Tara Matren (IMAGE) University of Utah Caption Tara Mastren, center, is leading research into developing targeted alpha-particle therapies for patients with Alzheimer’s. The University of Utah professor of civil & environmental engineering is pictured here in her lab with graduate students Connor Holiski, left, and Aidan Bender. Credit Dan Hixson, University of Utah Usage Restrictions Editorial use only License Original content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.