NIH awards OHSU scientists, collaborators $8.4 million to develop a cure for HIV Only a handful of people in history have been cured of the virus; three have agreed to kick off landmark research project led by OHSU.
OHSU investigators awarded $3 million for innovative, promising research By Casey Williamson January 24, 2022 New funds for leading-edge research on malaria vaccines, emerging viral diseases, gun violence prevention, gene regulatory control.
Human brain mapping with groundbreaking resolution By Casey Williamson January 21, 2022 New sensor grids could transform precision of neurosurgery, expand understanding of the brain.
Review reports improved transparency in antidepressant drug trials By Erik Robinson January 19, 2022 Negative study findings, ‘once a dirty little secret,’ are now being acknowledged more often.
Study shows hemp compounds prevent coronavirus from entering human cells By Erik Robinson January 13, 2022 Laboratory research is a collaboration of researchers at OHSU, Oregon State University.
Cannabis resource for health care providers, researchers launches Jan. 10 By Jennifer Smith January 10, 2022 Web-based platform includes updated information about health effects of cannabis, searchable compilation of latest research.
COVID-19 vaccine may temporarily alter menstrual cycle length, should not be cause for concern By Tracy Brawley January 06, 2022 Research shows an average change of less than one day in overall cycle duration following vaccination, no changes to period length.
Pathway to better eye health runs through the gut By Rachel Shafer December 21, 2021 Ocular inflammation research by Phoebe Lin, M.D., Ph.D., targets gastrointestinal microbes.
Breakthrough infections generate ‘super immunity’ to COVID-19, study suggests By Erik Robinson December 16, 2021 COVID-19 vaccination provides a foundation of protection that’s enhanced by breakthrough infection; ‘the key is to get vaccinated.'
OHSU receives more than $3 million to study effects of Project Nurture rural expansion By Tracy Brawley December 16, 2021 Five-year analysis will observe impacts of novel substance abuse treatment program for pregnant individuals, help identify opportunities for future growth, implementation.
Massive cost, meager benefit By Erik Robinson December 13, 2021 Evidence review reveals little, if any, clinical benefit to drug that costs Medicare hundreds of millions of dollars annually