Beckman Research Institute Departments and Divisions

Biology
The Department of Biology offers a multidisciplinary research and training environment in cancer biology, molecular biology, genetics, developmental biology and toxicology.

Cancer Immunotherapeutics & Tumor Immunology
Dedicated to discovering immune-based cancer therapies, the Department of Cancer Immunotherapeutics & Tumor Immunology conducts research in a new and evolving field and is known particularly for its studies using genetically engineered T-cells.

Clinical and Molecular Pharmacology
The Division of Clinical and Molecular Pharmacology focuses on laboratory-based research into the mechanisms of action and resistance of anticancer agents and investigates the effectiveness of cancer therapeutic agents in order to develop novel molecular-targeted cancer therapies.

Diabetes and Metabolic Diseases Research
This department focuses on understanding the genetic and molecular bases of diabetes, developing novel treatment approaches for diabetes and preventing associated diseases such as cancer, heart disease and stroke.

Gene Regulation and Drug Discovery
This division integrates approaches in gene regulation, chemistry and emerging molecular technologies toward the study and development of drugs for the treatment of atherosclerosis, obesity, diabetes, cancer and related disorders.

Hematopoietic Stem Cell and Leukemia Research
A pioneer in bone marrow transplantation, this division is part of one of the largest, most successful bone marrow and stem cell transplantation programs of its kind in the world and continues to refine the science of transplantation.

Immunology
With a dual focus on immunology and structural biology, the Department of Immunology explores cancer immunology and biochemistry, antigen processing and T cell development.

Molecular Biology
Maintaining a strong emphasis on the interface of chemistry and biology, the Department of Molecular Biology focuses on gene structure, modeling of antibodies, theoretical biology and more.

Molecular Medicine
Established in 1996, the Department of Molecular Medicine seeks to understand basic mechanisms underlying cancer and other diseases for the purpose of developing novel molecular therapeutics.

Neurosciences
The Department of Neurosciences focuses on a range of research related to the brain and nervous system, including studies of molecular neurobiology/neurochemistry, neurophysiology, neuromorphology and molecular genetics.

Radiation Biology
The Division of Radiation Biology studies the fundamental mechanisms of cancers and radiation resistance in cancer cells to find a solution to improve the efficacy of radiation therapy.

Tumor Cell Biology
The Division of Tumor Cell Biology develops novel translational cancer research in the areas of tumor biology, bioinformatics, and cancer prevention and diagnosis.

Virology
Research in the Department of Virology supports eight faculty members and laboratories with research including viral vector development, viral immunology, and vaccine development. The program includes early phase clinical trials in gene transfer and in vaccine evaluation.

Clinical Research

Diabetes, Endocrinology & Metabolism 
From leading collaborative research programs in islet transplantation, engineering and immunology to developing therapies that control complications, this division is recognized nationwide for its innovative approaches to diabetes care.

Information Sciences
To ensure the rapid and accurate transfer of data and materials, the Department of Information Sciences supports the information collection, classification, storage, retrieval, dissemination, integration and visualization needs of our investigators.

Medical Oncology and Therapeutics Research
The Department of Medical Oncology and Therapeutics Research focuses on the treatment and prevention of solid tumor In addition to its clinical activities, the Department includes the Division of Clinical Cancer Genetics and the Division of Clinical and Molecular Pharmacology.

Pathology
Recognized worldwide for its diagnostic excellence, the Department of Pathology is led by renowned investigators and equipped with the most advanced technologies available.

Population Sciences
Department researchers collaborate to better understand the causes of cancer, improve outcomes and develop ways to prevent cancer through discoveries made in population studies, survivorship, patterns of care and more.

Radiation Oncology
The Department of Radiation Oncology provides advanced treatments such as a TomoTherapy in a safe and compassionate environment and develops new ways to administer radiation more effectively and with fewer side effects.

Surgery
In close interaction with investigators from Beckman Research Institute and surgeons at the medical center, the Division of Tumor Cell Biology develops novel translational cancer research in the areas of tumor biology, bioinformatics, and cancer prevention and diagnosis.