The Center for Biomedical Data Science (CBDS) hosted its inaugural workshop, designed to equip experimental scientists with the data science skills needed to advance their research.

On June 15, 2026, the Phil and Penny Knight Campus for Accelerating Scientific Impact hosted its second annual commencement ceremony, honoring 145 graduates across academic programs.

Parisa Hosseinzadeh, an assistant professor of bioengineering has received a $400,000 award from DARPA to support her research in synthetic biology and protein engineering.

Knight Campus Department of Bioengineering Associate Professor Paul Dalton has won the 2026 Faculty Excellence in Universal Design Award from the UO's Accessible Education Center for his exceptional commitment to creating inclusive learning environments where all students have equitable opportunities to learn and succeed.

Sarea Recalde Phillips, a postdoctoral scholar in the Benoit Lab, has been selected as a recipient of the 2026 Burroughs Wellcome Fund Postdoctoral Enrichment Program award to support her research and professional development.

Paul Dalton has been recognized with a 2026 Outstanding Research Awards from the Office of the Vice President for Research and Innovation

Parisa Hosseinzadeh has been recognized with a 2026 Outstanding Research Award from the Office of the Vice President for Research and Innovation

The Knight Campus IMPACT Team has been recognized with an Outstanding Community Award from the Office of the Vice President for Research and Innovation