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.
Research
More Research Stories
- Latest Stories
Culture, quality improvement key to preventing health care burnout
June 21, 2021
OHSU study says teamwork, communication and mindfulness in primary care settings is associated with lower rates of clinician and staff burnout.
New gene therapy uses Tylenol to combat genetic diseases
June 10, 2021
Novel approach corrects disease-causing mutations by making treated livers cells immune to acetaminophen.
Myocarditis and COVID-19 vaccine: Patient case studies demonstrate easily treated symptoms
June 07, 2021
Review of seven cases of heart muscle inflammation following mRNA vaccine suggests, based on current data, COVID-19 vaccine benefits overwhelmingly outweigh the low risk of developing myocarditis.
Monoclonal antibody prevents HIV infection in monkeys, study finds
June 07, 2021
Leronlimab to be studied as potential HIV PrEP drug in an early human clinical trial.
Targeted ‘radioligand’ improves survival in advanced prostate cancer
June 03, 2021
Injected agent targets radiation to prostate cancer cells, sparing most normal tissues.
Hitting the ‘sweet spot’
June 03, 2021
OHSU among first to deploy latest technology in deep brain stimulation.
People of color twice as likely to die after traumatic brain injury, new study finds
June 02, 2021
OHSU co-authors say findings are a call to address structural racism throughout society.
Behavioral counseling can help pregnant patients limit excess weight gain, improve health outcomes
May 25, 2021
OHSU-led evidence review informs new U.S. Preventive Services Task Force recommendation to help manage, maintain healthy weight throughout pregnancy.
OHSU to support development of AI-based applications for mass casualty events
May 21, 2021
New AI-based ultrasound applications developed for point of care diagnosis, triage during mass casualty events, including COVID-19.
Study raises new alarm over long-term exposure to second-hand smoke
May 19, 2021
OHSU-led study measures chronic exposure in mice over 10 months.