News - Wu Tsai Human Performance Alliance

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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Elite Mechanics

Wu Tsai researcher Mike Hahn discusses 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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Nasal Stips

Brad Wilkins, discusses nasal strips — a popular trend in the running community — and their effects on oxygen flow and performance with Outside.

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Women in STEM

Wu Tsai researcher Gabriella Lindberg spoke with KATU2 news about getting more women and girls involved in science, technology, engineering and math.

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All Recent Alliance News

Guest speaker Satchin Panda and Bob Guldberg in the Beetham Family Seminar Room

Knight Campus welcomes circadian rhythm researcher Satchin Panda

The Knight Campus hosted Satchin Panda for a talk on “Circadian Timing for Improving Health & Performance” on Monday, Sept. 26.

$High-resolution radiograph images of bones after fracture$

Cutting-edge bioengineering for musculoskeletal regeneration the focus of research paper

A new review paper co-authored by researchers in the Guldberg Lab provides an overview of the latest technological advances targeting musculoskeletal disorders,

Runners sprinting on a track, with the Oregon runner in focus. Green box with white text that reads 'Wu Tsai Human Performance Alliance at Oregon'

Optimizing performance for the human race

Much of what we know about human health comes from the study of diseases like cancer, cardiovascular disease and brain disorders. The Wu Tsai Human Performance Alliance takes the opposite approach, studying peak performance — from the molecular level to the whole body — with the goal of enabling all people to achieve optimal health and well-being.

A design board of a wearable shoe sensor from master's product design student Gabi Lorenzo

Research and collaboration yield innovation in the Wu Tsai Human Performance Alliance at Oregon

Sports Product Design master’s student Gabi Lorenzo’s capstone thesis project connects researchers, product designers, sports scientists and women athletes.

Computer screen with biomechanical imaging program on screen

Better athletes, healthier humans

Researchers in the Bowerman Sports Science Center, many of whom are playing key roles for the UO in the Wu Tsai Human Performance Alliance, are optimizing performance for elite athletes and weekend warriors

Sports Product Design Department Director Sustan Sokolowski in the studio

Sokolowski joins National Academy of Inventors

Susan Sokolowski was officially inducted as a senior member of the National Academy of Inventors at the organization’s annual meeting in Phoenix, Arizona, June 14-15.

Ong elected to inventor’s academy

Knight Campus professor and entrepreneur Keat Ghee Ong was officially inducted as a senior member of the National Academy of Inventors at the organization’s annual meeting in Phoenix, Arizona, June 14-15.

Runner taking off with outstretched leg in sunlight

Knight Campus researchers developing wearable force sensors for shoes

Researchers in the Wu Tsai Human Performance Alliance are integrating the technology into training footwear to provide a data-driven approach to improving athletic performance.