Whitworth Physics Professor Developing Advanced Model to Unlock the Power of Electric Fields in Tissue Regeneration

Whitworth University has received a nearly $70,000 grant from the M.J. Murdock Charitable Trust for an innovative research project led by Assistant Professor of Engineering & Physics Jonathan Dawson, Ph.D. The project aims to advance the understanding of how electric fields influence the migration and proliferation of biological cells, knowledge that will accelerate the development of more robust and safer therapies in regenerative medicine.

Renowned Geneticist and Former NIH Director Francis Collins to Headline Whitworth’s Fall President’s Leadership Forum on Oct. 2

Whitworth University is honored to welcome distinguished scientist and former director of the National Institutes of Health Francis Collins, M.D., Ph.D., as the featured speaker for the fall President’s Leadership Forum. His address titled, “The Road to Wisdom: On Truth, Science, Faith and Trust,” the same title as his latest book, will take place at 7 p.m. on Oct. 2 at the Martin Woldson Theater at The Fox, followed by a question-and-answer session with Whitworth President Scott McQuilkin.

Whitworth University Professor’s Research Could Offer New Hope for Those with Celiac Disease and Gluten Intolerance

An innovative research project led by Whitworth University Professor of Chemistry Deanna Ojennus, Ph.D., may provide new insights into gluten-related disorders such as celiac disease and non-celiac gluten sensitivity (NCGS). The project is supported by a nearly $70,000 grant from the M.J. Murdock Charitable Trust.