In the complex world of neurology, where the mysteries of the central nervous system are unraveled, ARCS scholar Nathan Anderson's MS research at the University of Oregon stands out as a unique blend of scientific inquiry and personal mission. Nathan's work focuses on a protein called Vnd, a key player... Read more
Our brains are made up of billions of tiny cells called neurons, which communicate using electrical impulses. When neurons connect, they do so at a specialized point called a synapse. Synapses are essential for processing everything we experience—sensation, perception, and thought.
The most well-known type of synapse is the chemical... Read more
My name is Rachel Bedford, and I am currently a postdoctoral researcher at the University of Oregon, where I completed my PhD in 2023. My research focuses on the genetic mechanisms behind motor neuron survival, with implications for diseases such as ALS and SMA. In... Read more
Dear Members and Friends of ARCS Foundation Oregon:
We are writing this on the heels of our most successful fundraising event ever. Impact, Ignite!, held on Tuesday, October 29 at the Portland Art Museum, was one for the books. And not only because Ira Flatow (host of Public Radio International’s... Read more
ARCS Oregon scholar Sofia Vignolo started her day on October 29 doing experiments in her lab at OHSU. By dinnertime she was on stage, speaking to a room of over 360 people about the importance of science research and support for budding STEM scientists like herself.
The ARCS National University Relations Committee (URC) proudly announces the approval of the joint OSU-UO Bioengineering PhD program on October 1, 2024. The ARCS Foundation Oregon board submitted this program for approval to the National URC in September.
The program offers a dual-shield diploma, granting graduates a diploma from both... Read more
This October, the annual ARCS field trip at the University of Oregon offered an engaging experience for all who attended. The day began with a self-guided tour of Hayward Hall, a 4,000-square-foot interactive museum located on the stadium’s east side, beneath the lower seating bowl. Inside Hayward Hall, visitors enjoyed... Read more
It has been a very busy few months at ARCS Foundation Oregon. We have hired a new operations manager, Sarah-Kate Nomura, who has quickly fit into our culture and has valiantly tackled a variety of complex projects. We have also hired an interim executive director, Carol Hickman, who has completed... Read more
ARCS Oregon alum, Alex Bartlett, received the OHSU Innovation Award for Early Career Innovator on March 14, 2024. Alex is a third-year postdoctoral research fellow in Dr. Robert Eil’s lab, funded by the Cancer Research Institute Irvington Postdoctoral Fellowship.
Dr. Eil, a surgeon-scientist, specializing in treating patients with cancers of... Read more
When asked how she first learned about ARCS Foundation Oregon, new member Danielle Robinson laughs, "How could I not hear about ARCS Oregon?! The chapter is almost legendary among those who attended the AMC (All Member Conference) in Portland a few years ago. In all seriousness, I have been a... Read more
