Beckman Institute
Fostering innovative research in the chemical and biological sciences
Beckman Institute
Fostering innovative research in the chemical and biological sciences
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.
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.
Updates
New Pilot Programs
Two new Pilot Projects have been approved to begin in fall 2022. Acquisition of a BLI Beacon instrument, made possible by a >$1M gift from an anonymous donor, is the centerpiece of a Center for Optofluidic Cell Studies, with Kate Malecek as Director and Pamela Bjorkman as Faculty Advisor....
Academic Job Market Bootcamp
ACADEMIC JOB MARKET BOOTCAMP Moderated by Dr. Ariane Helou (Scientific Writing Specialist, Beckman Institute) Applying for academic jobs is a high-stakes, high-stress and often bewildering process, but a little preparation and information can help it all go more smoothly. Beckman Institute is...
Marianne Bronner Appointed As New Director of Beckman Institute
Marianne Bronner has been named the new director of the Beckman Institute. Bronner replaces Dennis Dougherty, who became the new division chair of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering. Marianne is the Albert Billings Ruddock Professor of Biology and Biological Engineering. Her research has focused...