About

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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412

publications authored

by full- and part-time faculty during the 2019 calendar year.

25.4%

of all campus patents

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

campus departments

and 14 colleges are represented within Beckman when considering the home units of both student and 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

Student Researcher Spotlight: Ki Yun Lee

June 14, 2021 by Beckman Institute

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Barbey edits new Cambridge Handbook

June 15, 2021 by Beckman Institute

Beckman researcher Aron Barbey is an editor of the Cambridge Handbook of Intelligence and Cognitive Neuroscience, which introduces readers to the thought-provoking research on the neural foundations of human intelligence.

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Microscopy technique employed to characterize redox states of single extracellular vesicles, biomarkers for some cancers

June 4, 2021 by Kyle Shelton

Researchers at the Beckman Institute adapted a fluorescence microscopy technique to characterize individual extracellular vesicles. Precise measurement of individual EV redox states could help physicians diagnose cancer and other diseases from bodily fluid samples.

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Madak-Erdogan named editor-in-chief of endocrinology journal

June 7, 2021 by Endocrine Society

Beckman researcher Zeynep Madak-Erdogan, an associate professor of food science and human nutrition, has been named editor-in-chief of the Journal of the Endocrine Society. Her research focuses on understanding how hormones and metabolism affect women’s health.

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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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