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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

How to ace your poster presentation: one Beckman student's guide

Oct. 2, 2023 by Manan Sanghavi

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Protein p53 regulates learning, memory, sociability in mice

Sept. 27, 2023 by Jenna Kurtzweil

Beckman researchers have established the protein p53 as critical for regulating sociability, repetitive behavior, and hippocampus-related learning and memory in mice, illuminating the relationship between the protein-coding gene TP53 and neurodevelopmental and psychiatric disorders like autism spectrum disorder.

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Former Beckman researcher becomes Illinois' first director of entrepreneurship

Sept. 27, 2023 by Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research and Innovation

Gerald Wilson was part of a multidisciplinary research team at Beckman as a graduate student. That research led to the development of an advanced materials company, which Wilson co-founded and led as CEO over the last four years. Now in his new role, he is responsible for developing and implementing a plan to accelerate entrepreneurship across research institutes, colleges, and departments.

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Illinois Kids Development Study receives another boost in funding

Sept. 13, 2023 by Illinois News Bureau

After receiving an initial $17.9 million award from the National Institutes of Health, Beckman Institute's Illinois Kids Development Study will receive another $13.7 million to continue its work for another seven years. This money is part of a national collaborative effort to explore how environmental exposures influence child development, cognition, growth, and 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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