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
Discovery could lead to new treatments for Parkinson’s, other brain diseases By Erik Robinson July 29, 2019 Study reveals the crucial role of alpha-synuclein protein in DNA repair.
HIV vaccine nears clinical trial following new findings By Franny White July 17, 2019 Weakened form of vaccine still eliminates HIV-like virus in monkeys.
Puzzling brain disease could now be better diagnosed, treated By Erik Robinson July 10, 2019 Scientists at the OHSU Vollum Institute develop animal model for disease chronicled in a novel and film.
Discovery could lead to new therapies for nervous system disorders By Erik Robinson July 05, 2019 OHSU research reveals prolific ability of Schwann cells to generate myelin.
Study reveals a short bout of exercise enhances brain function By Erik Robinson July 02, 2019 OHSU research discovers a gene in mice that’s activated by brief periods of exercise.
LGBTQ awareness lacking among American neurologists, new survey finds By Erik Robinson June 14, 2019 Results highlight need for better education to improve health care for sexual and gender minorities.
OHSU, UO join forces to combat cancer with data science By Amanda Gibbs June 13, 2019 The collaboration will develop large data analyzation approaches to quickly identify cell abnormalities that lead to cancer and other diseases.
Study reveals amygdala’s role in complex decision-making June 10, 2019 Findings may lead to better diagnosis and treatment of mental health disorders.
Female philanthropists help fund the future of women’s health By Tracy Brawley June 06, 2019 2019 Circle of Giving awards help OHSU researchers targeting breast cancer, methamphetamine addiction.
Germline gene therapy pioneer, teenage son make case for safe treatment By Erik Robinson June 03, 2019 OHSU’s Shoukhrat Mitalipov and his son publish a perspective in Nature Medicine.