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The Science of Building 2

When the second Knight Campus building opens in March of 2026, students, postdocs, and faculty will gain access to cutting-edge tools and technologies designed to meet the Knight Campus's vision, and dramatically shorten the timeline between discovery and societal impact. 

Building 2 will accommodate 17 to 20 research groups focusing on bioengineering and biomedical data science. Lab spaces will be equipped with the top scientific equipment, supporting a wide range of research that spans polymer chemistry, to regenerative rehabilitation, to data science. Some of the core features of this new building will include a dedicated maker facility for students to tinker and learn, core facilities for characterization of cells and tissues, and dedicated computational space for data science.

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Peeler Lab Featured in Building 2 Media

David Peeler and Peter Chien spoke with local Eugene media about their research and the new facility spaces in Building 2.

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New dining spot opens in Knight Campus 2 building

The new café opened April 20 and operates Monday to Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. It is designed to be a flexible, comfortable space for students, employees and campus visitors alike.

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Riverfront Bistro Set to Open April 20
Riverfront Bistro, the UO's newest dining destination located on the southeast side of Knight Campus Building 2 on Riverfront Parkway, will open to the public on Monday, April 20. 
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Building 2 Opens
Knight Campus Building 2 opened to the public on Monday, March 30. Building 2 is part of the second phase of Knight Campus development, a 185,000-square-foot, multi-story bioengineering and applied science research facility.
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Knight Campus BioFoundry

The Knight Campus BioFoundry Core Facility is a state-of-the-art shared research hub supporting the culture, analysis, and characterization of biological samples and bioengineered materials.

BioE Annual Report 2025
BioE Annual Report

The Knight Campus Department of Bioengineering is fast becoming an irresistible destination for high-performing faculty and students. Read more about all of the ways we are pushing the boundaries of discovery, innovation, and impact in the BioE Annual Report 2025.

Sara Keller
Meet Sara Keller

Get to know one of our newest hires! Therapeutic ultrasound engineer Sara Keller joined the department in January 2026, bringing new techniques and applications for image-guided therapeutic ultrasound.

David Peeler
Meet David Peeler

Get to know one of our newest hires! Nanomaterial immunoengineer  David Peeler joined the department in January 2026, bringing research with the potential to improve antimicrobials, immunotherapies and vaccines.

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The Science of Knight Campus Building 2

Set to open in March of 2026, Building 2 of the Phil and Penny Knight Campus for Accelerating Scientific Impact is a dedicated space for world-class research and hands-on training. 

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Hildegard Lamfrom: a Legacy that Continues to Inspire New Scientists 

The Hildegard Lamfrom Scholars Program at the Center for Biomedical Data Science honors the life of a trail-blazing scientist through its support of cutting-edge research and training.

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