Directorship of the Beckman Laser Institute & Medical Clinic (BLIMC)

I am pleased to announce the appointment of Professor Bernard Choi as the next director of the Beckman Laser Institute and Medical Clinic (BLIMC), a Special Research Program (SRP).

Professor Choi, a long-time member and researcher at BLIMC, has served as its Interim Director for the past 3 years. He holds joint appointments in the Departments of Surgery and Biomedical Engineering. He received his B.Sc. from Northwestern University, and his M.S.E. and Ph.D. in Biomedical Engineering from the University of Texas at Austin. Professor Choi’s research interests include the development and application of in vivo optical imaging methods and technologies for monitoring of biological tissues in normal and diseased states, and for novel therapy discovery. He also leads research efforts on the use of chemical agents to reduce the optical scattering of biological tissue.

The selection of Professor Choi as BLIMC director is the result of a national search. I wish to thank the committee members for their thoughtful consideration of the candidates, as well as the unique characteristics and needs of a major institute such as BLIMC. I eagerly await its next chapter. Please join me in congratulating Professor Choi on his new role.

Aileen Anderson, Ph.D.
Vice Chancellor for Research

Author: Gabrielle Comfort