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.
Understanding pollution from the gene’s perspective By Franny White May 14, 2021 Caren Weinhouse, Ph.D., M.P.H., explores how environmental pollutants prompt epigenetic changes.
Study reveals structure of key brain receptors involved in memory and learning By Erik Robinson May 12, 2021 Research published in Nature could transform structural biology, lead to new treatments for epilepsy.
Gene editing clinical trial participant dreams of a future with sight By Franny White May 10, 2021 Oregon woman with impaired vision hopes medical advances will mean children with CEP290 gene mutations won’t need to experience blindness.
Sexual, gender minority health researcher has a keen eye on quantitative data By Casey Williamson May 07, 2021 Interviews provide important interpretive data, including the “why” behind what’s happening.
Treating addiction as a brain disease By Tracy Brawley May 05, 2021 Research Week 2021: OHSU researcher combines science, personal experience to better understand neurological impacts of substance abuse.
Imaging tumors, improving outcomes By Erik Robinson May 04, 2021 Research Week 2021: Neuroradiologist Ramon Barajas focuses on improving techniques to measure brain tumors .
Vaccination protects previously infected people from coronavirus variants By Erik Robinson April 30, 2021 New laboratory research at OHSU is compelling reason to get vaccinated against COVID-19.
Scientists announce ambitious plan to unveil the genomes of thousands of animals By Erik Robinson April 28, 2021 OHSU researchers among international team of scientific collaborators.
One in five pharmacies blocks access to key medication to treat addiction By Erik Robinson April 26, 2021 New findings from the largest, most comprehensive study to date suggest opportunity to reduce stigma, roll back the national opioid epidemic.
Study explains ‘cocktail party effect’ in hearing impairment By Erik Robinson April 21, 2021 New research from OHSU, VA Portland suggests new therapies for people with hearing loss.