Therapeutic ultrasound engineer Sara Keller and nanomaterial immunoengineer David Peeler will join the department in January 2026, bringing research with the potential to improve antimicrobials, immunotherapies and vaccines.
The Peeler Lab
Founded in 2026, the Peeler Lab is a biomaterial research group within the University of Oregon's Phil and Penny Knight Campus for Accelerating Scientific Impact. Based in the Department of Bioengineering in Eugene, Oregon, the Peeler lab develops biomaterials for immunomodulation, drug delivery, and genetic engineering.