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Cold as (vitreous) ice: high pressure freezing microscopic worms
In normal microscope preps, ice crystals that form as a sample is frozen can damage the cell's ultrastructure and create a less-than-perfect image. Microscopy Suite Director Scott Robinson shows how using high pressure freezing/freeze substitution provides unparalleled cellular preservation. This is an abbreviated version of the longer video here https://youtu.be/Stf-TUfdHrc
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Using high pressure freezing to image microscopic worms
In normal microscope preps, ice crystals that form as a sample is frozen can damage a cell's ultrastructure and create a less-than-perfect image. Microscopy Suite Director Scott Robinson demonstrates how using high pressure freezing/freeze...
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Mantis Shrimp Bioinspired Camera for Cancer Surgery
Researchers at the Beckman Institute have adapted the unparalleled visual system of the mantis shrimp to create a camera that can help guide doctors during cancer surgery. Learn more at https://news.illinois.edu/view/6367/1572383938
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"Strategies for Creating an Inclusive Workplace Culture" by Jaclyn Jensen (SmithGroup Lecture)
Jaclyn Jensen, associate dean of student success in the Driehaus College of Business at DePaul University, speaks about "Strategies for Creating an Inclusive Workplace Culture" as part of the Beckman Institute's annual SmithGroup lecture series....
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2021 Vision and Spirit Award presentation
Director Jeff Moore presents the Vision and Spirit Award to Martha Gillette via Zoom. The Vision and Spirit Award recognizes a Beckman researcher who has fostered interdisciplinary collaboration in their research and exemplifies founder Arnold...
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Biomedical Imaging Center: Research
Technical Director Brad Sutton gives an overview of some of the research taking place at the Biomedical Imaging Center at the Beckman Institute on the University of Illinois Urbana-Campaign campus.
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Biomedical Imaging Center: Core Facility Tour
Director Tracey Wszalek gives a tour of the Biomedical Imaging Center at the Beckman Institute on the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign campus.
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Biomedical Imaging Center: fMRI Demo
Brad Sutton explains what happens during a functional MRI study at the Biomedical Imaging Center
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'Big Red' first human MRI scanner schematic
Explore inside the world's first human MRI scanner, Big Red.
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Virtual Tour: Beckman Institute
Take a personalized virtual tour of the Beckman Institute for Advanced Science and Technology. For more information about the Beckman Institute, please visit http://www.beckman.illinois.edu
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Interview with Founding Director Ted Brown
A behind-the-scenes conversation with Founding Director, Ted Brown, about the past, present, and future of the Beckman Institute. This interview was recorded in connection with the Beckman Institute's 2021 open house. For more information, please...
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Interview with Founding Director Ted Brown (full interview)
A behind-the-scenes conversation with Founding Director, Ted Brown, about the past, present, and future of the Beckman Institute. This video is their complete, one-hour discussion recorded via Zoom on January 29, 2021.
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Visualization Lab: Visualization Sampler
Explore some of the visuals created by the Beckman Institute Visualization Lab.
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Virtual Tour: Arnold Beckman Rotunda Exhibit
Take a virtual tour of the Beckman Rotunda Exhibit with Patty Jones and learn about the history of Arnold Beckman and the founding of the Beckman Institute.