-driven institution dedicated to improving the welfare of all through the advancement of scientific knowledge and awarding scientists who contribute to this.

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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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