Using high-resolution imaging and 3D computer modeling, a University of Oregon research team has found that the branching arms of neurons weave through space in a way that balances their need to connect to other neurons with the costs of doing so. “Around the O” March 2, 2021 http://bit.ly/30cG0Ql
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Three new patents issued to MSI research labs support clean water, spectroscopy, and detection of possible toxic materials in the environment
US Pat No 10315185 was issued to Professor Darren Johnson, Kara Nell & @PNNLab for a functionalized solid support surface to remove metals from water. This can help recover rare earth elements and create clean water. http://ow.ly/2WCI50uK6Jm
US Pat No 9964531 was issued to Prof. Michael Haley, Prof. Darren Johnson, Dr. Jeffrey Engle & Dr. Calden Carroll for compounds that bind & help to detect target molecules. This system is reusable detection of possible toxic materials in the environment. http://ow.ly/VUiU50uEs9I
US Pat No 9960008 was issued to Prof. Benjamin McMorran and Research Associate Tyler Harvey for a device to measure electron orbital angular momentum states. This allows for a wholly new type of electron spectroscopy.http://ow.ly/UM4g50uEso5
Collaboration between Pluth and Darren Johnson labs to build new H2S sending materials and devices
Their new form of measurement may help doctors find clues about our health related to aging. http://bit.ly/2KCULFk
Cook Lab is working to make chemical production more sustainable
In her research, Prof. Amanda Cook is working to refine the production of chemicals like acrylate that are used in tens of thousands of products, to make them more sustainable. http://bit.ly/2ufK425
Haley Lab researchers closer to making organic molecules for electronics
With a couple of chemical tweaks, University of Oregon chemists have taken a step forward in efforts to harness organic molecules as a cheaper alternative to traditional silicon-based conductors in digital storage devices. http://bit.ly/2SbolU2
Prof. McMorran’s microscopy research highlighted in Wired
“New Microscope Show the Quantum World in Crazy Detail” in Wired Magazine highlights the work of Prof. Benjamin McMorran and Ph.D. student Fehmi Yasin. https://www.wired.com/story/new-microscope-shows-the-quantum-world-in-crazy-detail/
Machine Learning Symposium – Sept. 20
Researchers interested in creating a community of UO scientists using machine learning as an analysis tool will be meeting September 20th from 12:30 to 4 pm in the EMU ballroom on Thursday, Sept. 20th. Short talks and conversation will explore specific topics. See https://pages.uoregon.edu/raghu/machine_learning_symposium_2018.html for more information. Registration if free. Please sign up by September 10th at this link.
Chemical catalysis expert to join Energy and Sustainable Materials Cluster
Dr. Amanda Cook will be will be joining the UO Chemistry faculty this summer as a part of the UO’s Energy & Sustainable Materials Clusters of Exellence program. After receiving her Ph.D. from the University of Michigan while working for Prof. Melanie Sanford, Dr. Cook began working for Prof. Christophe Coperet at ETH Zurich as a post-doctoral fellow. At Oregon, Dr. Cook’s research program will design and develop new catalysts for the transformation of organic molecules. Using a molecular approach to surface chemistry, solid catalysts will be synthesized, allowing for in-depth mechanistic studies to be carried out. The targeted catalytic reactions are of potential industrial utility, and include carbon dioxide reduction, alkyne functionalization, and biomass conversion.
Molecular materials scientist to join Energy and Sustainable Materials Cluster
Dr. Carl Brozek will be joining the UO Chemistry faculty this summer as a part of the UO’s Energy & Sustainable Materials Clusters of Exellence program. Dr. Brozek is currently a postdoctoral fellow in the Gamelin Research Group and the Clean Energy Institute at the University of Washington. His research has spanned the synthesis of inorganic small molecules, MOF-based heterogeneous catalysts, and semiconductor electrochemistry. Most recently, Carl has developed theoretical and analytical tools for studying the redox properties of colloidal quantum dots. The Brozek Lab will synthesize reactive clusters and porous solids, and study how their unique redox properties challenge conventional understanding of molecules and materials.
DeRose & Haley lab projects shed new light on cancer drug
Emerging research from the lab of Prof. Vickie DeRose could support increased efficacy and safety of one of the most widely used drugs used to fight cancer. In two recently published papers, separate projects using different approaches and led by two of DeRose’s doctoral students, have made new predictions for where the platinum-carrying drug cisplatin binds in cells. More…