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.
Research team discovers drug compound that stops cancer cells from spreading By Amanda Gibbs June 22, 2018 Via a mouse model, OHSU physician-scientists lead effort to hone a drug that inhibits cancer cells from spreading to other areas in the body.
New cancer treatment effectively targets tumors, limits hearing loss in children By Tracy Brawley June 21, 2018 Results of a clinical trial show that sodium thiosulphate reduces ototoxicity by 50 percent .
Traumatic brain injury is ‘incredibly isolating’ By Erik Robinson June 20, 2018 Researchers in the OHSU Balance Disorders Laboratory develop new insights about detecting, treating problems after concussions.
Preeminent cancer biologist Brian Druker, M.D., receives international science award By Amanda Gibbs June 19, 2018 Druker is recognized for his groundbreaking research in treating patients with leukemia.
New immunotherapy could stop progression of Parkinson’s disease By Erik Robinson June 18, 2018 OHSU included in an expanded clinical trial assessing the effectiveness of immunotherapy to treat or slow Parkinson's disease.
National Primate Research Centers launch educational resources about research with animals May 31, 2018 NPRC.org and @nprcnews feature NPRC-based biomedical and behavioral research to improve human and animal health.
Scientists expand genetic screening to include rare medical disorders By Tracy Brawley May 28, 2018 Whole-genome sequencing enables couples to make informed reproductive choices.
You are what your mother eats By Tracy Brawley May 23, 2018 OHSU researchers define the molecular basis to explain link between a pregnant mother’s nutrition and infant growth.
Women helping women: 2018 Circle of Giving award supports Alzheimer’s research By Tracy Brawley May 22, 2018 OHSU scientists aim to lessen the impacts of Alzheimer’s disease in women.
Vitamin C improves lung health of children born to moms who smoke By Tracy Brawley May 21, 2018 Results of clinical trial presented at 2018 ATS International Conference.