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Brewing Innovation Program partners with the Wheel Apizza for Eugene Beer Week
Students from the Brewing Innovation Program at the Phil and Penny Knight Campus for Accelerating Scientific Impact will unveil a special collaboration brew made with Toby Schock, head brewer at The Wheel a Pizza Pub, at a public tasting at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, June 11, 2025.
Panelists, 2025 Career Exploration Series
Career Exploration Series 2025: Knight Campus Builds Bridges Between Trainees and Industry Leaders
Now in its third year, the four-part workshop connects Knight Campus trainees with a cross-section of industry leaders for an immersive day of panels, informational interviews and mentorship conversations.
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Undergraduate Students present at the 2025 Research Symposium

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.

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Wu Tsai Human Performance Alliance Hosts Annual Spring Symposium

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.

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Running with Researchers: Translating Research in Motion

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.

Bioengineering student, Lia Strait, in a suit on the steps of Capitol Hill in Washington DC
PhD Candidate Lia Strait goes to Capitol Hill to advocate for science policy

Lia Strait, a PhD candidate in Bioengineering at the University of Oregon’s Phil and Penny Knight Campus for Accelerating Scientific Impact, is helping bones heal faster — and advocating for science policy on Capitol Hill. Strait, a researcher in Bob Guldberg’s lab focused on improving bone regeneration, recently traveled to Washington, D.C. for a prestigious fellowship that provided hands-on experience in science policy—an area she plans to pursue as a career.

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Knight Campus Hosts Activities for UO Kids on Campus Day

The annual event enables University of Oregon employees to spend a day on the Eugene campus with the children in their lives. Kids get a glimpse into the working world while parents and other guardians get quality time with their families — and more. Leslie Coonrod and Paul Dalton of the Knight Campus organized 3D printers creating all different toys. 

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UO biomed startup VivoTex could revolutionize 3D tissue engineering

Founded in 2024 at the Phil and Penny Knight Campus for Accelerating Scientific Impact at the University of Oregon, biomedical startup company VivoTex seeks to transform tissue engineering through an innovative approach to advanced, microfiber 3D printing using techniques pioneered in the lab of bioengineering professor Paul Dalton.

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Knight Campus Department of Bioengineering to welcome two new faculty members

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.

KCGIP Students
A Warm Welcome to Future KCGIP Students
The Knight Campus Graduate Internship Program (KCGIP) is in the midst of its admission process and there is a definite sense of excitement and anticipation in the air.