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Advisor:
Dr. Axel Saenz Rodriguez
Advisor:
Dr. Nicki Swann
Advisor:
Dr. Tianyi Mao
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Aren Lampman
The ARCS Foundation Oregon Chapter Scholar
OSU College of Science, Mathematics
About the Scholar:
Aren’s research focus is on probability, working
to improve probability distribution methods
so scientists can better study and understand
randomness and chaos in different scientific
systems.
Brittany R. Lyon
The Liz & Gregg Christiansen Scholar
UO College of Arts & Sciences, Human
Physiology
About the Scholar:
Brittany’s research evaluates biomarkers
released by muscles during exercise,
investigating their potential neuroprotective
effects and how these biomarkers may help
protect the brain in Parkinson’s disease and
related neurological conditions.
Kayla Maanum
The Anne & Mike Zubko Scholar
OHSU School of Medicine, Neuroscience
About the Scholar:
Kayla’s research focuses on understanding how a
deep brain region, the insular cortex, integrates
diverse information to facilitate bodily sensations,
emotional processing, and decision-making.
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