BioE News & Events

BIOE Science Seminars 

June 2 — Lola Eniola-Adefeso (University of Illinois Chicago) 

The Department of Bioengineering is pleased to host Dean Lola Eniola-Adefeso, professor and Dean, University of Illinois Chicago College of Engineering.

Department of Bioengineering Seminar Series Schedule

 

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Events
May 29
Spring 2025 Entrepreneurship Speaker Series: “Disruption Decoded” with Elliot Reed 10:30 a.m.

Join us for a compelling talk by Elliot Reed, co-founder and CEO of Sensate Biosystems, as part of the Spring 2025 Entrepreneurship Speaker Series. In “Disruption...
Spring 2025 Entrepreneurship Speaker Series: “Disruption Decoded” with Elliot Reed
May 29
10:30–11:30 a.m.
Phil and Penny Knight Campus for Accelerating Scientific Impact Beetham Family Seminar Room

Join us for a compelling talk by Elliot Reed, co-founder and CEO of Sensate Biosystems, as part of the Spring 2025 Entrepreneurship Speaker Series. In “Disruption Decoded,” Reed draws on over two decades of experience to illuminate the path from groundbreaking research to successful commercialization. Attendees will gain practical insights into identifying promising innovations, navigating complex licensing deals, and securing diverse funding sources—including federal grants and venture capital.

This session is a must for entrepreneurs, researchers, and students interested in transforming disruptive technologies into thriving ventures while avoiding common commercialization pitfalls.

Jun 9
Knight Campus Department of Bioengineering Seminar Series – Guest Speaker and Annual Awards Ceremony 1:00 p.m.

Join the Knight Campus Department of Bioengineering for the final seminar of the Spring 2025 BioE Seminar Series, featuring an invited research talk and the 3rd Annual Awards...
Knight Campus Department of Bioengineering Seminar Series – Guest Speaker and Annual Awards Ceremony
June 9
1:00–2:00 p.m.
Phil and Penny Knight Campus for Accelerating Scientific Impact Beetham Family Seminar Room

Join the Knight Campus Department of Bioengineering for the final seminar of the Spring 2025 BioE Seminar Series, featuring an invited research talk and the 3rd Annual Awards Ceremony recognizing outstanding trainee presentations.

  • Guest Speaker: Dr. Laurel Hind, Assistant Professor, Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering, University of Colorado Boulder Inflammation-on-a-Chip: Redefining How We Study Immune Responses

Following the seminar, awards will be presented for Best Postdoctoral Presentation and Best PhD Student Presentation from across the 2024–25 series.

All are welcome. A short reception will follow.

Jun 15
Knight Campus Department of Bioengineering Commencement Ceremony 5:15 p.m.

Please join the Knight Campus Department of Bioengineering’s PhD ceremony on Sunday, June 15, at the Knight Campus. Graduates please RSVP here by May 30,...
Knight Campus Department of Bioengineering Commencement Ceremony
June 15
5:15–6:00 p.m.
Phil and Penny Knight Campus for Accelerating Scientific Impact Terrace or Seminar Room (pending weather))

Please join the Knight Campus Department of Bioengineering’s PhD ceremony on Sunday, June 15, at the Knight Campus.

Graduates please RSVP here by May 30, 2025.

 

UO SCIENCE SEMINARs
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At the 2025 Undergraduate Research Symposium, students affiliated with the Phil and Penny Knight Campus for Accelerating Scientific Impact showcase their work across disciplines - including bioengineering, neuroscience, physiology, and biochemistry.

On May 15, the Wu Tsai Human Performance Alliance at Oregon held its annual Spring Symposium, highlighting the theme “Translating Research into Impact on Athletes.” The event showcased interdisciplinary work from across the alliance, emphasizing how research directly benefits athletic performance and well-being.

Rachel Bedford interviewed Wu Tsai Human Performance Alliance scientists who study running - from biomechanics to the use of environmental elements to enhance oxygen availability - asking them to explain their work while running alongside her. The format challenged researchers to distill complex science into short, accessible insights for athletes while also showcasing their own endurance.

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event videos
Science Knight Out with Bala Ambati
Knight Campus research professor and ophthalmologist Bala Ambati talks about some of the ways researchers are addressing eye conditions, ranging from traumatic injury to cataracts.
Entrepreneurship Speaker Series
Chris Gibson highlights the serendipity of science and failure, and the role each played in his journey from PhD student to CEO of a multibillion-dollar public biotech company.
Distinguished Lecture Series
Karen Wooley explores synthetic strategies for the development of polymers, block polymers and crosslinked network materials, which can be produced by relatively simple approaches.
Science Knight Out with Leslie Leve
Leslie Leve discusses the importance of nature and nurture in promoting or disrupting well-being.