Beckman Research Institute Divisions

Biology
The Division 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 Division 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.

Diabetes and Metabolic Diseases Research
This division 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.

Immunology
With a dual focus on immunology and structural biology, the Division 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 Division of Molecular Biology focuses on gene structure, modeling of antibodies, theoretical biology and more.

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

Neurosciences
The Division 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.

Virology
Research in the Division 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

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

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

Department of Hematopoietic Stem Cell and Leukemia Research
A pioneer in bone marrow transplantation, this division operates 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.

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

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

Gene Regulation and Drug Discovery
This department 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.

Division of Radiation Oncology
The Division 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.

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

Division of Population Sciences
Division 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.