Beckman Center:
Innovation, Discovery, and Leadership in the Life Sciences
Welcome Dr. Koki Tohara: MCP's Newest Faculty Member
We’re pleased to announce that Koki Tohara, PhD, will be joining us in 2027 as a tenure-track assistant professor, taking up residence on the first floor of Beckman.
A Day of Discovery: YMCA Kids Visit the Beckman Center
YMCA students explored the Beckman Center through hands-on science, brain-balance demos, lab activities, campus tours, and tacos, sparking curiosity for future scientists and volunteers alike.
Meet Ryan Martinez: The Inaugural Artist-in-Residence, SoM & Humanities
Meet Ryan Martinez, Beckman Center's inaugural Artist-in-Residence, blending science and art through live painting, collaboration with researchers, and a mural planned for the 4th floor.
Research Highlights
Concise research summaries that spotlight publications from Beckman labs and technology resource centers each quarter.
Travel Grants
The Beckman Center provides funding to assist Beckman affiliated trainees with the expenses of attending major scientific meetings and workshops worldwide.
Community Engagement Grants
The Beckman Center provides funding for projects that unite faculty, staff and trainess across Beckman to address shared challenges, expore new ideas and strengthen connections.
Beckman Innovation Forum
The Beckman Innovation Forum is a quarterly gathering where Beckman faculty connect across disciplines over an informal lunch and a research presentation. Each presenter receives a Beckman Technology Resource Center (TRC) Innovation Grant to support their research activities conducted through the center's TRCs.
Photo Credits: Christine Baker, Lotus Pod Designs, and Justin Lewis
