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The exterior of the Lewis Integrative Science Building on a sunny day with yellow flowers in the foreground.
Research
October 15, 2026
MIRA funding gives UO biology researchers room to explore
Fundamental cellular research is a building block that could one day lead to major medical breakthroughs.
Biology Institute of Ecology and Evolution Institute of Molecular Biology Research Awards Zebrafish
John Seeley on the left and Marian Hettiaratchi on the right. Both are seated with their hands clasped before themselves.
Research
September 21, 2026
Medical research awards go to bioengineer, education researcher
John Seeley and Marian Hettiaratchi are honored for their work on protein-based therapies for regenerative medicine and the prevention and treatment of mental health conditions, respectively.
Bioengineering HEDCO Institute for Evidence-Based Educational Practice Institute of Molecular Biology Institute of Neuroscience Knight Campus Materials Science Institute Research Awards Youth Behavioral and Mental Health
A nucleolus visualized using expansion microscopy, which depicts clusters of green and purple dots on a black and blue background, with a chemical equation imposed on the image.
Research
September 3, 2024
Creative approaches net chem profs special awards
The National Science Foundation’s two-year extension provides opportunity to pursue ‘high-risk’ opportunities.
Chemistry Institute of Molecular Biology Materials Science Institute Research Awards
A panoramic, aerial view of the UO campus, with Spencer Butte in view in the distance.
Research
July 5, 2023
I3 awards fund immune system evolution, literacy, chronic stress research
Five interdisciplinary teams have been awarded seed funding through the joint support of the Office of the Vice President for Research and Innovation and the Environment Initiative to pursue interdisciplinary research projects.
Biology Communication Disorders and Sciences Environmental Studies Global Studies Indigenous Data Sovereignty Research Center Institute of Ecology and Evolution Institute of Molecular Biology Internal Funding Prevention Science Institute Special Education and Clinical Science