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.
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Preparing for a potential government shutdown
January 19, 2018
OHSU leaders are closely tracking current federal budget deliberations in Washington, D.C.
Zika virus damages placenta, which may explain malformed babies
January 17, 2018
New research suggests the Zika virus damages a mother's placenta, resulting in decreased oxygen transported to the baby, which can impair fetal development.
Fresh approach to TB vaccine offers better protection
January 17, 2018
A unique platform that resulted in a promising HIV vaccine has also led to a new, highly effective vaccine against tuberculosis that is moving toward testing in humans.
Stigma continues to hamper response to opioid epidemic
January 10, 2018
Efforts to reverse the nation’s opioid epidemic remain beset by the stigma associated with drug use, a group of OHSU researchers write in a year-end review.
Pass the potassium to lower blood pressure
January 09, 2018
A collaborative project will study how potassium-rich diets may help decrease blood pressure.
Activity monitors only effective when users set goals
January 08, 2018
Activity monitors alone may not motivate users to be more active, but trackers can have an impact when users set specific goals.
Unlocking the brain’s amygdala
January 04, 2018
A $5 million grant will enable neuroscientists at the OHSU Vollum Institute to map circuits in the amygdala, the deep brain structure that contains circuitry critical for emotion.
OHSU accomplishments: The year in review
December 28, 2017
A sampling of OHSU's accomplishments in 2017.
Primary care clinics need better resources to treat addiction
December 05, 2017
OHSU internist says treatment of substance use disorder often falls to primary care physicians, who lack resources and support.
Reflections following World AIDS Day 2017: Research brings hope
December 04, 2017
Research groups have made progress in developing vaccines with a strong antibody response to HIV.