Research
Research that matters
The Beckman Institute is a community of researchers that use state-of-the-art facilities to transcend traditional boundaries.
Our three research themes:
- create better imaging tools
- study intelligence
- harness molecules for better drugs, materials, and more
Research that matters
The Beckman Institute is a community of researchers that use state-of-the-art facilities to transcend traditional boundaries.
Our three research themes:
- create better imaging tools
- study intelligence
- harness molecules for better drugs, materials, and more
Nature-inspired 3D-printing method shoots up faster than bamboo
A simple, energy-efficient 3D-printing process takes its cues from trees to manufacture polymers quickly and inexpensively.
Read articleNature-inspired 3D-printing method shoots up faster than bamboo
A simple, energy-efficient 3D-printing process takes its cues from trees to manufacture polymers quickly and inexpensively.
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Meet a researcher
"Working at the Beckman has motivated me to take on more ambitious and bold research endeavors, and has moved me from the question of whether I (my lab) can accomplish them to whether we (the Beckman team) can do it."
-Sepideh Sadaghiani, psychology
Meet a researcher
"Working at the Beckman has motivated me to take on more ambitious and bold research endeavors, and has moved me from the question of whether I (my lab) can accomplish them to whether we (the Beckman team) can do it."
-Sepideh Sadaghiani, psychology
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The wheelchair of the future, the ballbot
The ballbot wheelchair may be the future of mobility assistance. Researchers from across the University of Illinois campus have created a Star Wars-inspired robotic wheelchair that uses a single, rolling ball to provide a hands-free, intuitive, and flexible device for users.
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The wheelchair of the future, the ballbot
The ballbot wheelchair may be the future of mobility assistance. Researchers from across the University of Illinois campus have created a Star Wars-inspired robotic wheelchair that uses a single, rolling ball to provide a hands-free, intuitive, and flexible device for users.
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Beckman MRI speaks for itself
Using some of the fastest MRI technology in the world, Beckman researchers can see the physical mechanics of the spoken (or sung) word. This speed has allowed researchers to begin exploring the structural nuances of emotional speech.
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Beckman MRI speaks for itself
Using some of the fastest MRI technology in the world, Beckman researchers can see the physical mechanics of the spoken (or sung) word. This speed has allowed researchers to begin exploring the structural nuances of emotional speech.
Meet a researcher
"Always ask questions. Don’t be afraid of looking silly or that you’re asking a “dumb” question — there’s no such thing. Just keep practicing and as your skills grow, your confidence will too."
-Elizabeth Bello, a student researcher in entomology
Meet a researcher
"Always ask questions. Don’t be afraid of looking silly or that you’re asking a “dumb” question — there’s no such thing. Just keep practicing and as your skills grow, your confidence will too."
-Elizabeth Bello, a student researcher in entomology
Beckman researchers develop electrochemical process to separate valuable chemicals from waste
A collaboration among chemical engineers and animal scientists has created a system for recovering valuable industrial chemicals from animal waste, representing a major step towards circularity and environmental sustainability. Read articleBeckman researchers develop electrochemical process to separate valuable chemicals from waste
A collaboration among chemical engineers and animal scientists has created a system for recovering valuable industrial chemicals from animal waste, representing a major step towards circularity and environmental sustainability. Read article
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.
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.
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 andnearly every department on campus use its state-of-the-art microscopy, spectroscopy, image processing and rendering capabilities.
Imaging Technology Group
ITG is home to Beckman's Microscopy Suite and its Visualization Lab.
Hundreds of researchers from the Beckman Institute andnearly every department on campus use its state-of-the-art microscopy, spectroscopy, image processing and rendering capabilities.
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