Beckman Laser Institute: Research Center

08/04/2025

On July 18, 2025, Dr. Elliot Botvinck’s Bio-Engineering of Advanced Mechanical Systems (BEAMS) laboratory was selected by the American Institute of Medical and Biological Engineering (AIMBE) to participate in a technology demonstration during the Congressional Tour of the National Institute of Biomedical Imaging and Bioengineering (NIBIB).

https://bli.uci.edu/beams-lab-joins-congressional-tour/

06/17/2025

Congratulations to our Institute University of California, Irvine Service Award honorees - Andrea Giancarli (30 years!!!), Richard Diaz (25 years!!), and Luba Konkova (10 years!)!!!

06/11/2025

Congratulations to Institute faculty recognized as UC Irvine Samueli School of Engineering Faculty Awardees - Drs. Maxim Shcherbakov, Zhongping Chen, and Vasan Venugopalan. Many congratulations to these impressive and inspirational researchers, educators, innovators, and mentors!

06/02/2025

Only a few spots remain for UC Irvine's Beckman Laser Institute & Medical Clinic annual 11-day NIH/NIGMS-sponsored IPERT Program in Multiscale Biophotonics: A Platform for Interdisciplinary Research Training and Career Development. Space is limited for the July 22-August 1, 2025 Short Course - APPLY TODAY!

https://sites.uci.edu/biophotonics/

05/30/2025

UC Irvine's Beckman Laser Institute & Medical Clinic hosts an annual 11-day NIH/NIGMS-sponsored IPERT Program in Multiscale Biophotonics: A Platform for Interdisciplinary Research Training and Career Development.

Registration for the Short Course in Multiscale Biophotonics is now open and space is limited! Link to Application:

https://sites.uci.edu/biophotonics/

Topics include Biological Microscopy, Optical Dosimetry, and more. The program is followed by a year-long capstone Problem-Based Learning Project and is supported by technical and professional mentorship. Activities are aimed at solidifying mastery of the technical content and advance the career development goals of trainees.

05/30/2025

UC Irvine's Beckman Laser Institute & Medical Clinic hosts an annual 11-day NIH/NIGMS-sponsored IPERT Program in Multiscale Biophotonics: A Platform for Interdisciplinary Research Training and Career Development.

Registration for the Short Course in Multiscale Biophotonics is now open and space is limited! Link to Application:

https://sites.uci.edu/biophotonics/

Topics include Biological Microscopy, Optical Dosimetry, and more. The program is followed by a year-long capstone Problem-Based Learning Project and is supported by technical and professional mentorship. Activities are aimed at solidifying mastery of the technical content and advance the career development goals of trainees.

05/09/2025

🩺 Happy National Nurses Week
From May 5–12, we’re proud to recognize the compassion, skill, and dedication of our incredible nurses. Today, we’re shining a special light on Pam Aufhammer, whose commitment to patient care inspires us all. Thank you, Pam—and thank you to every nurse—for being the heart of healthcare.

04/25/2025

MANY, MANY THANKS FOR YOUR SUPPORT ON UC IRVINE GIVING DAY!

Thanks to the incredible generosity of our UC Irvine Giving Day donors, Beckman Laser Institute & Medical Clinic raised $6,525 from 20 gifts in support of the Access to Careers in Engineering and Sciences (ACES) program!

We extend our deepest gratitude and appreciation to all who contributed. ACES plays a vital role in increasing the participation of students from Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) graduate programs.

Your gifts are making a significant impact on the lives of students and the future of STEM fields. Thank you for investing in education and innovation! Your support fuels our mission and helps shape tomorrow's landscape. We are truly grateful for your partnership!

If you missed UC Irvine Giving Day, you may still make an online donation:
🔗 https://secure.give.uci.edu/donation/?COA1=004114&COA2

04/22/2025

UC IRVINE GIVING DAY is here! 🎉
Join us in making a lasting impact on the lives of ACES students at the Beckman Laser Institute & Medical Clinic. 💙💛

Your gift, big or small, directly supports student success:
📚 $100 – Culminating research presentation materials
🔬 $500 – Lab research supplies
✈️ $1,000 – Travel & transportation expenses
🍽️ $2,000 – Campus dining hall meals
🏠 $4,000 – Campus housing
🎓 $15,000 – Full program support (including mentorships & stipends)

Let’s invest in the future of research, innovation, and equity.
💻 Give today at: 🔗 bli.uci.edu/aces.

🌟 Today only, your generosity shines even brighter. Help us light the way to a healthier future!

🔗 Donation: https://givingday.uci.edu/giving-day/98671/donate?dept=98691
🔗 Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/uci.edu/shinebright-19878146

03/21/2025

🎉 What is UCI Giving Day? 🎉

UCI Giving Day is a 24-hour online fundraising event on April 22, 2025, where the entire UC Irvine community—alumni, parents, students, faculty, staff, and friends—can unite to support the programs and initiatives that matter most to them. From athletics to student scholarships and cutting-edge research, every gift makes a difference.

💡 How can you get involved?

Donate to your favorite UCI school, program, or initiative via the Giving Day website: givingday.uci.edu
Become a Giving Day Ambassador and help spread the word! Join the movement to support the future of UCI students and faculty. Let’s come together and make an impact that will last a lifetime. 🌟

03/11/2025

Support the Next Generation of STEM Leaders! 🌟

This falls on April 22, 2025. Help us empower undergraduate students from Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) through the ACES Summer Program at the Beckman Laser Institute (BLI) at UC Irvine! Your gift will provide students with hands-on research experience in engineering and sciences, opening doors to future careers in these critical fields.

🔗 Stay Tuned For Resources On How To Donate!

02/24/2025

Precision meets compact design in this transformative medical technology! Learn more about this breakthrough:

The design and optimization of laser-Compton x-ray systems based on compact distributed charge accelerator structures can enable micron-scale imaging of disease and the concomitant production of beams of Very High Energy Electrons (VHEEs) capable of producing FLASH-relevant dose rates ( 10 Gy in les...