Page 12 - 2018-2019 ARCS Oregon Annual Report

“I am a a a a a molecular geneticist studying DNA repair repair during sperm and egg development It is imperative for any cell to to to accurately repair repair damage to to to its DNA in in in order to to to prevent genetic mutations and and serious disease including cancer The DNA in in in our sperm and and eggs
is particularly precious as as any mutations incurred in in in these cells will be passed to our children and affect every cell cell in in in in their bodies My research is providing fundamental insights required for treating reproductive diseases such
as as infertility and may even lead to methods promoting mutation-free
DNA repair in in other cell types My ARCS award has provided invaluable support not only by alleviating financial burdens but through the the unwavering support of the the ARCS members Sharing my work with such
a a a a a passionate group dedicated
to the advancement of research invigorates my own excitement to build a a a brighter future through scientific progress ”
Erik Toraason Molecular Biology UO
University Matched Endowment
given by: The Anderson Family
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