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Naia Marten
The Nancy and Dodd Fischer/OSU Endowment Scholar
OSU College of Forestry
Naia is investigating restoration and remediation
processes that can improve disease management
in threatened Port Orford cedar stands, helping
to ensure long-term forest and ecosystem
resilience.
Alexander Matteson
The Karen Irons Medicis Memorial Scholar
OHSU School of Medicine, Biomedical
Engineering
Alexander is working at the Casey Eye Institute,
focusing on translational research to directly
benefit patients with various issues, including
macular degeneration and diabetic retinopathy.
John McCormick
The Barbara and Philip Silver/OHSU Endowment
Scholar
OHSU School of Medicine, Biomedical
Engineering
John uses a nanotechnology platform to deliver
cancer and gene therapies locally and with greater
precision, a strategy that minimizes systemic side
effects and improves patient outcomes.
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Emma Pearson
The Christine Whipple Farrington and Carl
Farrington Scholar
OSU College of Agricultural Sciences, Marine
Mammal Institute
Emma studies how offshore wind energy projects
influence marine mammal communication,
providing insights to guide responsible renewable
energy development in aquatic environments.