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Taylor Lab research team unlocks strategies driving neuron connections

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,

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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.

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Collaboration between Pluth and Darren Johnson labs to build new H2S sending materials and devices

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

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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

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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

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Prof. McMorran’s microscopy research highlighted in Wired

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/

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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

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Chemical catalysis expert to join Energy and Sustainable Materials Cluster

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

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Molecular materials scientist to join Energy and Sustainable Materials Cluster

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

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DeRose & Haley lab projects shed new light on cancer drug

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

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