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Degrees:
Christal Johnson
The Josephson Scholar
Oregon State University, College of Forestry,
Sustainable Forest Management
Christy studies how forest management and restoration practices impact individual tree vigor and resilience to disturbances. She works in fire-prone forests of eastern Oregon in areas where forest restoration projects are underway. In these forests, fire and drought are a natural part of the system, but they may also be a threat to resources if forests are not resilient. In her free time, Christy enjoys exploring Oregon and reading good books.
B.S. in Biologicial Sciences
About the Scholar:
Arizona State University
M.S. in Forestry
Michigan State University
Advisor:
John Bailey, PhD
Scholar Award Donors:
Jean & Rich Josephson
Whitworth University
Richard Goodman MD, PhD and Michael Cohen, PhD
Scholar Award Donor:
Degree:
John Koberstein
The Vaux Scholar
Oregon Health & Science University, Neuroscience Graduate Program
John is interested in the dynamic regulation of metabolism underlying brain function. He is designing molecular tools called fluorescent biosensors that
will allow him to visualize the concentration of key metabolites in live neurons. His work will elucidate how metabolic regulation supports neuronal function and how disturbances lead to disease. John spends his time outside the lab running the trails of Forest Park and reading with his cats.
M.S. in Biology and Chemistry
About the Scholar:
Advisors:
Missy Vaux Hall
B.S. in Neurobiology Physiology and Behavior University of California, Davis M.S. in Stem Cell Biology and Regenerative Medicine University of Southern California
About the Scholar:
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Ted & Daisy Miller
Marc R. Freeman, PhD
Scholar Award Donors:
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Alexandria Lassetter
The James & Lila Miller Scholar
Oregon Health & Science University, Neuroscience Graduate Program
Alexandria studies the role of glia, a diverse class of cells in the nervous system, in axon maintenance. She takes a genetic approach using the fruit fly model organism in order to identify genes involved in glial support of long-term axon maintenance. She hopes
Advisor:
to further our understanding of how glia contribute
to the overall health and function of the nervous system. When not in the lab, Alexandria enjoys biking, climbing, hiking or a good book.