Oak Crest Institute of Science
An innovative chemistry and biology research and education center where today’s scientists immerse a diversity of students of all academic levels in high-impact research, cultivating tomorrow’s scientists one individual at a time.
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WORLD CLASS RESEARCH
Through our medical and environmental science research we impact the world with technical innovations, publications, and by involving students of all ages in STEM.
State of the Art Facilities
Our advanced facilities allow us to excel in research, education, and innovation.
Provided Services
We support a wide range of organizations in their research by providing services and access to specialized equipment.
Collaborators
We collaborate with top educational, scientific, and applied research organizations around the world
Tour Our Facility
Join Founder and CEO Marc Baum on a tour of our world-class research facility where scientists and students from around the world come to learn and conduct cutting edge research.
Featured News
Collaborations with South Africa
Two scientists, visiting from Cape Town, South Africa, were at Oak Crest in the early part of 2024 to get training on how to use Synthetron Flow Reactor technology. Their aim was to return to South Africa with this technology to produce anti-HIV drugs locally. Photo Legend: Dr. Kanyisile Mhlana (left) and Dr. Thembela Sonti (right) standing in front of the synthetron (middle)
Silver Jubilee Celebrations in 2023
Silver Jubilee Celebrations in 2023 with photos and lots of good wishes from alumni.
Oak Crest senior faculty member, Dr. Marianne Smith, has made significant contributions to NASA’s New Initiative to Boost Inclusivity in STEM
This report outlines the community-driven approach to co-create NASA's Bridge Program, aiming to enhance participation in SMD activities. Learn how this initiative seeks to broaden STEM opportunities for underrepresented students, faculty, and institutions through a forthcoming Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO).
Celebrating Oak Crest Institute of Science’s Outstanding Contribution to Biomedical Education
We are thrilled to announce that the Southern California Biomedical Council (SoCalBio) has recognized Oak Crest Institute of Science for its groundbreaking educational model. In December 2022, Marc Baum was honored with the prestigious ...
Oak Crest continues research on COVID-19
The Oak Crest team continues to collect data from our COVID-19 workplace surveillance study that has been running continuously since the beginning of the pandemic in March 2020. This unique longitudinal dataset allows us ...
Awards & Accomplishments
Celebrating Oak Crest Institute of Science’s Outstanding Contribution to Biomedical Education
We are thrilled to announce that the Southern California Biomedical Council (SoCalBio) has recognized ...
City of Monrovia Receives Award of Excellence for Youth Employment Services (YES) Program
City of Monrovia Receives Award of Excellence Monrovia, California - The California Park & ...
Oak Crest and Pasadena Small Business Development Center win SBA GAFC prize
A joint proposal to support inclusive entrepreneurship in the innovation ecosystem by Oak Crest ...