Beckman Laser Institute & Medical Clinic

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/

07/18/2025

Congratulations to Dr. Maxim Shcherbakov who joins the list of the 2025 Class of Optica Senior Members!

Optica is the leading society in optics and photonics. Quality information and inspiring interactions through publications, meetings, and membership.

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!)!!!

06/02/2025

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/

05/09/2025

🩺 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. 🌟