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.
Opera star Renée Fleming, OHSU neuroscientists link music to brain health By Erik Robinson September 25, 2018 OHSU Brain Institute partners with Oregon Symphony to host "Music and the Mind" event.
OHSU discovers molecular channel that regulates blood pressure By Erik Robinson September 25, 2018 The breakthrough could lead to ‘new and better blood pressure medications.’
Scientific institutions continue to lag behind the #TimesUp movement By Erik Robinson September 12, 2018 OHSU expert co-authors viewpoint: ‘Time’s up for medicine? Only time will tell.’
Tumor cells fuse with immune cells and become more aggressive By Joe Rojas-Burke September 12, 2018 The hybrid cells, readily detected in cancer patients’ blood, gain new powers to mobilize and form new tumors.
Knight Cancer Research Building opens new era in cancer research By Amanda Gibbs September 07, 2018 State-of-the-art cancer research facility will support a collaborative atmosphere, bring multidisciplinary scientists together under one roof.
NIH taps OHSU to help improve reproductive health By Tracy Brawley September 06, 2018 Oregon National Primate Research Center earns more than $7 million to study impacts of diet, metabolism, elevated hormone levels in polycystic ovary syndrome.
Excessive airway nerves tied to more severe asthma symptoms, study finds By Erik Robinson September 05, 2018 A new study shows that patients with asthma have denser airway nerves, leading to more severe symptoms.
Study suggests potential of new therapy for progressive multiple sclerosis By Erik Robinson September 05, 2018 NIH-funded trial offers hope for disease with limited treatment options.
Antioxidant reduces risk for second heart attack, stroke By Franny White September 04, 2018 Cells and platelets stick inside arteries, increasing risk after the initial heart attack.
Bridging the gap between research and health care delivery By Tracy Brawley August 30, 2018 Researchers recommend collective, real-time sharing of scientific and clinical research findings to ensure best patient health care outcomes.