OSU research spotlight: NIH awards $7 million to engineered-protein lab
Summary
Provost Roy Haggerty introduced Dr. Ryan Mehl, whose GCE4All Research Center received a $7 million NIH award to extend the lab's work translating engineered-protein technology for medical use; trustees heard the lab expanded in 2022 and will continue for five more years under the grant.
Provost Roy Haggerty introduced Dr. Ryan Mehl, professor in the Department of Biochemistry and Biophysics and director of the GCE4All Research Center, as the committee’s research spotlight. The minutes state the lab expanded in 2022 with NIH support and that “The NIH recently provided $7 million to fund the lab for five more years.”
Trustees discussed the lab’s role in positioning Oregon State University as a leader in next-generation protein science and biotechnology. The briefing framed the award as part of a broader effort to translate laboratory advances into medical-industry applications and regional economic partnerships.
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