Meet a researcher
“I study how we as humans can use adaptations found in the natural world to create new and innovative technologies.
My best piece of advice would be to always ask questions.... Just keep practicing and as your skills grow, your confidence will too."
-Elizabeth Bello, an entomology graduate student
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Researchers identify compound with antiseizure effects
Beckman researcher Hee Jung Chung, a professor of molecular and integrative physiology, discusses how her team discovered a compound that reduces the excitability of neurons in the hippocampus. The compound lowered the severity of seizures in mice and may contribute to the development of medications to treat epilepsy in humans.
Changing the culture of science
21st Century Scientists
This Beckman initiative is working to improve inclusion and diversity, create incentives for engagement, and innovate scientific training.
Inclusive Lab Leaders
21st Century Scientists leads this training initiative, which puts on regular workshops for both student researchers and their leaders.
Visit the 21st Century
Scientists' website
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How to MRI your dragon
Bearded dragons are America's No. 1 companion lizard. Dr. Krista Keller and "B" the bearded dragon discuss why they are creating an MRI brain atlas for these amazing reptiles.
Meet a researcher
"By using the physics of MRI, we can see more than just the parts of the brain. It's a look at how they dynamically communicate with each other. The fun part of my job is to figure out how to get that information out of the imaging data."
-Brad Sutton, professor of bioengineering
Become a Beckman researcher
Whether you're a student hoping make a difference, already leading research on campus, or thinking about becoming a faculty member at the University of Illinois, the Beckman Institute could be the right place for you.
Need resources for your research?
We provide state-of-the-art facilities for faculty members, staff, and students.
Biomedical Imaging Center
BIC is a state-of-the-art imaging facility that develops and applies cutting-edge techniques using magnetic resonance and molecular imaging tools.
Staff members employ advanced MRI, optical imaging, EEG, PET, SPECT, CT, fluorescence, and bioluminescence techniques to address questions about structure and function of systems across a variety of disciplines.
Imaging Technology Group
ITG is home to Beckman's Microscopy Suite and its Visualization Lab.
Hundreds of researchers from the Beckman Institute and nearly every department on campus use its state-of-the-art microscopy, spectroscopy, image processing, and rendering capabilities.
Research images
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