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Advisor:
Gary Westbrook
Scholar Award Donors:
Lara Ogg and Janis & Bob Harrison
Milana Krush
The Ogg/Harrison Scholar
OHSU School of Medicine, Neuroscience Graduate Program
About the Scholar:
Milana is investigating how the brain circuitry
integrates and interprets spatial as well as contextual information in the context of learning and environmental enrichment.
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Advisor:
Monica Hinds
Scholar Award Donors:
Julie Branford and Diana & Steve Gordon
Hillary Le
The Branford/Gordon Scholar
OHSU School of Medicine,
Biomedical Engineering Graduate Program
About the Scholar:
Hillary studies the effects of cannabis on endothelial cells, which are important in the development of atherosclerosis, which drives many cardiovascular diseases. It is paramount to elucidate the effects
of THC on endothelial cells to understand its role in cardiovascular disease and human health.
Advisor:
Zhenxing Feng
Scholar Award Donors:
Ann & Ron Emmerson
Mason Lyons
The Emmerson Family ARCS Foundation Oregon Scholar Endowment
OSU College of Engineering, Chemical, Biological & Environmental Engineering
About the Scholar:
Mason is studying interfacial processes of next generation electrode materials in water-based electrolytes for lithium and sodium ion batteries to improve safety and performance.
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