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The Wu Tsai Human Performance Alliance at Oregon

A global effort to transform human health through the science of peak performance, helping everyone lead healthier, more active lives.

Recent Alliance Research in the Media

Read recent work from our Wu Tsai Human Performance Alliance Researcher's in the media. 

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Sauna Science

Wu Tsai researcher Chris Minson discusses the differences between infrared and traditional saunas, and which one may actually be better for you with GQ. 

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All Recent Alliance News

 

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Knight Campus Researchers Present at Cascadia Corridor Research Symposium

Researchers from the Phil and Penny Knight Campus for Accelerating Scientific Impact participated in the Cascadia Corridor Research Symposium in Seattle, highlighting the range of research taking place across the Knight Campus. 

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Wu Tsai research could help reduce injuries among female athletes

New research from the Mike Hahn lab, supported by the Wu Tsai Human Performance Alliance, could help reduce injuries among female athletes.

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Opportunities to participate in Alliance studies.

Seeking healthy volunteers for a muscle structure and function study, supported by the Wu Tsai Human Performance Alliance at Oregon.

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Mike Hahn in Runner's World

Wu Tsai Human Performance Alliance at Oregon Associate Director Mike Hahn appeared in a recent edition of Runner’s World, discussing how elite runners stand out for their efficient mechanics and how simple tweaks to your stride can help you run faster and more efficiently.

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Wu Tsai Alliance Member, Jordan Troester, discusses what it’s like to be a sports scientist

Jordan Troester discusses his work at Oregon Athletics and Wu Tsai Human Performance Alliance at Oregon, what it’s like to be a sports scientist, he shares his advice to runners and debunks some common misconceptions about sports science and sports science research.  

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Mike Hahn Discusses Breaking4

Associate Director of the Oregon Wu Tsai Human Performance Alliance, Mike Hahn, discusses Faith Kipyegon’s historic attempt of a sub-4:00 mile on a recent podcast episode. 

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Lin Receives the 2025 OVPRI Career Research Faculty Award

Angela Lin, senior research engineer in the Guldberg Lab at the Phil and Penny Knight Campus for Accelerating Scientific Impact and the director of the X-ray Imaging Research Core Facility, is recognized for the  2025 OVPRI Career Research Faculty Award. 

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Knight Campus Undergraduate Scholars program prepares future generations of science innovators

The Knight Campus Undergraduate Scholars program was recently highlighted in Oregon News, spotlighing how the program offers research training and experience for undergraduate students.

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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.