Immunologist’s lab demonstrates the power of B cells to gather, defend organs against cancer Joshua Moreau, Ph.D., investigates vaccine methods to mobilize the cells to fight off disease, fend off future threats.
OHSU physician-scientist leads innovative research on GI toxicities from cancer treatment May 07, 2026
OHSU installs state-of-the-art scanner By Erik Robinson June 24, 2021 PET/MRI scanner will be used for clinical care and research.
Culture, quality improvement key to preventing health care burnout By Tracy Brawley 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 By Franny White 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 By Tracy Brawley 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 By Franny White 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 By Joe Rojas-Burke June 03, 2021 Injected agent targets radiation to prostate cancer cells, sparing most normal tissues.
Hitting the ‘sweet spot’ By Erik Robinson 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 By Erik Robinson 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 By Tracy Brawley 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 By Casey Williamson May 21, 2021 New AI-based ultrasound applications developed for point of care diagnosis, triage during mass casualty events, including COVID-19.