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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
Four women stand closely together and smile.
Research
September 30, 2025
Two UO faculty honored with medical research awards
Karen Guillemin received the Discovery Award and Leslie Leve received the Mentor Award from the Medical Research Foundation of Oregon.
Biology Education Institute of Neuroscience Prevention Science Institute Research Honors
Research participant sits in a chair and has an electroencephalogram (EEG) cap placed on their head.
Ducks Discover
September 27, 2024
Is ‘awe’ the new psychedelic?
UO researchers are studying if certain emotions have the same neurological effects as psychedelic drugs.
Arts and Sciences Human Physiology Institute of Neuroscience Mental Health
A woman looks into the viewfinder of a microscope in a lab.
Research
May 2, 2024
Neuroscientist Judith Eisen named to National Academy of Sciences
She was chosen for her work on neuron development and how it is affected by microbes.
Biology Institute of Neuroscience Zebrafish
A graphic of a brain with a lit-up center.
Research
December 7, 2023
Good mentorship leads to good science
A UO doctoral student and professor discuss why their mentorship relationship is so effective.
Institute of Neuroscience Undergraduate Research
The bridge to the Knight Campus seen against the glass walls of the Knight Campus building.
Research
June 15, 2023
2023 Outstanding Research Award winners announced
Seven faculty and one staff member are recognized for their contributions to the University of Oregon research enterprise.
Arts and Sciences Education Human Physiology Institute of Neuroscience Knight Campus Political Science Psychology Research Awards Romance Languages Special Education and Clinical Science