The mission of the Beckman Institute is 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. The Beckman Institute strives to
provide the kind of environment and support that will foster the
initiation and early development of research thrusts too innovative or too
"high-risk" for the regular sources of research support in government and
industry. Activities within the Beckman Institute will be characterized by
their promise of significant technological advances in fundamental fields
of biology, chemistry and related sciences. The new knowledge that results
will ultimately lead to great practical benefits for society and mankind.
The Beckman Institute will also further the educational mission of Caltech
by actively involving students in its activities.
The Beckman Institute operates as a
cross-divisional research facility and research-facilitating organization
within Academic Operations of the California Institute of Technology.
Policy and program decisions are made by the Director, currently Dr.
Barbara Wold.
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