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Our Mission

To invent methods, instrumentation, and materials that will open new avenues for fundamental research in the chemical and biological sciences, and to provide technological support for these efforts.

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Resource Centers

Carrying out cutting-edge research in support of our mission to open new avenues for advancement in the chemical and biological sciences.

Facilities

Providing and operating instrumentation and methodologies that are essential to the chemical and biological sciences at Caltech.

The Beckman Institute is a multi-disciplinary research center for research in the chemical and biological sciences. The institute was dedicated in 1989 with funds from the Arnold and Mabel Beckman Foundation.