Bioengineering Cohort 2024

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2024 Bioengineering Cohort 

The Knight Campus will welcome 7 PhD students in the fall of 2024 with a range of talents and interests. They share a commitment to making an impact while taking their science, and their careers, to the next level.

Elizabeth Amponsem
Russell McLoughlin
 
Ben Burress
Anika Moorjani
 
David Dzamesi
Samantha Watson
 
Andy Huang
 
Elizabeth Amponsem
Russell McLoughlin
 
Ben Burress
Anika Moorjani
 
David Dzamesi
Samantha Watson
 
Andy Huang
 
 

Elizabeth Amponsem

Hometown: Winneba, Ghana  
Undergraduate Studies: University of Ghana

"I chose to join the Knight campus because of its state-of-the-art research facilities, esteemed and welcoming faculty, collaborative and interdisciplinary approach to solving complex biological and engineering challenges, and an environment that fosters innovation and exploration."

 

 

 

 

 

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Elizabeth Amponsem

Hometown: Winneba, Ghana 
Undergraduate Studies: University of Ghana

"I chose to join the Knight campus because of its state-of-the-art research facilities, esteemed and welcoming faculty, collaborative and interdisciplinary approach to solving complex biological and engineering challenges, and an environment that fosters innovation and exploration."

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Ben Burress

Hometown: Corvallis, OR 
Undergraduate Studies: University of Oregon

"I joined Knight Campus Bioengineering for the opportunity to make the world a better place through innovative research in protein engineering, for the outstanding faculty, and because of the familiarity from completing my honors thesis here as a UO undergraduate."

 

David Dzamesi

Hometown: Volta Region, Ghana   
Undergraduate Studies: Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology

"The quality of research training offered here is exceptional, and the collaborative support from both faculty and students creates a welcoming and inclusive environment to hone my skills with like-minded individuals to solve healthcare problems."

 

 

 

 

 

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David Dzamesi

Hometown: Volta Region, Ghana   
Undergraduate Studies: Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology

"The quality of research training offered here is exceptional, and the collaborative support from both faculty and students creates a welcoming and inclusive environment to hone my skills with like-minded individuals to solve healthcare problems."

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Andy Huang

Hometown: Nova Scotia, Canada  
Undergraduate Studies: Dalhousie University

"Joining the Knight Campus was an easy choice for me, given the industry-geared biotech research, the vibrant sense of campus community, and the added bonus of experiencing the natural beauty of Oregon."

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Russell McLoughlin

Hometown: Santa Barbara, California 
Undergraduate Studies: University of California at Santa Barbara

"I'm excited about the intersection of AI and biology and learning how to design proteins!"

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Anika Moorjani

Hometown: Little Rock, Arkansas 
Undergraduate Studies: Georgia Tech

"I chose the Knight Campus because of the welcoming faculty and community. During my visit, I recognized that the supportive environment would provide me with the resources I would need to be successful in my Ph.D., and the focus on impactful innovation will provide me with the right tools and opportunities to achieve my goals."

 

Samantha Watson

Hometown: Yorktown, VA 
Undergraduate Studies: North Carolina State University

"I felt a genuine connection with the fellow graduate students and faculty here that immediately drew me in. This sense of community was a huge factor in my decision to join the Knight Campus. It's an opportunity to study in the musculoskeletal space at an institute that encourages collaboration while surrounded by people who share the same passion and drive for research as me."

 

 

 

 

 

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Samantha Watson

Hometown: Yorktown, VA 
Undergraduate Studies: North Carolina State University

"I felt a genuine connection with the fellow graduate students and faculty here that immediately drew me in. This sense of community was a huge factor in my decision to join the Knight Campus. It's an opportunity to study in the musculoskeletal space at an institute that encourages collaboration while surrounded by people who share the same passion and drive for research as me."