Beckman Laser Institute: Research Center

12/18/2025

Previously, experts viewed graying as something that inevitably happened to hair with age. Newer research suggests “the pattern of pigmentation is more of a live thing than something that’s set in stone,” Mesinkovska said. This means some factors may have more influence over the graying process than you think.

https://bli.uci.edu/heres-why-your-hair-turns-gray-and-what-you-can-do-about-it/

12/17/2025

During this bright and magical time of year, we remain grateful to our generous supporters. Wishing you a joyous holiday season and new year!

09/26/2025

The Institute's Drs. Zhongping Chen and Fei Xia receive a $3 million NIH award for revolutionary deep tissue imaging - UCI one of only four institutions nationwide to receive this highly competitive funding.

UC Irvine team receives $3 million NIH award for revolutionary deep tissue imagingSeptember 24, 2025/ News /by Gabrielle ComfortFunding backs four-university research effort to solve perennial issue of light scattering Irvine, Calif., Sept. 24, 2025 — A multidisciplinary research team led by the U...

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