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Sean Boulanger
The ARCS Foundation Oregon Chapter Scholar
OSU, College of Science, Chemistry
Sean explores the structure-function relationships of biomolecules and novel materials that are potential targets in biomedicine using ultrafast spectroscopy.
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Erik Burlingame
The Julie and Wayne Drinkward Scholar Given by Julie and Wayne Drinkward
OHSU, School of Medicine,
Biomedical Engineering Graduate Program
Erik studies the structural mechanics of molecular signaling in the brain as a means to improve rational drug design.
Brenda Cisneros
The Thomas J. Hammond Scholar Given by Cheryl Legate Hammond
OSU, College of Pharmacy
Brenda is working on proposing a biosynthetic pathway for the production of cyanobacterin, a cyanobacterial compound with algaecidal and herbicidal properties.
Daniel Elson
The Gretchen Sturm and Judy Lanfri/ Cascadia Scholar Given by Gretchen Sturm, Judy Lanfri,
and an anonymous donor
OSU, College of Agricultural Sciences
Daniel’s research is dedicated towards developing novel targeted therapies against chemo-resistant breast cancers and understanding mechanisms
of carcinogenesis.
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