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’s Dr. Brian Druker receives prestigious Sjöberg Prize By Amanda Gibbs February 04, 2019 Awarded by the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences, the Sjöberg Prize recognizes scientists who have made major discoveries in cancer research.
New vaccine offers fresh take on malaria fight By Franny White January 23, 2019 Cytomegalovirus-based vaccines also being tested for HIV and TB.
Knight School: OHSU launches new series of community-facing science talks January 10, 2019 MEDIA ALERT: OHSU Knight Cancer Institute researchers present science talks designed to educate, entertain and inspire.
OHSU, AFSCME reach agreement to unionize Ph.D. students December 28, 2018 OHSU and the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees have reached an agreement certifying AFSCME as the bargaining representative for Ph.D. students on stipends in OHSU’s nursing, medical and public health.
OHSU 2018 accomplishments: The year in review By Tamara Hargens-Bradley December 26, 2018 A year of providing leading-edge research, education and patient care, contributing to the health and well-being of Oregonians and beyond.
Internationally accomplished biomedical scientist, scholar to lead OHSU’s $462 million research enterprise By Tamara Hargens-Bradley December 07, 2018 New chief research officer aims to move Oregon’s only academic health center into the upper echelon of NIH-funded research universities.
New data show sustained responses for patients with non-Hodgkin lymphoma, a form of blood cancer By Amanda Gibbs December 03, 2018 OHSU physician-researcher presents updated gene transfer therapy data at conference, publishes study results in The New England Journal of Medicine.
Making cancer clinical trials SMMART By Joe Rojas-Burke November 16, 2018 OHSU is giving cancer researchers new ability to test drug combinations aimed at overwhelming a tumors’ ability to adapt.
Affordable health care means better access to diabetes prevention, management By Jaime Cartales November 13, 2018 OHSU study compares rates of health care utilization at Community Health Centers in states with and without Medicaid expansion programs.
New online training helps veterans reintegrate into workforce By Franny White November 12, 2018 OHSU program teaches supervisors specific behaviors to support and retain returning veterans.