Knight Campus Research Programs
The Knight Campus is developing a hub where innovative research and discovery will thrive – driving business in Oregon. As we grow into our research facilities, we aim to have 30 teams of scientists and researchers, accompanied by 550 students who will be involved in the research cycle, gaining unique experience. This means the Knight Campus will be not only driving groundbreaking scientific research, but preparing a new generation of innovative scientists who will define our future. The collaborative scientific research done at the Knight Campus will break down barriers and accelerate the advancement of science to improve the human condition and benefit the world.
The Center for Translational Biomedical Research
The Center for Translational Biomedical Research, a partnership between PeaceHealth and the University of Oregon’s Phil and Penny Knight Campus for Accelerating Scientific Impact, aims to forge biomedical research collaborations that produce increased research grant funding, journal publications and translation of new medical technologies.
The Wu Tsai Human Performance Alliance at Oregon
The Wu Tsai Human Performance Alliance at Oregon is based in the Phil and Penny Knight Campus for Accelerating Scientific Impact. The University of Oregon is one of six institutions launching the alliance that promotes wellness and peak performance through scientific discovery and innovation.
Biomaterials: Functional Materials for Life
We work at the interface of materials chemistry and biomedical engineering. We determine what is missing from the engineer’s toolbox and design new functional materials, 3-D structures, tools and devices that address key challenges in the clinic.
Medical Sensors and Devices
We push the envelope of implantable and wearable medical sensors and devices to change the ways we study and treat diseases and injuries, by tapping advances in materials and data science, as well as device architecture.
Protein Engineering and Synthetic Biology
We develop new bio-inspired methods to build biological parts (proteins, peptides, and nucleic acids) and systems with designed properties and predictable behaviors. We repurpose biological cells as factories allowing simple large-scale low-cost manufacturing of complex macromolecules.
Neural Engineering
We develop novel implantable interfaces to the brain and peripheral nervous system to advance fundamental science and improve human lives through therapeutic neuromodulation.
Biomedical Artificial Intelligence
We develop models of complex biological systems using carefully curated datasets and the latest advances in machine learning. These AI systems are trained to make automated, repeatable, data-driven decisions, which ultimately leads to better patient outcomes.
Regenerative Rehabilitation and Human Performance
We develop and integrate engineered technologies to measure, model, regenerate and enhance the performance of tissue systems. The overall goal of this focus area is to improve human performance throughout all aspects of life, from young to old, healthy to injured and novice to elite.
Cartilage Regeneration
Knight Campus researchers in the lab of Gabriella Lindberg are exploring an innovative approach to cartilage regeneration
Knight Campus Faculty RESEARCH
Paul Dalton
Associate Professor, Knight Campus
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Felix Deku
Assistant Professor, Knight Campus
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Tim Gardner
Associate Professor, Knight Campus
DeArmond Chair in Neuro-Engineering
Robert Guldberg
Vice President and Robert and Leona DeArmond Executive Director
Jim Hutchison
Senior Associate Vice President and Lokey-Harrington Chair in the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry
Andrew Nelson
Associate Vice President for Innovation
Associate Professor of Management
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