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The Grainger College of Engineering and Carle Health demonstrate working prototype of emergency ventilator for COVID-19 patients
A team led by the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign’s Grainger College of Engineering and Carle Health has produced a prototype emergency... -
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Computational human cell reveals new insight on genetic information processing
Beckman researchers, including from left, chemistry professors Zaida "Zan" Luthey-Schulten and Martin Gruebele, and research scientist Zhaleh Ghaemi,... -
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Understanding differences in streptavidin-biotin binding
Rafael C. Bernardi recently published a paper that uses computational tools to explain the mechanism of how streptavidin and biotin binding is... -
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Crumpled graphene makes ultra-sensitive cancer DNA detector
A new study at the University of Illinois demonstrates that crumpling graphene makes it more than ten thousand times more sensitive to DNA by... -
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Student Researcher Spotlight: Yudu Li
Meet our featured student researcher. Yudu Li is a Ph.D. student in electrical and computer engineering, who works in the Integrative Imaging Group... -
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Two hormones drive anemonefish fathering, aggression
Two brain-signaling molecules control how anemonefish dads care for their young and respond to nest intruders, researchers report in a new study.... -
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2020 Beckman Institute postdoctoral fellows announced
The Beckman Institute has named five 2020 Beckman postdoctoral fellows who will have a range of research projects: Catherine Applegate, Saadia... -
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Get to Know Beckman: Nikki Kopmann
Nikki Kopmann is a grants and contracts specialist in the Business Office at the Beckman Institute. -
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Fan Lam earns NSF CAREER award for enhanced brain mapping technology
Fan Lam's enhanced magnetic resonance imaging research has earned him a National Science Foundation CAREER award and more than $500,000 to support... -
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Understanding how monomer sequence affects conductance in ‘molecular wires’
A new study from the Schroeder and Moore groups at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign provides an unprecedented look at how monomer... -
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Fish fathers exhibit signatures of 'baby brain' that may aid parental behavior
Work led by Alison Bell (GNDP), a professor of evolution, ecology and behavior, found that transition to fatherhood is accompanied by a host of... -
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Using super-resolution ultrasound localization microscopy to detect oxygen levels in tissues
A new study led by Pengfei Song, an assistant professor of electrical and computer engineering, uses ultrasound localization microscopy to measure... -
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New aerial image dataset to help provide farmers with actionable insights
A dataset of large-scale aerial images produced by Intelinair, a spinout from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, aims to give farmers... -
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Study maps landmarks of peripheral artery disease to guide treatment development
Study led by Wawrzyniec Dobrucki, a professor of bioengineering, used a suite of imaging methods to create the first holistic picture of peripheral... -
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Team deciphers how myotonic dystrophy generates lethal heart dysfunctions
Roughly 80% of people with myotonic dystrophy – a common form of muscular dystrophy – experience dangerous heart ailments, and heart rhythm defects... -
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Researchers tackle augmented listening research one microphone at a time
Led by graduate student Ryan Corey and his adviser Andrew Singer, researchers at the Coordinated Science Lab are working to make hearing aids, smart... -
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IHSI Research Spotlight: Jessie Chin
Beckman affiliate Jessie Chin, an assistant professor in the School of Information Sciences, seeks to bridge theories in cognitive sciences,... -
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Student Researcher Spotlight: Krishna Anapindi
Meet our featured student researcher: Krishna Anapindi, a Ph.D. student in analytical neuroscience, works in the Sweedler Research Group at the... -
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New York Times: TerraSentia robots, agricultural and biological engineering faculty featured
Girish Chowdhary, a professor of agricultural and biological engineering and affiliate at the Beckman Institute, continues to make headlines with his... -
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McElwain to discuss developmental theory, engineering solutions March 5 at Beckman
Nancy McElwain, a professor of human development and family studies, will speak at the second Director’s Seminar of the spring semester. McElwain...
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